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Sonos launches its own streaming radio service
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Sonos launches its own streaming radio service

“Complementing the 100-plus streaming options available on Sonos, the new service introduces a holistic and cohesive way to explore radio, bringing together more than 60,000 stations from multiple streaming partners alongside original programming from Sonos,” the company said in its press release.

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Tue Apr 21 - Google
NASA team is controlling the Mars Curiosity rover from home — take a look at their work from home setups
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NASA team is controlling the Mars Curiosity rover from home

The Curiosity team, which typically works from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, has been working remotely since California officials issued a "stay at home" order for all non-essential workers to help stop the spread of coronavirus in March, the space agency said in a blog post this week.

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Sun Apr 19 - Google
iPhone SE: Unlike the original, the new one doesn't have a headphone jack
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iPhone SE: Unlike the original, the new one doesn't have a headphone jack

With a four-year gap between the new iPhone SE and the older one, Apple included many welcomed upgrades, including wireless charging, better camera specs and water resistance. But for wired headphone users, another change may be more of a drag: The new iPhone SE doesn't have a headphone jack. Since 2017 and starting with the iPhone 7, Apple began to leave out the audio port from its handsets

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Sun Apr 19 - Google
Work from home: Security risks lurk in virtual meetings
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Work from home: Security risks lurk in virtual meetings

Gerry Firmansyah of Wantiknas said the organizer of the webinar had in fact taken security measures from the get-go, including by screening the participants, subscribing to the Zoom premium plan, using a unique password and IDs, as well as employing up to five cohosts to moderate the session.

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Sun Apr 19 - Google
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What is contact tracing?
Sun Apr 19
What is contact tracing? – TechCrunch
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What is contact tracing?

If and only if a person is determined to be infected with the virus, a hospital (not the person) is authorized to activate the contact tracing app, which will send a notification to all the ID numbers stored in the person’s phone.

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Sun Apr 19 - Google
AirPods Pro hit new all-time low, official iPhone cases $25, more
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AirPods Pro hit new all-time low, official iPhone cases $25, more

Today’s best deals are highlighted by Apple AirPods Pro at a new all-time low of $225, plus Amazon discounts nearly every official iPhone case, and iPhone 6s is just $80 refurbished. Typically selling for $250, like you’ll still find at Best Buy, today’s offer is good for a 22% discount, and marks a new Amazon all-time low.

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Sat Apr 18 - Google
Apple Music Now Available On the Web, But It's a Pain to Set Up
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Apple Music Now Available On the Web, But It's a Pain to Set Up

You won’t get the same error message if navigating to the site on a Mac via Safari or Chrome, but you still need an Apple Music subscription to use the web player, which brings me to the second step of this quadratic equation.
You need iTunes installed to sign up for Apple Music and stream songs on the Apple Music web player.

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Sat Apr 18 - Google
How to keep your Zoom meetings safe and secure
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How to keep your Zoom meetings safe and secure

Having to deal with passwords and virtual waiting rooms may make for a slightly less friendly interface, but it also means that it’s less likely somebody you don’t know will pop into your family get-together. So if you’re creating a meeting for more than a couple of friends, it’s probably a good idea not to use your usual meeting ID and to generate a separate password instead.

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Sat Apr 18 - Google
You don't have to spend $1,000 on a phone anymore
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You don't have to spend $1,000 on a phone anymore

Samsung just introduced a new line of budget smartphones starting at a record low $110, while Google has slashed the prices of its flagship Pixel smartphones, with the most expensive model, the Pixel 4 XL, now at $599 (or just a little bit over half the price of the iPhone 11 Pro), down from $899, through May 9th.

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Sat Apr 18 - Google
Contact-tracing apps have a trust problem, even if they do protect your privacy
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Contact-tracing apps have a trust problem, even if they do protect your privacy

To help track people who've been exposed to COVID-19, technology companies and governments have proposed contact tracing apps as a solution. Apple and Google said that any government agencies requiring people to use their contact-tracing services would be violating their conditions, and that the tracking tools would have to be opt-in.

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Sat Apr 18 - Google
Microsoft Is Teaming Up With The NBA To Broadcast Games
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Microsoft Is Teaming Up With The NBA To Broadcast Games

Microsoft and the NBA have teamed up in order to create a new, more personalized way of broadcasting with machine learning and AI to tailor the experience to what the fans really want. The NBA also wants to create an easier way for fans to catch up on their favorite teams, without having to search through all the latest scores, highlights and games.

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Fri Apr 17 - Google
TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging
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TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging

New rules on the hugely popular TikTok app mean under-16s will no longer be allowed to send or receive direct messages. NSPCC child safety online policy head Andy Burrows said: "This is a bold move by TikTok as we know that groomers use direct messaging to cast the net widely and contact large numbers of children.

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Fri Apr 17 - Google
Sony Scaling Back PlayStation 5 Production Over Price, Not Coronavirus
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Sony Scaling Back PlayStation 5 Production Over Price, Not Coronavirus

Sony expects the PS5’s price to be higher at launch thanks to expensive internal components, Bloomberg reports, and as a result, the company will produce “far fewer” units than with the PS4. Previous console launches have not offered this kind of compatibility regularly enough for gamers to expect it as a baked-in feature, but console players may feel more comfortable shucking out higher prices for hardware

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Fri Apr 17 - Google
Microsoft announces the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, the next Windows for your PC
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Microsoft announces the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, the next Windows for your PC

The May 2020 Update build will begin rolling out soon to members of the “Release Preview” ring of the Windows 10 Insider program, which is reserved for those who wish to receive what are essentially final release builds early, with minimal risk to their devices. You’ll then need to pick the particular “ring” of the Insider Preview you wish to join.

