Here Are Some Of The Major Cultural Events Upended By The Outbreak

Austin’s SXSW and the premiere of the next James Bond film are among the postponed or canceled events.

Bloomberg Aides Say Campaign Not Following Through On Employment Promises: Reports

His campaign said laid-off staffers can apply for new positions in battleground states where offices will be kept open.

Call of Duty: Warzone doesn’t require PS Plus, but Xbox One owners aren’t as lucky

It’s a pretty big day for Call of Duty fans, as Activision is launching a new battle royale title called Warzone. The game was officially revealed yesterday, and instead of requiring a copy of Modern Warfare to play, Activision is making it free-to-play for everyone. When it comes to consoles and free-to-play games, there’s always a question of whether or … Continue reading

Quarantine times for COVID-19: Coronavirus report shows days to clear

If I were at risk of infection for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), how many days would I need to be quarantined before I was cleared? Research done by Dr. Lauer and Ms. Grantz of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health showed that the median period of incubation for COVID-19 was approximately 5.1 days (95% CI, 4.5 to 5.8 days). Their … Continue reading

La Marzocco’s espresso machines now have an app

High-end espresso machine maker La Marzocco is bringing its latest home coffee equipment into the IoT world, launching a new app that can remotely connect and control two of its most popular models. The La Marzocco Linea Mini – announced back in 2015 as the most affordable in the range – and the GS3 are each getting a wireless upgrade. … Continue reading

Uber rolls out text-to-911 feature across the US

As part of its ongoing efforts to keep drivers and passengers safe, Uber is introducing a new, in-app text-to-911 feature in the US. It could be especially useful if a driver or passenger needs to contact emergency services discreetly, without escala…

Uber resumes self-driving car tests on San Francisco streets

Two years after Uber suspended all self-driving car tests following the death of a pedestrian, it is creeping back onto San Francisco’s streets. Today, Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) resumed testing its autonomous vehicles in the city, TechCr…

Google Pulls Iran's Official Coronavirus App From Play Store

Yesterday, Google decided to remove the Iranian government’s official Covid-19 app from its Play Store. The app itself was billed as a tool to help test and track persons infected with the new coronavirus—but it would appear that many feared more nefarious reasons behind the app, highlighting Iranians’ distrust of…

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See How Star Wars' Most Impressive Fleet Was Created in This Exclusive Rise of Skywalker Clip

Did you know that not only does the finale of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker have cameos of ships from animated series Rebels, Resistance, Clone Wars, and the theme park ride Star Tours, but 55 newly designed ships? That’s one of several brand new revelations in the above clip, which io9 is excited to exclusively…

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Tuesday's Best Deals: C9 Champion Gold Box, 1500A Car Jump Starter, Apple TV, Ninja 2-in-1 Slow Cooker, and More

A C9 Champion apparel Gold Box, a $54 Gooloo 1500A car jump starter, a discounted 4th-generation Apple TV, and a Ninja 2-in-1 slow cooker set the tone for Tuesday’s best deals of the day.

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