As coronavirus pandemic surges across the world, it has left countries reeling and looking desperate to tackle the novel virus. The cases are growing each day and death toll is mounting. AFP One of the countries most devastatingly impacted by the COVID-19 is Italy. Yesterday alone, the country announced 919 new deaths due to the virus. It is …
Read More »Since The Coronavirus Lockdown Began, Delhi's Air Quality Has Been Improving And Getting Better
Amid all the tensions about the Coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown here is something to cheer you up. You have blue skies and cleaner air to breathe. Ever since the national capital went to lockdown earlier this week the air quality of Delhi which often makes news for being the worst in the world has improved dramatically. INDIATIMES On Saturday, …
Read More »India's Total Coronavirus Tally Hits 873 With 775 Active Cases But 78 Persons Have Recovered
At a time when the country is looking for updates on new corona patients and what is India’s current coronavirus tally, Health ministry could provide only one update through Friday. However, the latest tally on Saturday morning says, India’s total Corona affected patient count has hit 873. However, the ministry seems to be making up for that with providing two …
Read More »Coronavirus: Mumbai Surgeon Whose Father Died Tests Positive, Search On For His Patients
An 85-year-old surgeon died of the coronavirus disease died in Mumbai late on Thursday. Now the primary reports of his son and grandson have revealed both have tested positive for the virus. Representational Image/PTI His son, a heart specialist and grandson, both of whom had returned from the United Kingdom, are now awaiting their confirmatory test reports. The 85-year-old, who …
Read More »Huawei P40 phones won’t have Google, but may rival the best cameras out there
Now playing: Watch this: Huawei P40 Pro and Plus first impressions: CNET editors… 5:24 Huawei has just taken the wraps off its latest superphone series. It unveiled the P40, P40 Pro and the P40 Pro Plus in an event livestreamed on YouTube Thursday, and there’s no question that these phones are all about the cameras. The P40 costs 799 euros (about …
Read More »Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: Launching in Europe in April with 5G and 108 MP camera
Xiaomi has taken the wraps off its inaugural phones for 2020, kickstarting its ambitious pledge to launch more than 10 5G phones in 2020. The world’s fourth largest phone maker unveiled its best-in-class Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro on Feb. 13 to the Chinese market at an online event in Beijing, launching on the same week as the Samsung …
Read More »Facebook says more people are watching live videos amid coronavirus crisis
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Facebook said Friday that it’s seeing an uptick in the number of people who watch live videos on the social network as more people social distance themselves from friends and family because of the coronavirus outbreak. From February to March, the number of …
Read More »Pack your drone for adventure in this Lowepro backpack that’s 83% off
If you’ve ever taken your drone on a trip to do some aerial photography, you know that simply tossing it onto the back seat doesn’t work — it’s too risky for your expensive and fragile flight hardware. Rugged drone backpacks don’t come cheap, though. Lowepro’s BP 400, designed for the DJI Phantom, lists for $150 at Lowepro and is regularly …
Read More »These neckband sport earphones include active noise cancellation for just $28
Working from home and need to block out the sounds of kids playing, dogs barking and other distractions? Consider the one-two punch of noise-isolating, noise-canceling earphones. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Sopownic Direct via Amazon once again has the the Vogek JH-ANC10 sport earphones with active noise-cancelling for $27.99. That’s after applying promo code BIGSALEGO at checkout. See …
Read More »Roku offers a free month of premium channels amid coronavirus outbreak
While many are staying home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Roku says it wants to help people using its streaming devices “find and watch the content that matters most right now.” The company on Friday debuted its “Home Together” initiative. In addition to highlighting things like news, family entertainment and fitness content, Roku says it’s lined up …
Read More »FCC gives access to 5.9GHz spectrum for rural wireless broadband amid coronavirus pandemic
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The US Federal Communications Commission is taking some steps to help get broadband to rural Americans who don’t have it. On Friday, the agency granted nearly three dozen fixed-wireless internet service providers, or WISPs, temporary access to the 5.9GHz band of spectrum. The …
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Need something to take your mind off This Coronavirus Life? Start by taking your ears off it, ideally by listening to your favorite calming music, podcasts (like, say, This American Life) and meditations. Of course, to really enjoy that stuff, you’ll want the best possible headphones. Read more: Free entertainment to help you beat the coronavirus quarantine blues Perfect time for a …
Read More »Coronavirus turns phone launches into surreal experiences
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Exactly one year ago, I was sitting in one of many cavernous halls in a Paris convention center watching Huawei CEO Richard Yu unveil the P30 Pro flagship phone. It was very much a typical tech launch event. Dramatic lighting and booming music …
Read More »Apple creates coronavirus screening app, website in partnership with CDC and White House
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple on Friday released a COVID-19 website and app with a screening tool and other information about the coronavirus outbreak. Apple said the app and site are meant to “make it easy for people across the country to get trusted information and guidance at …
Read More »Amazon unintentionally hid competitor’s faster delivery options, report says
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce giant Amazon confirmed that it would significantly delay US deliveries of non-essential items until late April in favor of shipping medical and home staples faster. On Friday, a report from Recode said Amazon may have unintentionally hid that some …
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