Apple releases new software to unlock iPhone without face ID, while wearing coronavirus mask
Apple releases new software to unlock iPhone without face ID, while wearing coronavirus mask
Apple released a new version of software for iPhones that will enable users to unlock their phones without Face ID and while wearing a mask.
Apple’s First-Quarter Sales Are Up Despite Coronavirus Slowdown
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology
Dad builds 500-in-1 classic video game arcade for son during coronavirus lockdown
Dad builds 500-in-1 classic video game arcade for son during coronavirus lockdown
One father, however, has gone above and beyond, creating a retro video game arcade for his three-year-old-son.
How A.I. Steered Doctors Toward a Possible Coronavirus Treatment
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology
How A.I. Steered Doctors Toward a Possible Coronavirus Treatment
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology
The F.B.I.’s Director, a Critic of Strong Encryption, Once Defended It
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT Technology
Apple and Google-backed COVID-19 contact tracing apps are coming: Q&A
Apple and Google-backed COVID-19 contact tracing apps are coming: Q&A
Apple and Google are working together to support coronavirus contact tracing apps. What are the apps and what will they mean to you?
Which browser is best? Comparing Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Tor
Which browser is best? Comparing Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Tor
Your browser can go a long way in keeping you safe. It’s also vital to stay informed on the latest hacks and scams so you know what to avoid. Tap or click to see fake delivery notices from FedEx, UPS and DLH that are spreading right now.
Lyft lays off 17% of workforce, furloughs hundreds more
Lyft lays off 17% of workforce, furloughs hundreds more
U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of Recession
U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of Recession
With questionable copyright claim, Jay-Z orders deepfake parodies off YouTube
With questionable copyright claim, Jay-Z orders deepfake parodies off YouTube
Uber discusses plan to lay off about 20% of employees
Uber discusses plan to lay off about 20% of employees
Google extends work-from-home until June, proposes 'staggered' return to offices
Google extends work-from-home until June, proposes 'staggered' return to offices
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the tech giant's offices worldwide would stay closed until at least June 1, according to multiple reports.
Air Force says nuclear weapons and stealth bombers remain ready for war, despite COVID-19
Air Force says nuclear weapons and stealth bombers remain ready for war, despite COVID-19
U.S. B-2 stealth bombers and nuclear-armed ICBMs are ready to attack and defend in minutes, should America be suddenly catapulted into a massive, great-power war -- despite the perils, distractions and challenges of COVID-19, senior Air Force officials said.
How technology is helping Americans maintain their mental health during the pandemic
How technology is helping Americans maintain their mental health during the pandemic
Technology gives us the power to connect with each other during lockdowns and isolation.
British Museum makes 1.9M images available for free
British Museum makes 1.9M images available for free
What is UV disinfection and how does it work?
What is UV disinfection and how does it work?
Xenex Disinfection Services CEO Morris Miller on using UV light to destroy coronavirus on N95 masks.
Create Your Own Digital Comics Whether You Can Draw or Not
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology
Amazon to end unlimited unpaid time off policy for warehouse workers
Amazon to end unlimited unpaid time off policy for warehouse workers
Amazon is rolling back its "unlimited time off" policy starting Friday, and employees who don't return to work due to the fear of contracting coronavirus will have to apply for a leave of absence.
Dave Rubin on Big Tech censorship: We are entering a dystopian, authoritarian future
Dave Rubin on Big Tech censorship: We are entering a dystopian, authoritarian future
With Americans trapped at home, Big Tech has got us more than ever, says Dave Rubin, author of 'Don't Burn This Book.
NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message
NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message
A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.
Alphabet’s Profit Is Up, but Company Warns of Difficulties
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology
YouTube expands fact-check panels to US amid widespread coronavirus misinformation
YouTube expands fact-check panels to US amid widespread coronavirus misinformation
Amid the onslaught of coronavirus misinformation, YouTube announced on Tuesday an expansion of its fact-check panels to the United States.
“Amazon is holding over 4.2M dollars, suffocating our business”
“Amazon is holding over 4.2M dollars, suffocating our business”
Army war on COVID-19 saves soldiers’ lives with remdesivir anti-viral drug
Army war on COVID-19 saves soldiers’ lives with remdesivir anti-viral drug
It is a mysterious, unseen, not-fully understood, yet highly contagious threat -- that is killing Americans. There is no human enemy … no state, group, or known attacker, yet 1 million people in the U.S. have been infected, with millions more at risk.
GOP Sen. Hawley says Amazon should be investigated for antitrust violation
GOP Sen. Hawley says Amazon should be investigated for antitrust violation
Following a media report that Amazon used data from its own sellers to sell competing products, Sen. Josh Hawley, R.-Mo. has written the Dept. of Justice, asking the agency to "open a criminal antitrust investigation" on the tech giant.
10 useful Zoom tips and tricks you’re not using yet
10 useful Zoom tips and tricks you’re not using yet
Zoom is more popular than ever before — going from about 10 million daily users in December to 300 million in April. Is it the best choice? That’s up for debate. Tap or click here to see the 4 security features you need to enable if you’re using Zoom.
