• iPad Pro with 5G, mini-LED backlighting, or both, rumored to be launching in late 2020.
• Supply chain sources tell DigiTimes that mini-LED is going to get a big boost from Apple, as the company wants to use the technology on medium-size devices like the iPad Pro.
• Meanwhile, Jon Prosser says a 5G iPad Pro with a new A14X chip is due out this fall.
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Apple might have had to cancel its rumored spring media event due to the pandemic currently sweeping the planet, but that didn’t stop the company from unveiling a few new products this week. On Wednesday morning, Apple quietly dropped two press releases on its website — one revealing an all-new iPad Pro with a LiDAR Scanner, and the other announcing a MacBook Air with a cheaper price point and an upgraded keyboard.

As intriguing as the new iPad Pro is, it might also be a stopgap as Apple prepares to launch a revolutionary new tablet this fall. We have heard countless rumors about Apple’s plans for the iPad line, but the reports are beginning to paint a clearer picture of what the late 2020 iPad will have to offer, including 5G and mini-LED technology.

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• Google I/O, the company’s annual developer conference, was scheduled to begin on May 12th.
• On Friday, Google confirmed that the event has been canceled and will not be held “in any capacity.”
• Google typically shows off new versions of the Android OS and occasionally new hardware at the annual event, but it will have to find a different venue this year.
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Google announced on Friday that Google I/O 2020 has been fully canceled. The annual developer conference is the biggest event of the year for the company, similar to Apple’s WWDC (which has also been canceled), and is usually where Google shows off the latest version of the Android mobile operating system. Several hardware debuts have taken place at Google I/O as well, including the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL at last year’s event.

This announcement comes just weeks after Google said it would cancel the physical event at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, but would “explore other ways to evolve Google I/O to best connect with our developer community.” In the days since, Google’s decision was made for it.

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• Apple this week released a new MacBook Air with some significant hardware upgrades.
• The biggest change to the MacBook Air is that it does away with the butterfly keyboard that was arguably the biggest design fiasco in Apple’s history.
• The early MacBook Air reviews are in and the consensus is that Apple has a hit on its hands.
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With Apple retail stores outside of China still closed for the foreseeable future, it’s not exactly an opportune time for Apple to release a slew of new products. Still, Apple has a product roadmap to adhere to and the company earlier this week released revamped iPad Pro models, an updated Mac Mini, and last but not least, and a brand new 13-inch MacBook Air priced aggressively at $999.

Apple was initially going to announce the aforementioned products, along with the iPhone 9, at a special event sometime this month. Of course, those plans fell by the wayside in the wake of the coronavirus and social distancing measures.

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• Disney made a surprise announcement on Friday, revealing that the recently released Pixar film Onward will be immediately available for purchase online.
• The move follows Universal’s similar initiative to launch a few upcoming movies directly online in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Could Disney do the same thing with bigger films set to launch this year, including Black Widow, whose May 1st launch was just canceled?
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Manufacturing, travel, restaurants, and entertainment are just a few industries that will take massive hits in the near future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of them can adapt to weather the storm. Restaurants can deliver food, and entertainment can move online. To that point, Universal announced earlier this week that several of its 2020 theatrical releases will be available online on the day they hit theaters, which is an interesting development for the movie business.

Most companies have delayed the premieres of their upcoming releases, and some theater chains have already closed, which means other films scheduled to launch during this period will have to find somewhere new to launch. Disney is apparently ready to do a bit of both, and it’ll be interesting to see what it means for one of its biggest films of the year, Marvel’s Black Widow, which was originally scheduled to launch on May 1st.

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• Google Maps has now begun to display a coronavirus alert on Android, iPhone, and the web.
• The message reminds people to call their doctors before visiting a medical facility and points to the CDC’s official help page for the novel coronavirus.
• The virus is highly contagious, and the CDC says that people who think they have the disease shouldn’t go to a hospital without first calling a doctor or 911 for instructions.
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Google is doing several things to help during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The company promised to develop a version of the nationwide COVID-19 website that Trump bragged about a week ago, although the site might have a more limited scope than initially advertised. The company has also placed a COVID-19 news panel on the homepage of YouTube to provide quick access to authoritative information about coronavirus developments, and Google reduced video streaming quality to SD in Europe, the epicenter of the pandemic right now. It’s therefore not surprising to see Google Maps used to raise awareness about the coronavirus, as Google is now displaying COVID-19 warnings inside the Android and iPhone versions of the app.

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• Philips Hue makes the most popular smart lighting solutions in the world, and experts tend to agree that they’re also a cut above the competition.
• Unfortunately, the best products in any category often come with steep price tags and that is definitely the case with Philips Hue’s smart light bulbs — they generally cost two or even three times a much as rival products from smaller brands.
• Most people try to wait for sales before stocking up on new Philips Hue lights, and it just so happens that the company’s most popular smart LED light bulb ever is on sale right now at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen in a year.
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Ask a thousand different Philips Hue users if they love their smart lighting set and we would wager that nearly every single one of them would say yes. Ask those same thousand Philips Hue users if they think the company’s various smart LED lights and lamps are way too expensive, and every single one of them will definitely nod in agreement. But it’s like the old saying goes: you get what you pay for. And if you want the best smart LED lights in the business, you had better be prepared to pay.

