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FBI Accuses Man Of Hoarding Medical Supplies, Man Claims He Has Coronavirus, Coughs On Them

A man was arrested by federal authorities in New York for allegedly claiming he had coronavirus and coughing on FBI agents when they confronted him about stockpiling and selling vital medical supplies at inflated prices.  Reuters Now Baruch Feldheim, 43, is in custody—charged with assaulting a federal officer and making false statements to law enforcement.   …

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Instacart workers strike amid COVID

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Instacart workers are holding a strike across the US on Monday to demand more protections from the company. The move comes as a growing number of grocery delivery workers for Instacart say they’re getting sick with COVID-19 symptoms, the disease caused by the …

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Microsoft Surface Headphones are $150 off

When I reviewed them back in late 2018, I thought Microsoft’s Surface Headphones were very good noise-canceling headphones, but I gave them a 3.5-star rating partially because they cost a little too much when compared with highly regarded competing products from Bose and Sony. However, now that they’re being discounted to to $200, they’re a more attractive option, particularly if you’re Windows …

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How to upgrade your TV sound

We’re all watching more TV than ever while the coronavirus stay-at-home orders are in effect, but even the best TVs have terrible speakers. Investing in a decent audio system makes a lot of sense now that you’re stuck at home with plenty of time to enjoy it. Upgrading your TV’s sound doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive: it can …

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AT&T offers more mobile hotspot data to unlimited

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. AT&T is giving customers more ways to stay connected during thecoronavirus pandemic. The mobile carrier is automatically increasing mobile hotspot data by 15GB per month for each line on unlimited plans, which includes tethering allotment. This means Unlimited Elite plans will get 45GB …

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New Microsoft Edge helps with passwords, reading, research, copy and paste

Microsoft on Monday released a new version of its recently overhauled Edge browser designed to excite ordinary consumers, not just IT administrators. A collection of new browser features — some only in test versions of the browser for now — is designed to make Edge more useful, less frustrating and maybe even a better alternative to Google Chrome. The new …

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OnePlus to announce OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, April 14

Chinese phone maker OnePlus will announce its latest flagship phones for the year, known as the OnePlus 8 and the 8 Pro, on April 14. Known for selling premium Android phones at hundreds of dollars less than its competitors like Samsung and Google, OnePlus will unveil the devices through a digital event. As follow-ups to the OnePlus 7 and 7 …

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Airbnb to pay hosts $250 million to cover coronavirus cancellations

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Airbnb said Monday it will pay hosts $250 million to help offset losses due to guest bookings canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The payments apply to canceled reservations made before March 14 with check-in dates between March 14 and May …

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Amazon hires Boeing vet to run Prime Air drone delivery unit

Amazon has hired a former Boeing executive to run its Prime Air drone delivery business, signaling the retail giant’s plans to expand the unit so that it can eventually start flying regular 30-minute shipments to customers’ homes. David Carbon, who left the troubled airline manufacturer amid problems at the factory he ran, joined Amazon this month, according to a company …

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