For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Facebook’s News Feed spam filter malfunctioned on Tuesday, blocking links to legitimate websites and preventing users from sharing them, including some links to coronavirus information. A source tipped off TechCrunch to the issue, but not all coronavirus links …
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17 March
iPhone 9 Plus leaks in iOS 14 code, report says
Apple is working on a larger version of the rumored iPhone SE, which could be called the iPhone 9 Plus, according to a Monday report by 9to5Mac. Snippets of iOS 14 code reportedly hint at the new device and some of its features. The less expensive iPhone 9 devices will seemingly run with the A13 Bionic chip, which is also used …
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17 March
Galaxy S10E deal alert: Get one new and unlocked for $400
Now that the Galaxy S20 dust has settled, leaving behind pricey new flagships and discounts on the Galaxy S10 lineup, you may find yourself wondering what to buy right now. As always, I’m a strong proponent of choosing last year’s model, especially when you can get it with a full warranty and pristine battery — and still save a bundle. …
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17 March
Today only: Get TurboTax Deluxe and a $10 Amazon gift card for $39.99
Even in our new quarantined, canceled, coronavirus reality, the Taxman cometh. Although the IRS may extend the usual April 15 filing deadline, you might as well get it over with — especially if you’re home with time on your hands anyway. Need tax-prep software? Today only, and while supplies last, Amazon is offering TurboTax Deluxe (Download) and a $10 Amazon …
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17 March
This VPN built on blockchain could be the next step in privacy tech
No matter how much we trust any particular virtual private network to help mask our internet browsing, we engage in that service knowing that all of our data is essentially funneled to a single company, whose servers most of us have never seen with our own eyes. That’s the core problem with even the best VPN — despite all the …
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17 March
Uber, Lyft suspend shared rides to limit coronavirus spread
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Passengers won’t be able to pool their Uber rides or use Lyft’s shared rides in the US or Canada for the time being. Angela Lang/CNET Uber and Lyft announced they’re temporarily suspending shared rides in the US and Canada on Tuesday, in an attempt …
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17 March
Google Translate now lets you transcribe conversations in real time
Google on Tuesday said it’s launching a feature that lets users transcribe conversations in other languages in real time using its Translate Android app. The transcribe feature will roll out over the next few days to support eight languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai. To use the feature, open up the Translate app on your Android …
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17 March
Apple extends closure of US stores indefinitely on coronavirus worries
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple is keeping all its US stores shuttered until further notice as the company, and the country, deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Apple previously said its stores around the globe would close until March 27, but on Tuesday it amended its plans to make …
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17 March
LG’s 2020 OLED TVs ship soon, start at $1,500 and go up to $30,000
Amid all the bad news about the coronavirus pandemic, TV tech nerds can take solace in one constant: TV makers have mostly told me new sets will ship on schedule this spring. And that includes my favorite high-end TV over the last few years, LG’s OLED-based models. The newest versions, first announced at CES in January, range widely in size and price …
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17 March
The 2020 Honda CR
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