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2051
Misleading headlines of pay-walled report by Ne...
Can't believe we have to say this, but no, NASA does not have evidence of a parallel universe.
4 min
2052
Accessibility during the pandemic is proving di...
Solutions to the coronavirus pandemic - online education, grocery delivery, and home care - are excluding a vulnerable population.
3 min
2053
Get services from an Apple Genius online
Apple's shopping page outlines how to navigate their in-store services from home.
1 min
2054
Facebook will reopen offices at 25% capacity
The Silicon Valley tech company will also require temperature checks, face masks and social distancing measures when it reopens.
1 min
2055
Former Apple contractor pens letter to EU regul...
In 2019, Thomas LeBonniec raised concerns about Apple analyzing recordings from voice assistant, Siri, without user consent.
1 min
2056
PayPal rolls out new QR code feature for contac...
Contactless payments are part of a growing movement to give retailers and customers more peace of mind during the pandemic.
2 min
2057
Instacart employees say paid sick leave is hard...
The gig economy company is far from alone in wrestling with paid leave policies for its workers during the pandemic.
3 min
2058
Microsoft Build starts today, here's how to wat...
The company is expected to announce new features for its Windows PC software, HoloLens headset and Office productivity software.
1 min
2059
Apple TV Plus may be bulking up its content
In order to compete with already established streaming services, Apple TV Plus is looking into adding older TV series and films.
1 min
2060
'Telepresence' could be the future of remote work
The new tech utilizes on-site robots that can help you be there, without being there.
2 min
2061
Google is still committed to diversity in its w...
NBC News reported that Google scaled back its diversity programs, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says that's not true.
1 min
2062
Walmart becomes No. 2 online retailer in US beh...
The big-box store has seen 74% increase in e-commerce sales, driven mostly by the coronavirus.
3 min
2063
Apple plans to reopen 25 stores in the US this ...
The tech giant is reopening about 100 of its stores worldwide
2 min
2064
Martin Shkreli isn't getting out of prison to w...
The 'delusional' request from 'Pharma Bro' was promptly denied by a judge.
1 min
2065
Mud volcanoes on Mars could be responsible for ...
'Sedimentary volcanism' isn't as explosive as igneous volcanoes, but does behave differently on the red planet.
3 min
2066
Proposed second coronavirus relief bill passes ...
The new government proposal is controversial, as it would provide another round of payments to US residents but also contribute to the federal deficit.
5 min
2067
Social media giants struggles to police politic...
Twitter, Facebook, and Google each handle political advertising differently, policies that can lead to the spread of misinformation.
9 min
2068
How to organize your browser tabs in Google Chrome
The feature's currently in Google Chrome Beta, but will be officially released next week.
1 min
2069
Giphy's GIF library may soon be accessible via ...
Facebook moves to acquire GIF-making platform in $400 million-dollar deal.
0 min
2070
5G is the future of telecommunications, and AT&...
Accessibility and affordability are the keys to make the next generation of cellular technology more widely adoptable.
2 min
2071
Ford Mustang Mach-E will add 61 miles of range ...
The figures assume owners plug into a DC fast charging station, not their home outlets.
2 min
2072
Trump extends Huawei ban another year
The company was blacklisted in 2019 when the US alleged that it was too close to the Chinese government.
1 min
2073
Coronavirus pandemic delays vehicle upgrade for...
Four companies are bidding for the $6 billion government contract to manufacture the next generation of mail delivery trucks.
2 min
2074
Google will experiment with ad blocking technol...
Only the worst ads, ones that consume too many computing resources, will be deleted.
2 min
2075
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry its first hum...
You can watch the rocket take off on its mission, called Demo-2, on May 27 via NASA TV.
4 min