June, 2020

• 10 June

  Uttar Pradesh: With No Money Left, This Mother Sold All Her Jewellery To Feed Her Children

  

  The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon a crisis like no other and has left Indian economy reeling under its effects, as unemployment soars and people struggle to make their ends meet. The COVID-19 crisis has comes a big jolt to already underprivileged who were dependent on daily wages as their means of livelihood. As the …

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• 9 June

  Apple Arcade on TV: Eight months later, still not much progress

  

  It’s been over a year since Apple Arcade was first announced and more than eight months since the subscription video game service was released. One of its big pitches is the ability to play its library of games not only on your iPhone, iPad or MacBook, but also on your couch at home with the Apple TV. I last looked at Arcade for Apple TV in October on …

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• 9 June

  Make a Facebook avatar for chat, Instagram, Twitter and more. Here’s how

  

  Still haven’t created a Facebook avatar? You’re missing out. The social network’s newest addition lets you make a cartoony character version of yourself, which you can customize with a variety of faces, hairstyles and outfits. You’ll then be able to use the avatar in your Facebook comments, stories, your profile picture and Facebook Messenger chat windows. They’re similar in style to …

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• 9 June

  FCC clarifies cell tower rules to speed up 5G deployment

  

  The Federal Communications Commission voted Tuesday to clarify rules limiting local governments’ say in upgrading existing wireless infrastructure to 5G. The Republican majority on the FCC said the rules will help speed up deployment of 5G infrastructure.  FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement that the regulations are necessary to avoid “unnecessary ambiguities and roadblocks in order to advance …

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• 9 June

  Samsung rumored to unveil Note 20, Fold 2 and Z Flip 5G on Aug. 5

  

  The coronavirus may have slammed the brakes on big in-person events to launch new phones, but the pandemic won’t stop Samsung from bringing out three anticipated models virtually. The latest rumor is that the Galaxy maker will be hosting an Unpacked event virtually on Aug. 5 to unveil its next versions of the Galaxy Note, Galaxy Fold and a 5G …

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• 9 June

  Making sense of Windows 10X

  

  Microsoft wowed the world when it introduced two dual-screen devices: the Android-powered Surface Duo and the Surface Neo, which would run a new version of Windows called 10X.  When Microsoft announced 10X in October, it said, “Windows 10X is designed for new dual-screen PCs and not as an OS upgrade if you already own a PC.” However, ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley …

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• 9 June

  Beats Powerbeats Pro now available in four new striking color options

  

  Part of the appeal of Beats’ Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds is that unlike Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro, they’re available in more than a single color option. While Beats, which is owned by Apple, had a pretty good selection of colors when it released the Powerbeats Pro ($250) last year, you now have four more to choose from: Spring …

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• 9 June

  Mixtiles make a great Father’s Day gift, and you can get 3 for $25

  

  This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. Mixtiles are 8×8-inch framed photos — “tiles” — you can easily hang and rehang, no nails required. They rely on residue-free sticky pads, which make them simple to adjust or even relocate. I’m a big fan of the product, a great potential …

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• 9 June

  Singapore may launch wearable device for coronavirus contact tracing this month

  

  Singapore announced earlier this month that it plans to launch a wearable device to help with coronavirus contact tracing. It could be rolled out to the state’s 5.7 million residents as early as mid-June if it proves to be effective, according to local media. “We are developing and will soon roll out a portable wearable device that will… not depend …

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• 9 June

  Miss Windows Photo Viewer? Here’s how to get it back in Windows 10

  

  Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) has been around for years, and Microsoft just launched Windows 11 in October, adding new features and upgrades. (Here’s how to download Windows 11 and our favorite features of the new OS.) You may have noticed that the Windows 10 Photo app is different from the old Windows Photo Viewer, and includes the ability to …

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