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Remember when a new phone was the big news? Seems forever ago. But it was literally just last month that Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S20 lineup, with a starting price of $1,000. As always with flagship launches, I advised either scooping up last year’s model at a discount or waiting for the inevitable price drop …

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Polaroid Now gives the classic instant camera a new look and lens

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. This probably isn’t the best time to announce a new product, let alone an analog instant camera. A camera that’s almost entirely about being close to people and sharing experiences. But that’s not stopping Polaroid from moving forward with its new Polaroid Now …

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Airbnb aims to offer free housing to COVID

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Airbnb will work with its network of hosts to help provide temporary housing to 100,000 COVID-19 responders and health care professionals, the company said Thursday. The expanded efforts build on pilot programs in Italy and France, where nearly 6,000 hosts have already offered …

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Amazon adding more grocery delivery capacity during surge in online orders

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amazon is working to beef up delivery capacity and pick-up options for its Amazon Fresh grocery service and Whole Foods markets during the coronavirus pandemic, to help more people get food to their homes, the company said. As most of the US is …

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Huawei Watch GT 2e gets a sporty look, new health features

Huawei’s new Watch GT 2e smartwatch flaunts a sporty design and a variety of health and fitness features, which the company says are meant to “inspire an active lifestyle.” The China-based tech giant unveiled the smartwatch Thursday alongside its new flagship phones, the P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro Plus. A follow-up to the Watch GT 2 unveiled in October, Huawei’s …

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No, Jeff Bezos doesn’t want your public donations for Amazon workers

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amazon is facing a minor backlash over the company asking for public donations to a relief fund it created for its contract and seasonal workers. Though the request may look bad, there’s more to the story. In early March, the world’s largest e-commerce …

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Apple’s iPad OS update: 5 tips to make your iPad work for you

While you may only use your iPad to watch your favorite Netflix series, Apple’s tablet can do nearly everything your laptop can do. If it’s been a while since you’ve tried to push the iPad to its limits, it’s time to give it another shot. Recent software updates, including the just released iPadOS 13.4, have added new features like an improved Safari browser, …

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