HBO Max — the latest in a parade of streaming services, this one from AT&T’s WarnerMedia — launched Wednesday in the US after months of hype. For some people, helming the rollout of an app with a multibillion-dollar lineup of programming in the middle of a pandemic might be vexing. (Ask Quibi.) But Tony Goncalves, the overseer of …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple plans to reopen more than 100 of its 271 US stores across 21 states, though many will only offer storefront or curbside service. The move is in line with plans described in an open letter penned by Apple’s head of retail earlier …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Automated technology that Twitter began using this month to label tweets containing coronavirus misinformation is making mistakes, raising concerns about the company’s reliance on artificial intelligence to review content. On May 11, Twitter started labeling tweets that spread a conspiracy theory about 5G causing the …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As people stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Facebook is rolling out more ways for workers to video chat and businesses to use virtual reality to train employees. The new features show how Facebook is responding to the rise of remote working amid …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. If you’re struggling to unlock your phone with facial recognition while wearing a face mask due to the coronavirus outbreak, a better alternative may be on the way. The Chinese tech company Huami, best known for its Amazfit wearable devices, is working on …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As the coronavirus pandemic tore through the US in March, Rachel paid attention to the news and tried to be careful. Things were going well for the Las Vegas Instacart shopper. Yes, she had to wait in long supermarket lines when working for …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Walmart said Tuesday that its e-commerce sales in the US jumped 74% in its latest quarter, powered by online grocery sales during the coronavirus crisis. That figure is huge for the big-box retailer, marking its biggest percentage increase for its online sales over …
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TikTok’s CEO will be Kevin Mayer starting June 1, installing the high-level Disney executive who launched Disney Plus to spearhead the popular but controversial video-sharing app. TikTok, a social app for sharing quirky videos, has exploded in popularity in recent years, but the China-based service has bumped up against questions in the US and elsewhere about privacy, child safety, user …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday warned the public about scammers taking advantage of contact tracing to steal your information. Contact tracers are generally hired by a state’s department of public health. If a tracer contacts you, they won’t ask for personal information. …
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Facebook said Tuesday that users will be able to shop without leaving the social network by visiting a business’ Facebook page or Instagram profile, a move that comes as more people turn to e-commerce because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the future, users will also be able to shop through the company’s messaging services, including Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram Direct, the …
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