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Google bans employees from using Zoom on work laptops

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  • Zoom has become one of the most popular video conferencing services in the world as the coronavirus pandemic forces us to find new ways to communicate with one another.
  • Zoom is also riddled with security and privacy vulnerabilities, which is why Google has decided to bar its employees from using the software on their work computers.
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One of the more interesting stories to arise from the novel coronavirus outbreak has been the ascent of Zoom. The once-niche video conferencing software has suddenly become the go-to solution for millions of people all around the world that want to keep in touch with their friends, their family, and even their coworkers. Free users were even willing to put up with the 40-minute time limit, but as researchers dug into the software, it became increasingly clear that the Zoom video calling service was a breeding ground for privacy issues and safety concerns.

First came “zoombombing,” which is when uninvited guests burst into your meeting unannounced. That was just the tip of the iceberg, as we later discovered that email addresses and profile pictures were being leaked, the service’s encryption was subpar, and thousands of private Zoom videos could be found online.

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Google bans employees from using Zoom on work laptops originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 9 Apr 2020 at 15:20:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Researchers find a way to use Face ID while wearing a coronavirus mask

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  • To prevent the coronavirus from spreading, the CDC now recommends people put on a mask or face covering when going outside.
  • This has made it difficult, if not impossible, for users to unlock Face ID and access their iPhones.
  • Researchers have recently discovered an imperfect solution to this problem.
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When Apple abandoned Touch ID for Face ID with the introduction of the iPhone X, not everyone was completely on board. Touch ID, after all, was incredibly quick and reliable. As a result, the idea that Apple was going to replace it with facial recognition technology that was seemingly brought back from the future seemed like a risky move at best.

In reality, though, the rollout of Face ID was largely smooth. In fact, there’s a case to be made that Face ID has long been the most reliable facial recognition software out on the market. With that said, the recent coronavirus outbreak has made using Face ID a little bit tricky given that many people are now donning face masks when they go outside.

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Researchers find a way to use Face ID while wearing a coronavirus mask originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 9 Apr 2020 at 14:51:23 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scientists warn that Trump is wrong: Warm weather won’t kill coronavirus

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  • Members of the National Academy of Sciences committee sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy warning the administration that warmer weather won’t stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
  • President Trump said in the past that warmer weather will make the virus disappear “miraculously,” starting in April.
  • COVID-19 caseloads in countries with warmer climates, as well as coronavirus cases from warm US states like California and Florida, prove the virus can be very infectious regardless of the weather.
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President Trump has said on more than one occasion that warmer weather will kill the novel coronavirus. He’s wrong. “When it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away,” he said at a rally in New Hampshire on February 10th. The US had only 12 cases at the time, although countries from warmer climates, including Australia and Singapore, were providing direct evidence that warmer weather would not kill the virus or reduce its contagiousness. In total, there were more than 42,000 cases in the world on that day, most of them in mainland China.

Two months and nearly 1.5 million cases later, it’s increasingly clear that weather alone can’t defeat the virus. The increasing caseloads in Florida and California also prove that point. Scientists have even more data on the SARS-CoV-2 survivability in various environments, and some of them have sent the White House an official letter to warn that a heatwave will do little to stop the COVID-19 spread.

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This is how much you should be tipping delivery drivers right now

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  • People are relying on delivery drivers for services like DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are confined to our homes.
  • Those drivers are getting extra business, but they’re also putting their health in increased jeopardy by being around the public more — oftentimes, getting the same level of tips they did pre-crisis.
  • Here’s a rough guide for how much you should consider tipping right now, for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.
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Many of us around the country have been under a stay-at-home order thanks to the coronavirus pandemic for around a month now, which means, among other things, relying on delivery drivers like never before. Drivers for services like DoorDash and UberEats as well as other non-restaurant services like Instacart are in more demand than ever — and, thanks to their increased business, they’re also coming into contact with more customers than before and putting their health potentially in greater jeopardy.

Often, for the same level of tips they were making even before the crisis began. Which begs the question: How much should you be tipping delivery drivers right now? (Hint, more than you were tipping before now.)

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Why coronavirus is so much worse for smokers

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  • Coronavirus attacks vulnerable pathways in the lungs of smokers and patients with COPD, a new study suggests.
  • Those with COPD or who currently smoke have a greater amount of an enzyme that coronavirus uses as an “entry point.”
  • Quitting smoking lowers the amount of this enzyme in the lungs and could help prevent serious COVID-19 complications.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected individuals of all ages, races, and backgrounds, but some experience far more serious symptoms than others. Determining what risk factors play the biggest role in the severity of a COVID-19 infection is paramount to saving lives, and new research suggests a reason why smokers and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at a much higher risk of serious infections.

