Month: May 2020
Waymo’s robot minivans are ready to roll in the Bay Area for the first time since COVID-19 outbreak
Waymo’s self-driving cars are returning to Bay Area roads for the first time since the company halted its public testing in early March because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Alphabet-owned company plans to return its fleet of autonomous minivans to service starting June 8th, according to an email obtained by…
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The Morning After: Why would anyone buy a $350 ‘anti-5G’ USB stick?
It’s normal for our weekend newsletter to recap some of the highlight stories posted earlier in the week. It’s a bit unusual for them to include one about Pablo Escobar’s brother trying to sell refurbished iPhone 11 Pros. Back on our usual beat, we’l… Source
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Zoom paid accounts reportedly will get strong encryption for calls
Zoom will add stronger encryption to its paid customers’ video calls, but isn’t planning to offer the enhanced security to all accounts, Reuters reported. A security consultant with the company told Reuters that it still wasn’t clear whether some accounts, such as nonprofit users, might qualify for the more secure…
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Americans are wary about contact tracing apps
New research from ExpressVPN has revealed that while many Americans distrust contact tracing apps, they are still willing to use them for the greater good during the global pandemic. The VPN provider surveyed 1,200 American adults to find that 75 percent of respondents believe that contact tracing apps violate a…
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9 Best Air Purifiers for Every Room (2020): HEPA, PECO, and More
We tested many HEPA and standard air purifiers to find the right one for your bedroom or home. Source
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Lenovo’s smart clock that can display your Google Photos library is only $40
Memorial Day deals are a tough act to follow, and we’ve definitely seen the frequency of sales this week slow down a bit. Nevertheless, there are plenty of places where you can save on tech, video games, and more. We’ve put those below, and we’ll be back next week with…
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