We were supposed to see the rollout of GM’s new luxury EV on April 2, but COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in that plan. Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV debut delayed due to coronavirus – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images Italy will be placed on lockdown amid the ongoing spread of coronavirus, the country’s prime minister said. That’s a massive expansion of yesterday’s lockdown order for Lombardy, a large region in northern Italy that includes Venice and Milan. People shouldn’t travel unless necessary for work or family emergencies, Italian
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Facebook is testing a feature to allow accounts to cross-post Stories from Facebook to Instagram — Facebook’s latest colonization of Instagram has begun. Facebook is testing the option to cross-post Stories to Instagram, instead of just vice-versa. Hopefully, that means the two apps … Facebook is testing a feature to allow
Read MoreThis is near the all-time low price for the budget Xbox and a trio of games. Xbox alert: Move fast to get an Xbox One S 1TB All-Digital Edition for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe COVID-19 outbreak sees Italy lock down 60 million residents. In the US, President Donald Trump announces economic measures. Coronavirus updates: Italy in major lockdown, Trump announces tax cuts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReddit user [thetelltalehart] has been making brake press tooling with 3D printed PLA, and recently shared an interesting picture of a hybrid brake press punch, shown here on the right, in blue. Printed in PLA, with 80% infill and 12 walls, the tool (right) failed at 5 tons. In a press, material such as sheet
Read MoreAaron Gregg / Washington Post: Judge’s legal opinion unsealed Friday sided with Amazon in lawsuit over Trump’s intervention in the JEDI contract process, saying Amazon’s key argument is sound — A legal opinion unsealed Friday indicates what the ruling may be in a high-stakes lawsuit over the Pentagon’s JEDI cloud Judge's legal opinion unsealed Friday
Read MoreThis refurbished Ring can save you 57% off the cost of buying a new smart doorbell. Stop porch pirates by installing this Ring Video Doorbell 2 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCraig Silverman / BuzzFeed News: Investigation: popular analytics platform Sensor Tower has used VPN and ad-blocking apps on iOS and Android with 35M+ downloads to quietly collect data on users — Sensor Tower, a popular analytics platform for tech developers and investors, has been secretly collecting data from millions … Investigation: popular analytics platform Sensor
Read MoreThe Flipped Learning Global Initiative has launched a free online course to help instructors and institutions that need to make a quick move to remote learning. Crash Course Offers Roadmap for Quick Transition to Online Learning Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreExperts weigh in on the most pressing issues in the field. The Technology 202 Network: A survey of top tech leaders in government and industry Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreNeilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aimé stepped down as Nintendo of America president in February 2019, set on retiring and relaxing after more than a decade in the role. That relaxation period has come to an end, however, with Fils-Aimé set to join GameStop’s board of directors at a time when the
Read MoreA batch of 60 Starlink satellites just before being deployed into orbit | Image: SpaceX SpaceX executives aren’t focused on spinning off SpaceX’s internet-from-space project into its own company right now, CEO Elon Musk said today. Instead, SpaceX is focused solely on getting the initiative up and running. “We’re thinking about that zero,” Musk said
Read MorePhoto: DoNotPay DoNotPay, the company responsible for creating an AI-powered app that provides legal advice, has released a new product that allows you to privately share your login info for Disney Plus, Netflix, and other subscription services with friends and loved ones. DoNotPay’s subscription sharing product is a Google Chrome extension. Once you install it,
Read MoreGoogle today launched TensorFlow Quantum (TFQ), an open-source library for prototyping quantum machine learning models. Quantum computers aren’t quite mainstream yet, but when they arrive they’ll need algorithms. TFQ fills that Gap by making it possible for developers to create hybrid AI algorithms that use both classical computing techniques and quantum computer circuit simulations. According
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon told employees in New York and New Jersey that they should work from home for the month of March if they can, CNBC reports. The internet giant’s Audible audiobook division is located in Newark, New Jersey, and it has thousands of employees in New York City. “We
Read MoreThe SXSW EDU conference has been called off, owing to fears over the coronavirus. SXSW EDU is an annual education-focused event held in Austin, TX, the week before the main SXSW festival, which has also been canceled. SXSW EDU Canceled Due to Coronavirus Fears Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreJessica Bursztynsky / CNBC: Facebook names Estee Lauder’s CFO, Tracey Travis, and longtime director at McKinsey & Company, Nancy Killefer, to its board; female presence on board is now 40% — – Nancy Killefer and Tracey Travis are joining the company’s board of directors. — Killefer was a longtime director … Facebook names Estee Lauder's
Read MoreThis could help explain why they get tangled in plastic so often, researchers say. Sea turtles may be drawn to deadly plastic because it smells like food – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Bronco is expected to debut this month. 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport photos leak online – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social network allegedly violated the privacy of more than 311,100 Australian users. Facebook sued by Australian privacy watchdog over Cambridge Analytica scandal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen there’s a threat, it’s tempting for each of us to think only of ourselves. But if a COVID-19 outbreak reaches your city, it’s possible that many of your neighbors and relatives will have a worse time of it than you will. Here’s how to prepare to keep everyone safe, not just yourself. Read more…
Read MoreWhite House social media boss Dan Scavino shared a misleading clip of the Democratic presidential candidate. Twitter labeled it “manipulated media.” Twitter, Facebook flag edited Biden video shared by Trump – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow can you push students to become more creative? It’s not necessarily something that can be taught explicitly; however, it can become an implicit element in the activities you have students do. That was the topic for two University of Missouri researchers who concluded that mobile technology can enhance student learning and creativity if it’s
Read MoreIndustry analysts expect demand for air travel to hit its lowest point since the 2008 financial crisis. This year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), carriers could lose upwards of $113 billion in revenue if coronavirus continues to spread. With demand down, some carriers have had to take the losses on the nose,
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