Facebook’s future of work vision revolves around VR, AR, and avatars

There is no telling when the COVID-19 pandemic will really end but, when it does, it will be a very different world. Work alone is undergoing a shift and some tech companies are seeing a drastically different future at least for some kinds of jobs. Facebook, for example, thinks that computing and work will be not only remote but also … Continue reading

Special Olympics virtual event will have athletes compete in 'Forza 7'

Two years after Xbox linked up with the Special Olympics for the Games’ first esports event, they’re teaming up for a new virtual event this summer. The coronavirus pandemic has scrubbed the Olympics and Special Olympics for 2020, so 35 athletes repr…

Facebook Expects Half Its Workforce to Stay Remote Indefinitely

Facebook is the latest tech giant to broaden its telecommuting policies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In a livestreamed employee townhall Thursday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company plans to “aggressively” ramp up hiring for remote workers and begin taking applications for permanent remote work among…

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OnePlus joins Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo in wireless transfer alliance

Almost everything is going wireless these days on mobile, from wireless earphones to wireless charging. One thing that has been around for so long but has remained quite inconvenient is wireless file transfer. Especially these days when people need to keep their distance, transferring files to a person standing next to you needs to be fast and reliable. Some Chinese … Continue reading

Galaxy A71 5G could be coming to Verizon and challenge Pixel 5

Smartphones have become even more critical than ever before but the rising prices of high-end flagships are giving consumers pause when buying a new one. In the US, the previous quarter proved that the best-selling phone is a mid-ranger and Apple’s launch of the new iPhone SE could tip the balance in its favor this quarter. It seems that Samsung … Continue reading

University Of California System To Eliminate SAT, ACT Requirements For Admissions

The use of standardized tests in college applications has long been criticized as favoring wealthier, white students.

Trump Slammed Online For Praising ‘Good Bloodlines’ Of Henry Ford

The founder of Ford Motor Co. helped spread anti-Semitic rhetoric and was considered by Hitler to be an inspiration.

T-Mobile rolls out free unlimited service with 5G for first responders

T-Mobile has announced that it is giving first responders in the United States free unlimited service on its network. This offering is intended to support first responders through their respective agencies, which can include police and sheriff’s departments, fire departments, and EMT services. The service offers unlimited talk, text, and data, including access to the carrier’s 5G network. T-Mobile doesn’t … Continue reading

Galaxy Note 20 renders have one questionable S Pen change

If Samsung sticks to its schedule despite moving its event completely online, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 20 in about three months. Of course, there’s plenty of time for speculation and leaks, though many pieces are already falling into place. One of the latest offers a more complete picture of what the S Pen-toting phablet could look like but … Continue reading

Queer Chechens Share Terrifying Accounts Of Abuse, Torture In New HBO Documentary

David France’s “Welcome to Chechnya” uses innovative technology to protect the identities of its LGBTQ subjects.