Technology News
Silicon Valley Was First to Send Workers Home. It's Been Messy.
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2020 15:00
Silicon Valley is a week ahead of the rest of the country in conducting a real-time experiment into whether it is possible to operate a fully remote workforce in the age of the coronavirus. It's early days. And it has be...
Apple Closes All Stores Outside China to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
Gizmodo - 14 Mar 2020 21:01
Apple announced on Friday that it was closing all of its stores worldwide, except for those in China, for two weeks until March 27 to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, which has steadily ravaged communities worl...
Elon Musk thinks coronavirus isn't even one of the 'top 100 health risks' to worry about
BGR - 14 Mar 2020 04:49
Elon Musk has now doubled-down on his tweet from a few days ago that declared "the coronavirus panic is dumb," this time via a Friday memo to workers at his company SpaceX in which he declares that the virus doesn't even...
Chenault Leaves Facebook Board After Disagreements With Zuckerberg
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2020 01:29
Kenneth Chenault will be leaving Facebook Inc.'s board of directors following disagreements with Mark Zuckerberg over the company's governance and political policies, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump says Google is developing a website to facilitate coronavirus testing
Digital Trends - 14 Mar 2020 01:24
But Google says the website is in the "early stages"
Georgia: Latest updates on Coronavirus
Live Science - 14 Mar 2020 18:42
Governor Brian Kemp declared a public health state emergency for Georgia as number of COVID-19 cases reach 66
1st case of the new coronavirus traced back to November in China
Live Science - 14 Mar 2020 16:35
A 55-year-old individual from Hubei province in China may have been the first person to have contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus spreading across the globe.
Pi Day 2020 deals: Free pizza, free pie, and all the other top deals
BGR - 14 Mar 2020 16:33
Pi Day 2020 is today, and there are tons of deals available from big restaurants and retailers across the country. All the best Pi Day deals that are available out there today can be found in this roundup If you do decid...
Space Photos of the Week: Pretty Planets, Gorgeous Galaxies
Wired - 14 Mar 2020 16:00
Some cosmic catharsis for all the coronavirus-related anxiety you might be feeling at the moment.
A Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Coral Garden Could Unlock the Ocean's Secrets
Gizmodo - 14 Mar 2020 16:00
Australia's most famous coral resides on its Pacific coast. The Great Barrier Reef is amazing, to be sure, and a bellwether of how climate change is impacting reefs around the world.
The TSA Now Allows 12oz of Hand Sanitizer in Carry-On Luggage
Life Hacker - 14 Mar 2020 16:00
If you have a flight coming up and are worried about bringing your hand sanitizer on-board we have some good news for you: now you can pack larger bottles in your carry on.
Coronavirus pre-screenings: The webcam doctor will see you now
USA Today - 14 Mar 2020 15:02
Dr. Phil's Doctor on Demand, Amwell, Teladoc, MDLive, HealthTap and others let connect to a physician via webcam for an online exam.
Coronavirus stalls production on dozens of major TV shows
Slash Gear - 14 Mar 2020 15:00
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has caused production on dozens of major television shows to be temporarily suspended or, in some cases, canceled entirely. Some shows will premiere at later dates than originally anticip...
Amazon Prime Will Falter During Coronavirus Crisis, Experts Say
Motherboard - 14 Mar 2020 15:00
Amazon Prime is a logistical nightmare during the best of times. Supply chain issues, increased demand, and the potential of a warehouse outbreak are putting pressure on the system.
SpaceX to launch next 60 Starlink internet satellites Sunday. Here's how to watch live.
SPACE.com - 14 Mar 2020 14:53
The private spaceflight company SpaceX will launch 60 new Starlink satellites to join its ever-growing broadband internet megaconstellation in orbit Sunday (March 14), and you can watch it live online.
Jack Ma donates two million masks for coronavirus crisis in Europe
Reuters - 14 Mar 2020 14:17
Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has pledged to donate two million protective masks for distribution across Europe, with a first consignment arriving in Belgium late on Friday.
Netflix's coronavirus boom seems obvious. Is it a fantasy? - CNET
CNET - 14 Mar 2020 14:00
Everyone agrees streaming will surge with people shut in during the coronavirus pandemic. Not everyone agrees it's great for Netflix.
Telemedicine Is a Safety Valve for a Strained Health Care System
Wired - 14 Mar 2020 14:00
"Virtual visits" can be an effective way to decide who needs to be tested for Covid-19. But remote doctors can't diagnose or treat illness.
Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart Bike Review: For the Competitive
Wired - 14 Mar 2020 14:00
To take full advantage of this compact, high-performance indoor trainer, you'll need to be tech-savvy and have killer quads.
AI Is Coming for Your Most Mind-Numbing Office Tasks
Wired - 14 Mar 2020 13:00
Routine work, like cutting and pasting between documents, is increasingly being automated. But for now, there's little artificial intelligence involved.
The best cell phone plan deals for March 2020: Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and more
Digital Trends - 14 Mar 2020 06:57
If you're on the hunt for a new wireless service, we've rounded up the best cell phone plan deals available.
Apple closes all 11 retail stores in Spain on coronavirus concerns
Cult of Mac - 14 Mar 2020 04:28
Apple has shuttered its 11 retail stores in Spain in an abundance of caution as the coronavirus continues to spread through Europe. Cult of Mac has confirmed the closings will take effect Saturday after all the stores we...