March, 2020

• 26 March

  Get an open

  

  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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• 26 March

  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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• 26 March

  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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• 26 March

  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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• 26 March

  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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• 26 March

  Socializing while social distancing: Tech can help you get creative

  

  Many of us around the world just survived our first weekend of proper social distancing — staying in our homes to avoid spreading coronavirus without venturing out for more than groceries or maybe a jog. How did it go for you? I ask because I’m genuinely curious. The UK, where I live, is now on lockdown for at least three …

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• 26 March

  Apple’s Family Sharing feature saves you money. Here’s how to set it up

  

  What if I told you there was a feature built into your iPhone, iPad and Mac that would save you money by allowing you to share app purchases, Apple Music subscriptions and iCloud Storage? Well, there is. It’s called Family Sharing and it means you don’t have to give up your Apple ID password with family members, which is both inconvenient and …

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• 26 March

  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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• 26 March

  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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• 26 March

  Nine baseball movies to watch now while you wait for the MLB season to start

  

  Thursday would have been MLB’s Opening Day if not for the coronavirus pandemic that has put everything on hold or canceled it outright. Major League Baseball has delayed the start of the season until at least the middle of May, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it get pushed back further.  What’s a baseball fan to do on an …

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