The next generation of high-speed mobile data, known as 5G, is live in many countries including the US, the UK and Australia. But as the new network rolls out, many misconceptions and confusion around the technology remain. One of the most alarming falsehoods sprang up in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, when conspiracy theorists …
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In these uncertain times, your health is more important than ever. So it’s timely that Apple’s newest iPhone software update — iOS 13.5 — comes with a small, but potentially important feature. The update is available right now (go to Settings > General > Software update), and after installing it, you’ll have the option to automatically send all of your …
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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. 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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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Jack Dorsey’s Square employees are being given the option to work from home permanently. The CEO told workers Monday if they want to continue working remotely once COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines come to an end, they are free to do so. The policy …
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Disney will reopen its Chinese theme park Shanghai Disney on Monday, the company said Tuesday, but other parks’ reopening dates are still a big question mark. “While it’s too early to predict when we’ll be able to begin resuming all of our operations, we are evaluating a number of different scenarios to ensure a cautious sensible and deliberate approach to the …
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When I started using the SleepWatch app on the Apple Watch a year ago, I intended to mostly compare it to other sleep tracking products I had tried. But it led to a series of events that helped me not only quantify my sleep better than other sleep tech, but also identified a bigger issue: my unhealthy level of stress. Combined …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. I had to go to the supermarket — one of the only stores still open in the town I’m staying in during the coronavirus pandemic — but my personal protective options weren’t great. My mother, an accomplished quilter, crafter and creative type, had …
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Well, friends, we made it to the end of another week. I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and home — and finding things to do during these crazy but often downright boring times. With that in mind, I’ve rounded up a whole mess of cheap or free reading material, along with a few essentials and, for those making exercise …
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