The research, which was led by Dr. Janice Leung of the University of British Columbia and St. Paul’s Hosptial, focuses on a molecule called ACE-2. ACE-2 (which stands for angiotensin converting enzyme II) is believed to act like an open doorway for coronavirus to infect lung cells, and new data suggests that smokers and those with COPD have far more of these “entry points” in their lungs than those with healthy lungs.

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Turn your home into a movie theater with these stunning 4K projectors

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If you’re in the market for a new TV, there are plenty of great deals available right now on Amazon. We told you about some of the best ones earlier this week. Before you go that route though, there’s another option you should definitely consider exploring. Movie theaters are going to be closed for the foreseeable future and even once they reopen, it’ll be a long time before we can go to public spaces like that without having to worry about being infected. So why not create a movie theater in your own home?

Amazon is offering a nice $50 discount on the Optoma UHD50 4K Home Theater Projector, a true 4K projector that’s nice and bright for indoor use. In fact, the picture still looks great even with the lights on in your room. It’s about the price of a good 65-inch 4K TV, but you can make the screen any size you want! Or if you don’t mind spending an extra $48, you can pick up the BenQ TK800M 4K Home Theater Projector instead.

Optoma UHD50 4K Home Theater Projector

  • TRUE 4K ULTRA HD: Experience high-quality home cinema feel with 4K Ultra HD with 8.3 million addressable pixels, enabled by the Texas Instruments 4K UHD DLP chipset
  • 4X THE PIXELS OF 1080p: See more detail with 4 times the pixels of your 1080p HDTV; higher resolution creates a razor-sharp picture for the ultimate 4K home theater experience
  • HDR COMPATIBLE: HDR10 technology with DCI-P3 wide color gamut support displays everything in the Rec2020 colors to match Television and Film quality; also Providing brighter whites, deeper blacks, and greater color depth
  • FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION: Whether ceiling mounted or placed on a table, get your picture just right with the UHD50’s zoom, throw ratio, vertical lens shift, and keystone correction
  • VARIETY OF INPUTS: Connect with most media players, gaming consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices with input options such as HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 support, HDMI 4K, USB, VGA, and more
  • EXTRA LONG LAMP LIFE: Enjoy up to 15,000 hours of lamp life enabling an average of two 2-hour movies every day 10+ years
  • 4K UHD GAMING READY WITH HDR: Connect with the latest consoles and gaming PCs for an immersive experience

Optoma UHD50 True 4K Ultra High Definition DLP Home Theater Projector for Entertainment and Mov…: $1,149.60

BenQ TK800M 4K Home Theater Projector

  • TRUE 3D ENABLED UHD 4K: Enjoy immersive sports experience with true 4K UHD resolution with dedicated football and sport modes
  • EXPERIENCE COLOR AND CLARITY: See more true-to-life colors with 96% rec. 709 color gamut (brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens). Horizontal Frequency – 15K – 102KHz. Vertical Scan Rate- 23 – 120Hz
  • HDR 4K EXPERIENCE: exclusive projector-optimized HDR design brings vivid HDR images without losing color to be intended (HDR10/hog support)
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR IMAGE: All glass 4k-optimized lens Array (7 elements/4 groups) with greater light penetration increase image clarity and sharpness.
  • FLEXIBLE SETUP: Auto keystone correction & 1. 1x zoom makes it simple to project ideally aligned images from a variety of locations. Works with your Roku, Fire TV Stick, XBOX, PS4 etc.
  • HIGH CONTRAST RATIO: A high Native contrast ratio ensures that the image quality is sharp and has the best Black levels in its class
  • DLP TECHNOLOGY: DLP is the leading technology used in 90% of the world’s cinemas and 100% of digital IMAX theaters. You will experience a longer lasting, slimmer design, sharper and crisper image in BenQ projector
  • Included Components: Remote, Power Cord, User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Lens Cover

BenQ TK800M 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with HDR and HLG | 3000 Lumens for Ambient Lighting |…: $1,299.00

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Here’s when coronavirus stimulus checks will start arriving

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  • The first wave of $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks will reportedly begin going out on Thursday.
  • If you filed your 2019 taxes and provided a bank account for your tax return, you could receive a direct deposit as early as this week, or by the end of next week at the latest.
  • If you don’t get your $1,200, you can give the IRS your direct deposit details through a web portal.
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Millions of Americans have been laid off or furloughed due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. Unless you’re able to do your job from home, chances are you’re not working right now, which is why one of the key elements of the US government’s $2.2 trillion relief bill is a $1,200 check for nearly every adult in America.

