Can't Pay Your Apple Card Bill This Month? Apple Says Don't Sweat

Apple has announced a “Customer Assistance Program” for its credit card aimed at helping those affected by the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic who may be struggling to make this month’s payment. An Apple spokesperson confirmed the news with Gizmodo via email Saturday after reports began circulating among Apple…

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Sprint, T-Mobile pledge to keep subscribers connected amid outbreak

Like AT&T and Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile have also vowed to support their customers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an announcement posted on its website, Sprint said it won’t be terminating service for residential and small business…

Saturday's Best Deals: Instant Pot, Robin Comics, Solar Power Generators, and More

An Instant Pot, solar power generator, a sale on high-quality soap, and Sonic the Hedgehog pre-order bonuses lead Saturday’s best deals around the Web.

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Disney, Universal Shut Down Film Production Over Concern About the Novel Coronavirus [Update: The Batman, Too]

Shutdowns continue to sweep film and television, as alongside TV producers like Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and the CW, Disney and Universal have suspended production on nearly all of their live-action films.

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Workers Laid Off Over Coronavirus Look For A Lifeline

The newly jobless are applying for unemployment benefits and wondering about their health care.

France Is Closing Most Shops And Restaurants To Fight Coronavirus Spread

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced all non-essential businesses will be shut down Saturday at midnight.

Windows 10's built-in Linux kernel will be available to everyone soon

You won’t have to be a tester to try Windows 10’s new, built-in Linux kernel in the near future. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 will be widely available when Windows 10 version 2004 arrives. You’ll have to install it man…

The Orville Is Getting New Comics to Bridge the Gap Between Seasons 2 and 3

The Orville, Seth MacFarlane’s (surprisingly) faithful Star Trek homage, is getting another series of comics by Dark Horse, this time set in the space between the show’s second and third season.

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EA suspends live esports events due to coronavirus outbreak

EA is suspending all its live esports events “until the global coronavirus situation improves.” The company’s decision affects all Apex Legends Global Series, EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series, FIFA Online 4 and Madden NFL 20 Championship Series matche…

14 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week

A Myanmar sunset, International Women’s Day and a controversial Smurf festival round out this week’s best images.