For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Facebook said Thursday it’s canceling its F8 developer conference, the social media giant’s biggest event of the year, over concerns about the novel coronavirus. The unusual move illustrates how the outbreak of COVID-19, the respiratory illness the virus causes, …
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One of my favorite cheap smartwatches is now even cheaper: Just $20
Regular readers know of my affinity for the Amazfit Bip, an $80 smartwatch that’s way better than its price would suggest. But it’s been nearly two years since that thing hit the scene. Where are all the challengers? Here’s one, and it’s almost ludicrously inexpensive: The BingoFit Epic is just $19.99 with promo code 9ZCKRR7W (which should work with any of the six available …
Read More »Senate passes bill banning government purchases of Huawei gear
The US Senate unanimously approved legislation on Thursday that would prohibit government agencies from using federal funds to purchase telecommunications equipment from companies considered to be a threat to national security, The Hill reported Thursday. The Secure and Trusted Telecommunications Networks Act would make it illegal to purchase gear from Huawei and ZTE. The bipartisan bill, which passed the House …
Read More »How to watch the 2020 NFL Combine today without cable
Only the NFL can turn what amounts to a job interview into must-see TV. Less than four weeks after the Super Bowl, the NFL kicks back into gear this week with the Scouting Combine, followed by free agency in March and the NFL Draft at the end of April. Rookie minicamps take place in May and before you know it, …
Read More »Bring back your Mac’s startup chime in two easy steps
Ready to feel nostalgic? If you’ve bought a new MacBook ($600 at Amazon) in the last few years, you may have noticed how quietly it turns on. It’s not because of some fancy new fans or hardware inside — rather, Apple did away with the classic Mac startup chime in late 2016. But if you’re missing the chime, there’s an …
Read More »Google maps out the top celeb GIFs we use to express emotion
If a picture is worth a thousand words, GIFs offer a motherload, especially when you can’t find the right words to express yourself. And we apparently have favorite pop icons we know we can turn to for specific emotions. If you’re looking to convey happiness or enthusiastic approval, you might search for Drake. Google found that the rapper’s most popular …
Read More »Raspberry Pi cuts price of 2GB model to $35
Celebrating its eighth birthday, Raspberry Pi announced Thursday that its 2GB Model B will be available for $35 — a $10 price cut from its normal $45 cost. The organization attributed the price cut to falling RAM prices. The latest model of the single-board computer, beloved by hobbyists and hackers, is now available at the same price as the original …
Read More »Galaxy S20 Ultra’s chonky camera bump is super ugly, don’t @ me
Samsung‘s latest Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra phones are available for preorder and so far, the cameras on the S20 Ultra are performing exceptionally well. According to CNET editor Jessica Dolcourt, the phone’s ability to zoom in on faraway objects “skirts the edge of gimmick,” but is impressive nonetheless. But people should take note of the square bump that encases those cameras because the …
Read More »Amazon discourages face mask price gouging, Konami Code creator dies
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