I know, I know: Amazon tablets go on sale all the time. But right now I feel like we’re living in a more tablet-necessary moment, especially with kids nationwide home from school indefinitely. Maybe it’s opportunism on Amazon’s part, and maybe it’s just been a few weeks since the last sale. Either way, this is …
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23 March
Sens. Markey and Thune want a crackdown on coronavirus robocall scams
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Leaders in the Senate are urging the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice to do more to stop coronavirus-related robocalls. Sens. Ed Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, and John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, said they fear these scams will …
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23 March
Facebook sees 70% increase in Messenger group video calls following coronavirus outbreak
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Following the outbreak of coronavirus, many of us had to make significant changes to the way we socialize to remain in step with medical guidance, which advises widespread social distancing. Fortunately, keeping in touch with loved ones no matter how far away we …
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23 March
Get a personalized list of shows to stream across Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime with this free app
Many people are practicing social distancing and staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has meant a lot more time spent with TV and movie streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. A new free app called Watchworthy seeks to help you figure out what to watch by giving you a personalized list spanning all of the …
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23 March
How to pick the right VPN now that you’re working from home
It’s nearly complete. You’ve transformed a corner of your house into your new coronavirus-proof home office, you’ve selected the perfect ergonomic rolling chair and eyestrain-preventive lighting, and now you’ve decided to shore up the privacy of your home internet — effectively now your workplace internet — with a steadfast virtual private network. Whether you’re searching for a VPN that will …
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23 March
Twitter warns misleading coronavirus tweets may slip through
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Just days after announcing a new push to combat misinformation about coronavirus circulating on the social network, Twitter warned on Monday it might not be able to address every tweet that violates those new safety rules. Under the new guidance announced Wednesday, Twitter …
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23 March
The musical quarantine: Free apps and lessons from Korg, Moog and Fender
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. I’m stuck at home with two kids and am constantly looking for new activities to occupy them. We’re fortunate to have a piano and guitar around — but we’ve been collecting music apps and software to beef up our instrumental arsenal. So far, …
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23 March
Verizon adds 15GB of high
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Verizon is giving its unlimited users an extra 15GB of high-speed hotspot data while those on metered data plans get an extra 15GB of high-speed data per line to help stay connected. The move, which runs from March 25 through April 30, is …
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23 March
Amazon delays shipments of nonessential items in the US by up to a month
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amazon on Monday confirmed that it’s significantly delaying US deliveries of nonessential items, as part of its effort to get more medical supplies and household staples to its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. According to product listings on its website, some of these …
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23 March
WhatsApp testing new fact
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new fact-checking feature for messages. In the beta version of the Android app, users have been able to select an option to check the web for more context after receiving a message, according to a report from TechCrunch on Saturday. Previously users could only fact-check images sent on the app. WhatsApp is an instant …
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