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Fri Apr 17 - Google
Google Hopes Android TV, Google Play, Wear OS Will Help You During This Pandemic
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Google Hopes Android TV, Google Play, Wear OS Will Help You During This Pandemic

For one, Android TV now has a section called “Stay mindful & fit” that is a collection of fitness apps to help you keep moving in your living rooms. Google Play has a new special offers area that highlights free or discounted content in sections like “Workout & wellness” or “Language learning & more.” You’ll find roundups of apps by category too.

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Fri Apr 17 - Google
Zoom is not safe, says Indian Government
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Zoom is not safe, says Indian Government

Indian Government issued an advisory on the use of video conferencing app Zoom, saying it's not secure for use. The app faced criticism in recent days for its lackluster security and other privacy issues. Zoom has emerged as the most preferred choice for video conferencing in India due to coronavirus. Indian Government also offered 1 crore INR ($130K) for local companies to develop an encrypted zoom clone

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Thu Apr 16 - IndiaToday
Apple makes user location data from Apple Maps available to help COVID-19 relief efforts
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Apple makes user location data from Apple Maps available to help COVID-19 relief efforts

Apple is now sharing aggregated mobility data from Apple Maps to help public health officials better understand changes in how people are moving in their communities, the company announced today. The new website joins other efforts from Apple to aid the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including partnering with Google to build a contract-tracing system, making a COVID-19 screening tool, and designing and shipping face shields for medical workers.

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Thu Apr 16 - Google
Riot Games unveils initial approach to esports for VALORANT
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Riot Games unveils initial approach to esports for VALORANT

Riot Games has released its initial esports plans for its free-to-play first-person shooter title, VALORANT. The community guidelines have been devised to guide third-party tournament organisers when it comes to planning events on the first-person shooter. Whalen Rozelle, Senior Director of Global Esports at Riot Games, spoke on the announcement in a release: “We’re overwhelmed by the initial interest and excitement in VALORANT.

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Thu Apr 16 - Google
This OnePlus 8 Pro Pre-Order Deal Gets You $120 in Freebies
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This OnePlus 8 Pro Pre-Order Deal Gets You $120 in Freebies

Starting today at 9AM Pacific (12PM Eastern), if you buy a OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus will toss in their $70 Warp Charge 30 Wireless charger and a pair of their new Bullets Wireless Z earbuds ($50 value). If you were more interested in the regular OnePlus 8, you also have a pre-order deal today that includes a free pair of the Bullets Wireless Z.

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Thu Apr 16 - Google
Nintendo Switch bundles, a 4K Blu-ray sale, and more of the week’s best deals
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Nintendo Switch bundles, a 4K Blu-ray sale

GameStop’s bundles are still the best option for buying a Nintendo Switch right now, but the retailer is switching up what’s included in each collection. Nintendo Switch Lite bundle GameStop’s new Nintendo Switch Lite bundle includes a handheld console, screen protector, $20 eShop gift card, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros.

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Thu Apr 16 - Google
Emurgo, a blockchain technology-based startup collaborated with Indonesian coffee chain Blue Korintji
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A Blockchain startup that helps you identify the farmer who grew your coffee

Emurgo, a blockchain technology-based startup collaborated with Indonesian coffee chain Blue Korintji Coffee to help their paying customers identify the farmer who grew their coffee, the company that roasted the beans and even the logistics involved. The main purpose of this technology is to build trust through transparent supply chains. Customers just need to scan a barcode at the coffee shop to track the supply chain

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Wed Apr 15 - Nikkei
Social networking in the time of social distancing
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Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram getting heavy traffic during Quarantine

In the time of Quarantine, when everyone is staying at home and needs some kind of recreation. A survey study has found that Teens are serving their maximum time of Snapchat, Tiktok, and Instagram. The monthly active users of these platforms have immensely increased in the last 3 months. Live Streaming applications of these social networks are the most favorable one.

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Tue Apr 14 -
Deals: Woot's Refurbished Apple Sale Discounts iMacs, MacBooks, and iPads From $80
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Deals: Woot's Refurbished Apple Sale Discounts iMacs, MacBooks, and iPads From $80

Woot is back this week with a big sale on a wide variety of refurbished Apple products, ranging from the iMac to the iPad mini. Sale prices start at $79.99 for the first generation iPad mini, and you can also find a few other iPad mini models, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and more.

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Mon Apr 13 - Google
Google unveils Maps, Search and YouTube features in India to help people combat coronavirus – TechCrunch
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Google unveils Maps, Search and YouTube features in India

Google has launched a website dedicated to coronavirus updates in India and tweaked its search engine and YouTube to prominently display authoritative information and locally relevant details about the pandemic from the nation’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the company said on Monday.

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Mon Apr 13 - Google
OnePlus users with a 4G or 5G model running Android 10 need to install this update now!
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OnePlus users with a 4G or 5G model running Android 10 need to install this update now!

The early reviews are positive with OnePlus users posting on Reddit that the new Recents menu is easier to use and that the new UI looks much better. Nonetheless, if your OnePlus handset is running Android 10, you just might want to update the launcher now.

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Mon Apr 13 - Google