April, 2020

• 23 April

  Fired Amazon worker says termination was retaliation for speaking out

  

  For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amazon, which continues to endure intense criticism for its treatment of warehouse workers during the coronavirus pandemic, has taken another step deeper into the controversy. The company last Friday fired another warehouse employee who protested against the company’s …

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• 23 April

  Switching to iPhone SE? 4 things to do on your old iPhone before upgrading

  

  Deliveries of Apple’s new iPhone SE will start arriving soon, and with it comes the process of transferring all of your information from your old phone — like your contacts, photos and apps. Setting up any new phone can feel like a chore, especially if you have a lot of apps and photos, but if you do these few tasks …

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• 23 April

  Apple says Mail app security flaw doesn’t pose an ‘immediate risk’ to iPhones

  

  Apple says flaws uncovered in the default Mail app for its iPhones don’t pose an immediate threat. The iPhone maker’s statement comes after reports earlier this week said the Mail app may be vulnerable to sophisticated email hacks.  “The researcher identified three issues in Mail, but alone, they are insufficient to bypass iPhone and iPad security protections, and we have …

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• 23 April

  Instacart now has its shoppers take an in

  

  For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Instacart said Thursday that it’s aiming to give more assistance to its workers during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The grocery delivery company rolled out several new initiatives, including “wellness checks” for its shoppers and an easier way for workers to request health and …

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• 23 April

  Google will now tell you if it’s stumped

  

  Google announced a new feature Thursday for its search engine: a message that tells you if your query isn’t surfacing many related results. The feature is meant to let users know that Google “probably [hasn’t] found what you’re looking for,” the company said in a blog post.  The window will also suggest tips for searching more effectively in the future. In …

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• 23 April

  Apple and Google’s contact

  

  For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple and Google’s joint effort to try to slow the spread of coronavirus may be launching sooner than previously thought. The two companies announced last week that they’re collaborating on a platform that will allow contact-tracing apps to work on iOS and Android …

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• 23 April

  VPN use surges during the coronavirus lockdown, but so do security risks

  

  For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Global demand for commercial virtual private networks is surging following work-from-home trends in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. VPN providers and internet service providers are flexing major muscle to handle the increased overall internet traffic of quarantined populations around the world. Before …

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• 23 April

  OnePlus launched a flagship phone in a pandemic. Here’s how it did it, and why

  

  With nearly 2.6 million cases and 180,000 deaths stemming from the novel coronavirus; millions of people around the world locked down in homes; mass gatherings canceled; and a global recession almost certain to happen, it feels like an awkward time to launch a new consumer electronics product. But for upstart smartphone maker OnePlus, it felt more important than ever to go …

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• 23 April

  Microsoft Surface Earbuds will launch in May, report says

  

  Microsoft’s long-awaited answer to Apple’s AirPods will finally be available in just a couple of weeks, according to a report Thursday from Winfuture, citing a retail source. The report says that the Surface Earbuds will be available in many European countries starting May 6, for a price of 199 euros (about $215). The report offered no information on the product …

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• 23 April

  Save $350 on the DJI Mavic Air drone (Update: Sold out)

  

  Drone popularity has surged in recent weeks, and no surprise there: Flying a quadcopter is a fun activity you can do from the comfort (and social safety) of your own yard. And although there are plenty of toy drones you can get for $100 or less, anyone serious about the sport is no doubt eyeballing a DJI model. Like this …

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