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Pass the time in coronavirus quarantine by finding fun things to do with $6 smart plugs

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  • Tech-savvy gadget lovers and smart home novices alike can agree on one thing: Wi-Fi smart plugs are awesome.
  • These tiny little boxes are used to add Wi-Fi connectivity and smart features to traditional “dumb” devices that otherwise would not be able to be controlled by a smartphone or smart home system.
  • Beyond how great smart plugs are in general, there’s another reason to take advantage of today’s great deal on Gosund Mini Smart Plugs — figuring out fun new ways to use them is a great way to help pass the time with your family while self-quarantining.
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Everyone loves smart plugs. After all, what’s not to love? If you’re a tech-savvy smart home connoisseur, Wi-Fi smart plugs allow you to connect all of your traditional “dumb” devices to whatever smart home system you might use, from Samsung’s SmartThings to Apple’s HomeKit and everything in between. If you’re an average consumer who is not terribly tech-savvy, you probably still love smart plugs because they make it wonderfully simple to control things in your home from your smartphone or with your voice.

Now, there’s another reason to stock up on some more smart plugs: Quarantine.

Because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, responsible Americans across the country are self-quarantining. This means staying at home with your family and isolating as much as possible unless you absolutely need to go out for groceries or an emergency. That means we’re all spending a lot of time in close quarters and we need things to keep us busy, so finding fun new things to do with smart plugs could be just what the doctor ordered.

You can control just about anything that plugs into the wall for power, so the possibilities are practically endless. Here’s a nifty use case I came up with: I connected my outdoor LED landscape lighting to a smart plug so that I can turn all of my outside lights in the front and back on or off from my phone. I can also set schedules that automatically adjust based on sunrise and sunset each day, and I use SmatThings to enable another cool feature: I have all my lights set to turn on automatically anytime my Arlo cameras detect motion in the middle of the night.

Gosund Mini Smart Plugs are among the more popular plugs we cover here on the site, and you can pick up a 4-pack right now for $22.07 instead of $30 if you use the coupon code PDLT9T84 at checkout. That’s just $5.52 per plug, so you really can’t go wrong.

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Check out some more specifics about these top-rated plugs from Amazon’s product page:

  • Control From Anywhere: With Gosund smart plug, you can control your home appliances from anywhere with your smartphone. No need to worry about walking into a dark room anymore, you can turn on the lights before you get home
  • Hands-free Voice Control: Smart plugs Works with Alexa and Google Home, control your devices through voice control. Hands-free experience helps to take care of moms, kids, elders and the disabled people, be ready and try these Alexa smart plugs
  • Set Timer & Schedule: Make the smart outlet to power on and off automatically, such as set lights to come on at dusk or turn off at sunrise, the countdown feature also helps you to turn on/off the appliances as you want
  • User-Friendly Functions: You can create a group and scene for all your wifi outlet and control them with a single command, and we have a device sharing feature that allows you to share the control with your family
  • Enjoy Fast Installation: The setup for this wifi plug is super easy, no hub required, you can connect them with your 2.4G Wi-Fi directly. Simply download the Gosund app on iOS or Android, and enjoy the convenience of smart home

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The CDC just changed key info about hydroxychloroquine on its coronavirus site

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  • The CDC corrected a page on its website that detailed therapeutic options for the novel coronavirus disease.
  • A previous version included the actual dosage of the controversial hydroxychloroquine drug for COVID-19 patients, information that was based on anecdotal evidence rather than peer-reviewed studies.
  • As popular as the drug might be on TV right now, there’s no reliable scientific evidence that it can hasten the recovery from COVID-19 or prevent a coronavirus infection.
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You’ve heard about chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine everywhere by now, and it’s all thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic that’s shutting down countries around the world. The drug is just one of the various possible COVID-19 therapies that are in testing right now, but it’s so popular for one reason: President Trump parrotted a report he saw on the news that it could be a game-changer and that it can help us get rid of the illness.

The sad reality is that we’ve hardly reached a point where the science can back any of that up. There are limited studies that say anti-malarial drugs can help ameliorate the overall state of some patients. And there are equally limited studies that say it won’t make a difference. Then there’s anecdotal evidence from patients who think they’ve survived COVID-19 because of chloroquine therapy, just as there’s anecdotal evidence that hydroxychloroquine can poison people who misuse the drug. And one person died because he took something that sounded like the miracle cure being talked about on TV.

