NRA Cuts Salaries, Prepares For Layoffs As Coronavirus Spreads

The gun group is planning for layoffs and a 20% cut in salaries, chief executive Wayne LaPierre told board members.

Marshall Uxbridge smart speaker packs Alexa and multi-room support

Retro speaker company Marshall has announced its latest portable speaker product: Uxbridge. The new model functions as a smart speaker, meaning users can summon and use Amazon Alexa alongside expected wireless connection options like Bluetooth, Airplay 2, and WiFi. The model brings the same classic Marshall design as the company’s other more modern speakers, as well as physical button controls. … Continue reading

Coronavirus Social Distancing Scoreboard is the competition you need to win

A location data processing company called Unacast created a “Social Distancing Scoreboard” for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). This scoreboard’s “Social Distancing Score” uses “distance traveled” by people “pre-COVID-19” and now. They cross-referenced this data with reports of people testing positive for COVID-19 throughout the United States. It’s not a perfectly scientifically-sound solution by any means – but it is an interesting … Continue reading

Spotify’s COVID-19 Music Relief page makes it easy to donate to artists

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, forcing music venues to close and cancel shows, the music industry has been looking for ways to adapt. Several streaming giants have pledged to contribute to the MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund, entertainers have…

Marshall's latest Alexa smart speaker is a compact cube

Marshall first brought its iconic stylings to smart tech back in 2018 when it launched a pair of chunky smart speakers with Amazon Alexa control. Now, it’s introduced another model to the gang, in the form of the Uxbridge Voice speaker.

Updates from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Walking Dead: The World Beyond, and More

Saint Maud is the latest film affected by the novel coronavirus. Michael Giacchino says Brad Bird’s musical idea is still in the works. Picard and Soji spar in a new clip from Star Trek: Picard’s finale. Plus, a new look at Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, and another teaser for Quibi’s take on Most Dangerous Game.…

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Alaska Automated Its Weather Stations and Created a Snow Data Disaster

Twice a day at National Weather Service Offices nationwide, personnel release weather balloons to measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity and wind speed. In Nome, Alaska, Bob TenEyck or his partner would do that at 3 a.m., a few hours after measuring the snow depth and snowfall. For 112 years, these snow…

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That's Our Doctor

It’s a scary time right now. Luckily, Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker is here to help to share an inspiring message during her own special brand of social distancing. In short: Be kind, trust science, and don’t let the Sontarans get you.

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5 Black Women Share Personal Stories Of How They Learned To Love Their Hair

Every Black hair journey is personal.