Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Searching Google for “coronavirus” will now send users to a curated search results page with resources from the World Health Organization, safety tips, and news updates, Google and the WHO announced today. This effort, which is just one of Google’s SOS Alerts, is now live. Google also announced
Read MoreArvind Krishna, who has led the company’s cloud computing business, was named the new chief executive. Ginni Rometty to Step Down as C.E.O. of IBM Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe UN was targeted in an apparent spy operation last year, but top officials kept quiet, according to the AP. United Nations reportedly suffered a hack, which it tried to keep secret – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ll get the unannounced Samsung phone by March 6. Samsung is already taking sign-ups to preorder its next Galaxy phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA couple of (expensive) movie ad spots have already arrived online. You can also expect trailers from Black Widow, Fast and Furious 9, and more. Super Bowl 2020 movie and TV trailers: Sonic the Hedgehog, Hunters and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLocals are concerned about the role Facebook will play in next week’s contest and the general election. In Iowa, people worry about one social network as caucuses loom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter’s tool for reporting instances of voter suppression is now available for US users, just days ahead of the 2020 Iowa caucuses (via Politico). In its “report this tweet” drop-down menu, US Twitter users now will be able to choose “it’s misleading about a political election” or “it
Read MoreAfter almost 17 years of staring into space, NASA has said good night to Spitzer. NASA just shut down the pioneering space telescope Spitzer – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Sideshow Collectibles The picture at the top of this post isn’t a screenshot of The Child (aka, Baby Yoda) from Disney+’s The Mandalorian; rather, it’s an incredibly detailed, 1:1 life-sized replica of the iconic character from Sideshow Collectibles, and it could be yours… for the low, low price of $350. Preorders for the figure
Read MoreThe internet giant posted increases in revenue and profit after shoppers flocked to it during the holiday season. Amazon Powers Ahead With Robust Profit Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon released its fourth quarter earnings for 2019 today, and the company is touting big Prime subscriber numbers as one of the main contributors to a very successful holiday season. The company says it now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, and that more people joined Prime during
Read MoreAmerican Airlines had already canceled some flights to China due to the coronavirus outbreak — which was officially designated a global health emergency by the WHO earlier today, having sickened thousands around the world — but the airline’s independent union, Allied Pilots Association, is now suing for a temporary restraining order on all American Airlines
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge OnePlus’ smartphones are infamous for lacking support for Qi wireless charging —but the company has been spotted joining the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the standards group that handles the Qi wireless charging used by virtually every single smartphone, as reported by MobileScout. The lack of wireless charging has
Read MoreAmy Resnik touches the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial after a wreath laying ceremony as part of NASA’s Day of Remembrance, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Arlington National Cemetery. NASA Day of Remembrance Source: NASA
Read MoreGoogle’s newest service, Tangi, is a short-form video platform that can help you learn and share new creative skills. It’s currently available as a website and an iOS app—no, it’s not ready for Android yet, which is strange given that it’s Google’s service, but there you go. Read more… Google's New 'Tangi' Service Can Help
Read MoreA ProPublica project called Credibly Accused provides a searchable database of Catholic priests who, like the name suggests, have been identified as alleged abusers. Not every church or diocese has released lists of names, but many have, and there are over 6,000 names in the database. Read more… There's Now a Nationwide Database of Priests
Read MoreThirty-two percent of people are holding off on making “major financial decisions” until after the presidential election, according to a new survey from FinanceBuzz. In addition, 72% of respondents said they believe whoever gets elected will have “a direct impact on their personal finances.” Read more… Don't Wait Until After The Election to Make Financial
Read MoreFebruary may be a shorter month, but it’s not short on new HBO content. On February 1st, the 1967 and 2006 versions of Casino Royale will arrive on the network, and then on February 7, the fourth season of High Maintenance premieres. Shaft, Punch-Drunk Love, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Last Tango in Paris are
Read MoreThe World Health Organization met today and declared the coronavirus from Wuhan (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC. Read more… Coronavirus Is Now a Public Health Emergency—What Does That Mean? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSick of ICE? Audi is too — ICE, as in the “internal combustion engine,” which Audi wants customers to “Let It Go” in proper Frozen fashion in its new Super Bowl advertisement promoting its E-Tron Sportback electric car, starring Maisie Williams. The commercial sees Williams — best known for her role as Arya Stark on
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Snap announced today that it’s launching Bitmoji TV, which will be a weekly “show” within Snapchat that stars you and your friends’ Bitmoji avatars. The show will launch this Saturday, February 1st, and it will have a 10-episode season, with new episodes debuting weekly, reports Variety. In
Read MoreDeaths have reached 170 while confirmed cases have hit 8,000, the WHO says. Coronavirus declared public health emergency of international concern by World Health Organization – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNot eating meat could actually help your fitness goals. These pro athletes are vegan — why they switched and how you can benefit too – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe viral outbreak could affect the Switch’s strong sales. Nintendo reportedly says coronavirus is impacting Switch production – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJapan has issued arrest warrants for not only Ghosn, but three Americans suspected of helping the former Nissan executive. Carlos Ghosn's escape: 3 suspected accomplices named in Japanese warrants – Roadshow Source: CNet
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