For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. A group of US senators on Monday introduced a bill to regulate contact-tracing apps, aiming to protect user privacy as technology is used to track the spread of the novel coronavirus. The proposal is called the Exposure Notification …
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Google said late Friday that it’s postponing a virtual event that had been planned for next week, where the search giant was set to unveil the newest version of its Android mobile operating system. The company didn’t give a specific reason for the delay but suggested the postponement may be due to protests taking place across the country. People have …
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Webcams are in short supply because of coronavirus lockdowns, so you may find yourself looking for a better-quality camera than the one in your Mac or PC. Fortunately, there is a way to use your DSLR or camcorder to boost the picture quality for all those Zoom calls and Skype sessions. You can use your phone as a webcam and save yourself …
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Editor’s note, March 13, 2019: Our Galaxy S10 Plus review and our Galaxy S10E review are both now live. Keep reading for more about the Galaxy S10, S10 E, S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 5G. And here’s more about the Galaxy Fold, Samsung’s first foldable phone. The Galaxy S10 Plus in all its newness. Angela Lang/CNET On Wednesday at its Unpacked event in San Francisco, …
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YouTube Music now lets users save albums before they come out. Reddit users posted about the new feature in a thread on Monday, noting that the track lists for unreleased albums are now visible and available for saving to users’ libraries. One user noted that Neck Deep’s upcoming album, All Distortions Are Intentional, for instance, shows up in the YouTube Music app …
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Hulu is testing a new watch party feature that lets you virtually binge shows with your friends and family. Starting Thursday, subscribers with Hulu’s no-ads plan can access the test through the “Watch Party” icon on the details pages of shows and movies, the company said. They’ll then be given a link to invite other people to the party. The …
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Sharing your location is a cinch if you’re just talking about a home address. But if you’re somewhere without an address that’s easy to locate, things get trickier. Now, Google has a solution that lets Android users share a six-digit Plus Code with their specific location straight from the Google Maps app. “Simply tap the blue dot to get a …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Brave, a privacy-focused browser, is adding a videoconferencing feature called Brave Together to compete with services like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Testing of the new feature has begun during a hot time for video chat as the coronavirus pandemic pushes work …
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Google on Wednesday said it’s revamping its Maps app with new features aimed at helping consumers connect with local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. One new tool lets people book virtual appointments, like online yoga or cooking classes, along with giving price estimates for the services. Another update lets shops list special hours, like windows specifically designated for seniors or …
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YouTube Kids on TV, Google’s streaming channel for the young (and young at heart), arrives for Apple TV streamers Wednesday. Apple’s box joins the club of Android TVs as well as LG, Samsung and Sony smart TVs that already support the app, which serves up parentally filtered video content for kids under 12. Over the past 12 months, YouTube has …
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