Health experts keep warning us that hydroxychloroquine isn’t the miracle drug you’re looking for because the science doesn’t back up that idea. But even so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published unusual guidance about the drug on its official coronavirus pages, which can easily be labeled as misinformation. Thankfully, the CDC has now fixed the error.

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Get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free when you buy 3 months on Amazon

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There’s no question that the next-generation Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are both shaping up to be huge upgrades over this console generation. You really can’t go wrong either way according to what we’ve seen so far. That said, it certainly seems like Microsoft might end up coming out on top this time around, based on everything we know so far. That means if you have an Xbox One right now and you’re planning to upgrade to a new console around the holidays or next year, you’re almost definitely going to go for the Xbox Series X.

Whether that’s the case or you’re happy with the Xbox One and you plan to stick with it for at least a few more years, there’s one thing that’s true for all Xbox gamers: you need a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if you want to get the most out of your console. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold and access to more than 100 console and PC games, plus key features like online multiplayer gaming. You get access to new game releases immediately as well as big discounts up to 20% when you buy new games.

You know you need Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but what you might not know is that there’s a terrific deal right now at Amazon that will save you some serious cash. Buy an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-Month Membership as a digital code right now, and Amazon will give you another 3 months for free! This is a limited-time deal so you don’t have long to take advantage, and everything you need to know is down below.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership [Digital Code]: $44.99
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Here’s pretty much everything you need to know about Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from Amazon’s page:

  • Includes Xbox Live Gold and over 100 high-quality console and PC games. Play together with friends and discover your next favorite game
  • Play together with friends on the most advanced multiplayer network.
  • With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
  • Play new games on day one like Gears 5, and critically-acclaimed indie titles—plus blockbusters like Metro Exodus and Monster Hunter: World
  • Get exclusive member deals and discounts up to 20% off games in the Xbox Game Pass library, plus up to 10% off related game add-ons and consumables. If you have existing Gold or Game Pass membership(s), they will upgrade to Ultimate at a conversion ratio. See xbox.com/gamepass.

And here are the terms of the deal:

  • This is a limited time offer.
  • Code valid through July 15, 2020.
  • Maximum of one token unit of eligible product per customer/or mailing address.
  • Offer only applies to digital content sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC (look for “sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC” on the content detail page) and all eBooks made available through Amazon.com. Digital content (except for eBooks) sold by third-party sellers or other Amazon entities will not qualify for this offer.
  • Offer does not apply to physical goods.
  • Digital content and services may only be available to customers located in the U.S. and are subject to the terms and conditions of Amazon Digital Services LLC.
  • Amazon reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time.
  • Offer is non-transferable and may not be resold.
  • Offer discount will be allocated proportionally among all promotional items in your order.
  • If any of the products or content related to this offer are returned, your refund will equal the amount you paid for the product or content, subject to applicable refund policies.
  • If you violate any of these terms, the offer will be invalid.
  • Unless an Amazon Gift Card is the stated benefit of the promotion, promotional codes (including those placed directly in accounts) may not be redeemed for Amazon Gift Cards.

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Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $139.00

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case: $169.00

HoMedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitizer, Black | Faster Than Any UV Sanitizer On The Market | Kills U…: $79.99

Aerostar Home Max 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter, Made in the USA, Captures Virus Particles…: $37.99

Breathe Naturally Universal 12×48 Cut-to-Fit Activated Carbon Filter (4 Pack) Charcoal Air Filt…: $25.99

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: Buy two, get a $20 Amazon credit

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones SoundSurge 60 Ove…: $33.99 (use code BGRCE060 by 4/18)

Smart Plug Gosund Smart Wifi Outlet Works with Alexa and Google Home, 2.4G Wifi Only, No Hub Re…: $22.07 ($5.52 each) (use code PDLT9T84 by 4/10)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership [Digital Code]: $44.99
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Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

LETSCOM Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified 15W Max Fast Wireless Charging Pad Ultra Slim, Compatibl…: $5.09

Anker USB-C Wireless Charger, 15W Fast Wireless Charging Pad, Qi-Certified, 7.5W Fast Charge iP…: $34.99 (use code AKRB2502)

Anker Nebula Capsule Max, Pint-Sized Wi-Fi Mini Projector, 200 ANSI Lumen Portable Projector, N…: $395.49 (use code HOMEMAX6)

Optoma UHD50 True 4K Ultra High Definition DLP Home Theater Projector for Entertainment and Mov…: $1,149.60

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $39.99

Today’s Top Deals

  1. Today’s top deals: Rare AirPods Pro sale, Anker blowout, DIY face masks, Fire TV Stick 4K for $25, smart plugs for $6, more
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  3. Get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free when you buy 3 months on Amazon

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