May, 2020

• 7 May

  Two

  

  Editor’s note: In recognition of World Password Day, CNET is republishing a selection of our stories on improving and replacing passwords. You’ve probably heard this security advice: protect your accounts by using two-factor authentication. You’ll make life hard for hackers, so the reasoning goes, if you pair a password with a code sent by text …

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• 7 May

  Google’s Read Along app helps kids learn amid coronavirus school closures

  

  Google on Thursday shared early access to its Read Along app for Android, which is designed to help kids 5 years and older learn to read. The app provides verbal and visual feedback as children read stories aloud. Read Along is one of several online platforms meant to keep students engaged and learning as schools remain closed amid the COVID-19 …

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• 7 May

  Save $30 on Anker’s portable Bluetooth speakerphone

  

  Raise your hand if this is familiar: You’re dialed into the company meeting or Zoom call and you put your phone on speaker so you can do other things while listening in. But the sound quality is terrible, both for you and the people at the other end. That’s no surprise; your phone has to rely on one tiny microphone …

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• 7 May

  YouTube TV will get Comedy Central, MTV and more channels this summer

  

  YouTube TV subscribers will get a whole bunch of new channels in the next few months, after parent company Google inked a deal with ViacomCBS. The first wave of additions will hit this summer, and includes BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1. Those will be followed by BET Her, MTV2, Nick Jr., NickToons, TeenNick …

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• 7 May

  US rule might let American companies work with Huawei on 5G

  

  American companies could be allowed to work with Huawei on setting 5G standards under a new rule from the US Commerce Department, according to Reuters.  The rule would let US companies take part in next-generation networking standards bodies alongside the controversial Chinese telecom, and it’s under final review at the department, the report noted. It’ll still require approval from other …

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• 7 May

  Lyft joins Uber in requiring drivers and riders to wear face masks

  

  For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Lyft said it’s ramping up its efforts to keep drivers and passengers from spreading the novel coronavirus. The ride-hailing company said Thursday it’ll now require people using its service to wear face masks or other face coverings while on rides. The move comes …

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• 7 May

  CBS All Access reboot will include on

  

  Streaming platform CBS All Access is getting a revamp this summer.  The platform, home to shows like Star Trek: Discovery and Picard, will be expanding into on-demand news, sports and live events, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish told investors Thursday, describing the upcoming rebrand and relaunch. (ViacomCBS is also CNET’s parent company.)  “Audiences want entertainment on demand & news, sports & …

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• 7 May

  Apple promotes accessibility tech with dedicated Apple Care team, app curation

  

  In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple this month will be featuring a host of apps and other services to help people with disabilities — and make sure we’re all aware of what that technology is.  The company has launched a dedicated Apple Care support team for people with disabilities. It also has extended its education discount to faculty, …

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• 7 May

  NBC’s Peacock streaming service is coming to Xbox devices

  

  Peacock, NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming service, will be available on Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices when it launches nationwide on July 15, according to a press announcement Thursday. That includes Xbox One S and Xbox One X devices.  NBC also announced this week Peacock’s integration with Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.  More …

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• 7 May

  Dumping passwords can improve your security

  

  Editor’s note: In recognition of World Password Day, CNET is republishing a selection of our stories on improving and replacing passwords. Passwords suck. They’re hard to remember, hackers exploit their weaknesses and fixes often bring their own problems. Dashlane, LastPass, 1Password and other password managers generate strong and unique passwords for every account you have, but the software is complex. …

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