New York Attorney General Scrutinizes Amazon for Firing Warehouse Worker
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology
Disney claims anyone using a Twitter hashtag is agreeing to their terms of use
Disney claims anyone using a Twitter hashtag is agreeing to their terms of use
Japan to subsidize 100% of salaries at small companies
Japan to subsidize 100% of salaries at small companies
More than 2 million Australians download coronavirus tracing app
More than 2 million Australians download coronavirus tracing app
A coronavirus contact tracing app has been downloaded in Australia more than two million times, according to reports Monday.
Bill Gates says foundation will only focus on COVID-19: Crisis will cost 'tens of trillions of dollars'
Bill Gates says foundation will only focus on COVID-19: Crisis will cost 'tens of trillions of dollars'
After Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates laid out a plan on how to reopen the U.S. economy, he said his philanthropic foundation will focus all of its efforts on the coronavirus pandemic, citing concerns the virus will cost the global economy “tens of trillions of dollars.”
Ask HN: What scientific phenomenon do you wish someone would explain better?
Ask HN: What scientific phenomenon do you wish someone would explain better?
Start-Ups Pursue ‘Free Money’ With Relief Funds, Prompting Backlash
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology
Europe’s Privacy Law Hasn’t Shown Its Teeth, Frustrating Advocates
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology
Agile's early evangelists wouldn't mind watching Agile die
Agile's early evangelists wouldn't mind watching Agile die
Coronavirus 'fraud domain' seized after suspect tried selling it for Bitcoin, feds say
Coronavirus 'fraud domain' seized after suspect tried selling it for Bitcoin, feds say
Federal agents seized a “fraud domain” created for selling “high markup in-demand products” during the COVID-19 pandemic after the domain’s suspected owner tried selling it for Bitcoin, investigators said this past Friday.
UPS, DroneUp team up to test drone delivery of medical supplies
UPS, DroneUp team up to test drone delivery of medical supplies
Tom Walker, founder of DroneUp, former Navy Lieutenant Commander, joins ‘America’s News HQ.’
In 4 US state prisons, 3,300 inmates test positive, 96% without symptoms
In 4 US state prisons, 3,300 inmates test positive, 96% without symptoms
Home-based jobs, sanitize your phone, COVID conspiracies and more: Tech Q&A
Home-based jobs, sanitize your phone, COVID conspiracies and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products, and all things digital.
Free tools to check if your Mac or Windows computer is infected with a virus
Free tools to check if your Mac or Windows computer is infected with a virus
If you’re out of work, the worst thing you can do is Google search “make money at home.” You’ll be hit with a ton of scams. Tap or click here for a list of 40 legitimate companies hiring right now.
Remote meetings don't feel the same. Here's why
Remote meetings don't feel the same. Here's why
As countless people worldwide have taken to Zoom, FaceTime and Google Hangouts for work meetings and even family catch-ups, they've noticed that it doesn't feel quite the same as speaking in person.
Apple and Google will shut down coronavirus tracing app when pandemic ends, companies say
Apple and Google will shut down coronavirus tracing app when pandemic ends, companies say
Apple and Google say they will shut down their coronavirus contact tracing app after the pandemic is under control, as the tech giants strive to addresss ongoing privacy concerns about the effort.
US Navy could detect Iranian missiles and small boats from beyond the horizon
US Navy could detect Iranian missiles and small boats from beyond the horizon
While any kind of U.S. first attack or pre-emptive strike on Iranian small boats in the Persian Gulf area seems extremely unlikely if not completely off the table, Navy ships, drones, radar and other kinds of sensor systems are engineered to detect, see and target Iranian threats at safe distances -- to prepare and be ready in case an attack or counter-strike on Iran is needed.
As Amazon works through coronavirus cases near NYC, company extends benefits for warehouse workers
As Amazon works through coronavirus cases near NYC, company extends benefits for warehouse workers
The subject of much scrutiny over conditions at its fulfillment centers, Amazon has suffered a mass of COVID-19 infections at a New Jersey-based warehouse, according to one media report.
COVID-19 hackers targeting medical providers, FBI says
COVID-19 hackers targeting medical providers, FBI says
The FBI has warned of email phishing attempts against U.S. medical providers related to COVID-19 as part of a scheme to dupe the companies.
How employers are keeping an eye on workers' productivity even when they're at home
How employers are keeping an eye on workers' productivity even when they're at home
Kurt Knutsson on how to know if your boss is tracking your workflow.
YouTube bans coronavirus-related content that directly contradicts WHO advice
YouTube bans coronavirus-related content that directly contradicts WHO advice
Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national
Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national
Stringent visitation rules barring families from seeing their loved ones due to the coronavirus pandemic often leave patients in nearly-complete isolation.
US Navy ships authorized to 'destroy' Iranian threats if needed: How would they do it?
US Navy ships authorized to 'destroy' Iranian threats if needed: How would they do it?
Interceptor missiles, attack drones, deck-mounted guns, electronic warfare weapons and even lasers could quickly be called upon by U.S. Navy commanders to destroy Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf - should provocations, hostile actions or attacks require a lethal response.
Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national
Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national
Stringent visitation rules barring families from seeing their loved ones due to the coronavirus pandemic often leave patients in nearly-complete isolation.
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