Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries

Amazon’s focus on essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic has led it to offer special incentives to workers. Reuters has learned that Amazon is offering warehouse workers a $2 raise to $19 per hour if they’re willing to pick and pack Whole Foods gro…

Saturday's Best Deals: Blue Light Glasses, Gaming Headsets, Arc’teryx, and More

A portable car jump starter, $20 wireless headphones, free blue light lenses, a cheap gaming headset, and more are at the top of list of Saturday’s deals.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Moves State’s Presidential Primary To Late June

The primary was originally set for April 28, but will now happen on June 23 because of the coronavirus crisis.

PSA: The First Episode of Syfy's Vagrant Queen Is on YouTube

Vagrant Queen promises an exiled ex-queen, a bunch of attitude, and one of the most vibrant space opera settings on screen. And you can check it out for free.

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NASA picks SpaceX to deliver cargo to the Lunar Gateway

In the next few years, SpaceX will fly cargo to an orbit farther than where the ISS is. NASA has awarded the space agency with a contract to deliver critical cargo, scientific experiments and other supplies to the Lunar Gateway, which will serve as t…

ESPN’s NBA Analyst Doris Burke Reveals She Tested Positive For Coronavirus

The basketball analyst detailed her symptoms during a recent podcast interview.

Trump Considering Quarantine Of New York And Surrounding Areas

The president told reporters that he would like to see a short-term quarantine of New York.

The Battle Between the PS5 and Xbox Series X Isn't Going to Be Decided By Specs

Last week, Sony and Microsoft set the stage for a battle that’s going to (hopefully) take place later this year with the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Both systems are poised to bring rich new experiences and high-end features to console gaming, but if you think either one is going to win on specs…

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360 YouTube channel brings popular Disney World rides to VR

If you’re growing tired of being stuck at home and looking for a new experience, a YouTube channel called ‘Virtual Disney World’ (which isn’t affiliated with Disney despite its name) has aggregated a huge playlist of 360-degree videos taken on popular theme park rides around the world. Anyone who owns a VR headset — even something as simple as a … Continue reading

Microsoft pulls its smaller investments in facial recognition tech

Microsoft has been vocal about setting limits on facial recognition, and it’s now backing that up with its financial support — or lack thereof. The company is ending minority investments in facial recognition startups and is pulling its stake in An…