Now, the good news for anyone looking to expand an existing Philips Hue setup or to start a brand new setup in your home is that Philips Hue lights do tend to go on sale from time to time. The discounts used to be far more frequent, of course — Philips Hue didn’t even offer any deals for Black Friday last year — but sales still do pop up from time to time. Some Philips Hue deals are better than others, and it just so happens that one of the best deals we’ve seen in about a year just popped up on Amazon.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 2-Pack A19 LED Smart Bulb, Bluetooth & Zigbee compatible (…: $75.40 ($37.70 each)

The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 LED Smart Bulb is the single most popular bulb Philips Hue makes, and it normally sells for $50. In case you’re unfamiliar with the terminology, A19 is basically the regular size bulb that fits into most lamps and fixtures. It’s what you picture when you think of a light bulb, and Philips Hue’s supports 16 million different colors along with all the other bells and whistles you can expect from a Hue bulb. Head over to Amazon right now and pick up a 2-pack of these popular multicolor bulbs, and you’ll only pay $75.40 total. That’s just $37.70 per bulb and it’s one of the best prices we’ve seen. Definitely stock up now before this deal is done.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 2-Pack A19 LED Smart Bulb, Bluetooth & Zigbee compatible (…: $75.40 ($37.70 each)

You can also buy individual A19 multicolor bulbs for $42 if you need an odd number, and there are a bunch of other Philips Hue deals that are all listed below.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 LED Smart Bulb, Bluetooth & Zigbee compatible (Hue Hub…: $42.00

Philips Hue White A19 4-Pack 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Smart Bulb (Compatible with Amazon Ale…: $41.99

Philips Hue White A19 60W Equivalent LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit (4 A19 White Bulbs and 1 Hub Co…: $89.99

Philips Hue White and Color Decorative Candle 40W Dimmable Smart Bulb (Hue Hub Required, Works…: $49.90

Philips Hue 2-Pack Premium Smart Light Starter Kit, 16 million colors, for most lamps & overhea…: $128.98

Philips Hue White 2-Pack A19 LED Smart Bulb, Bluetooth & Zigbee compatible (Hue Hub Optional),…: Price too low to display

Philips Hue White Ambiance BR30 2-Pack 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Smart Flood Light (Hue Hub R…: $42.90

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Bose Home Speaker 500 with Alexa voice control built-in, Black: $299.00

Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar, works with Alexa: $399.00

Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II – Soft black: $99.00

Bose SoundLink Revolve, Portable Bluetooth Speaker (with 360 Wireless Surround Sound), Triple B…: $159.00

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Portable & Long-Lasting Bluetooth 360 Speaker – Triple Black: $239.00

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Durable Over Ear Headphones with Soft…: $24.99 (use code L5G769UL)

Wireless Earbuds, Mpow Bluetooth Earbuds, aptX Tech Stereo Bass Sound 42H Playtime / IPX7 Sweat…: $27.49 (use code 9S32KV2I)

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• The ultra-powerful IBM supercomputer Summit has identified 77 compounds that could help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
• These compounds could be used to develop treatments and vaccines that would halt the spread of the virus and prevent further infections.
• With dozens of possible options, each of these drugs will have to be tested to see how effective they are in a real-world scenario.
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Scientists have enlisted the help of a supercomputer to fight back against the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory just published the results of a project in which they tasked the massive IBM supercomputer known as Summit with finding the most effective existing drugs that could combat COVID-19.

The paper, which was published in the journal ChemRxiv, focuses on the method the virus uses to bind to cells. Like other viruses, the novel coronavirus uses a spike protein to inject cells. Using Summit with an algorithm to investigate which drugs could bind to the protein and prevent the virus from doing its duty, the researchers now have a list of 77 drugs that show promise.

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• Best Buy is hosting a huge 3-day sale on its website right now, and it couldn’t come at a better time considering we’re all going to be spending a ton of time indoors during the weeks — and perhaps even months — to come.
• Deals include up to $200 off MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops, $50 off iPads, up to $300 off Windows laptops, and plenty more.
• The sale ends just before midnight on Sunday, so you have plenty of time to find your favorite deals.
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Those of us who are responsible, decent human beings are in store for at least a few weeks of isolation as we all try to slow down the spread of COVID-19 infections and “flatten the curve.” After all, that’s the only chance we have of ensuring hospitals aren’t stretched too thin so that people who need urgent care can get it. Since we’re going to be spending so much time indoors, many of us are going to want to stock up on new gadgets and gizmos to help us work or just pass the time. Now is definitely the time to do it, while nonessential items are still shipping. Amazon is already running out of deals, so we can likely expect nonessential shipping times to start slipping fairly soon.

Our Deals team has already told you about tons of great deals available right now. Highlights include the $350 Bissell ICONpet cordless stick vacuum that’s better than a Dyson for $199, tons of deals on best-selling Bose speakers, the $40 Fire TV Stick for just $22.99 for Prime members, $5 off certified refurbished Fire TV Stick 4K players, one last chance to get the crazy wireless camera that lets your smartphone see anywhere for just $31.99, some great Philips Hue deals including $50 multicolor A19 LED smart light bulbs for $37.70 each, the awesome $240 Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven for just $107.50, shockingly good $50 wireless noise cancelling headphones for only $24.99 with coupon code L5G769UL, and more. There’s another big sale going on right now at Best Buy though, and we wanted to make sure we brought it to your attention. It’s a 3-day sale that lasts from now until midnight on Sunday, and you can shop the entire thing on Best Buy’s special sale page. You’ll also find our picks for the 10 best deals in the sale down below.

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• The spread of the novel coronavirus is starting to pick up the pace here in the United States, and things are going to get a whole lot worse before they start to get any better.
• That means we’re going to be spending a lot of time indoors for the next few weeks at the very least, and potentially for even longer than that since it took so long for many people to start taking COVID-19 seriously.
• People are tightening their purse strings across the country but we still need things to occupy us while we’re cooped up at home, so you should definitely check out three crazy deals that Amazon is running right now on headphones and a Bluetooth speaker.
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If you’re like the vast majority of Americans in areas where the novel coronavirus pandemic is spreading rapidly, you’re worried about a few important things right now. The top priority is obviously self-quarantining and doing everything you can to slow the spread of the virus because that is the only way we can prevent overcrowding in hospitals. Some say it’s already too late for that, but every person who takes this pandemic seriously and does his or her part to slow the spread of the virus is potentially saving lives.

On a more personal level, millions upon millions of Americans are being impacted financially by the COVID-19 outbreak. Businesses are being forced to close their doors and not everyone is able to work from home, of course. Even still, we’ll all be spending plenty of time at home over the coming weeks and months, and no one wants to sit there staring at the walls the entire time.

When you’ve run out of things to watch on TV, you’ll undoubtedly want to turn to music and that’s why Amazon is running three killer deals that can give your listening experience a big boost for way less money than you would expect to pay for top-rated personal audio products.

First up, we have the shockingly good TaoTronics TTBH047 Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones. They offer great sound quality, impressive noise cancelling tech, up to 24 hours of battery life, and a low retail price of $50. Use the coupon code L5G769UL at checkout and you can pick up a pair for just $24.99.

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If you would prefer in-ear headphones as opposed to over-ear, the Mpow M5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds are on sale for just $27.49 with the coupon code 9S32KV2I and a second on-site clippable coupon. These popular cord-free earbuds typically sell for $55 and they’re worth every penny, offering CVC 8.0 noise cancellation, impressive audio quality, and battery life of up to 42 hours with the included charging case.

Wireless Earbuds, Mpow Bluetooth Earbuds, aptX Tech Stereo Bass Sound 42H Playtime / IPX7 Sweat…: $27.49 (use code 9S32KV2I)

Finally, those of you who want to share the love should definitely check out the Vtin SoundHot Q1 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, which offers surprisingly good sound quality for such a tiny device. Just check out the 1,500+ 5-star ratings on Amazon if you don’t believe us. This tiny speaker typically costs $24, but an on-site coupon and the promo code VNBH221A slashes that price all the way down to just $10.19.

Vtin SoundHot Q1 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Loud HD Sound,10…: $10.19 (use code VNBH221A)

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• Researches have looked at how long the novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces and in the air to better understand how to prevent infections.
• The virus that causes the COVID-19 disease can survive for up to three hours in the air, and up to three days on certain surfaces.
• The findings further support the idea that there are two simple things anyone can do to prevent infections: Social distancing and thorough hand-washing.
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You’ve been hearing this advice everywhere for months now, and I’m about to repeat the same thing: wash your hands often, especially when you return back home — and be sure to use sanitizer if available while you’re out and about. Also, don’t EVER touch your face until you’ve washed your hands. It can be annoying when you have to make a conscious effort not to put your hands anywhere near your face, but it’s all for your own good.

The reason we’ve heard these things since the novel coronavirus was discovered in China is pretty simple. The SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive outside of the body. It’s spread via tiny droplets when someone coughs or sneezes, droplets that then land on surfaces around the infected person. Touching those surfaces is enough to get it on your hands. And from there, it might be just a matter of time until it reaches your mouth or eyes.

Researchers have looked at the COVID-19 virus’s ability to survive on different surfaces and in the air, and the conclusions aren’t great. The virus can live from hours to days outside of the body, and that’s why washing your hands and disinfecting surfaces is crucial for beating this illness. Also, because it can live up to three hours in the air, you should avoid being in close proximity to people until the spread of this deadly virus is under control.

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