The Verge reports that Apple and Google have revised their ambitious automatic contact-tracing proposal, just two weeks after the system was first announced. An Apple representative said the changes were the result of feedback both companies had received about the specifications and how they might be improved. The companies also released a “Frequently Asked Questions” […]
Burberry is rejecting the British government’s help in the wake of the coronavirus, vowing to maintain base pay for all employees unable to work remotely, and slashing top bosses’ salaries by 20 percent for the April-to-June period. The company is also pushing back its 2019-20 results announcement to May 22 from May 14 in order […]
The Verge reports that Apple and Google have revised their ambitious automatic contact-tracing proposal, just two weeks after the system was first announced. An Apple representative said the changes were the result of feedback both companies had received about the specifications and how they might be improved. The companies also released a “Frequently Asked Questions” […]
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued the first authorization for an at-home COVID-19 test kit. LabCorp, the diagnostics company producing the tests, says it will give first access to health care workers and first responders.With this test, people who are eligible can swab their nose to collect a fluid sample, but they will […]
On Thursday, April 23, Today’s Homeowner star and Home-Improvement Guru Danny Lipford answered questions from individuals tuned in to the livestream and he shared a few of his favorite easy upgrade projects and Leviton products that help make the home smarter, safer and more efficient. “While we are all adapting to spending more time at […]
Luxury designers and retailers know that when it comes to their product, it’s a pretty hard sell these days. With the primary, practical needs of both work-from-home staples like loungewear and slippers or athletic- and wellness-focused gear like running shoes and yoga pants, the demand for beautiful high heels, evening dresses and the like is […]
Travis Scott’s first virtual performance wasn’t just spectacular — it also broke a record. Developer Epic Games revealed that the concert, which took place inside of Fortnite, saw 12.3 million concurrent players participate. The developer says this is “an all-time record” for the battle royale game. The previous record holder was last year’s Marshmello concert, […]
The makers of Lysol, the Washington State Emergency Management Division, and the Environmental Protection Agency all scrambled to do damage control after President Trump appeared to suggest injecting people with disinfectants could be a possible cure for COVID-19. During Thursday night’s White House press briefing, an official from the Department of Homeland Security said that […]
If you’ve ever hoarded, like, an insane amount of Chipotle guacamole (who hasn’t?) you’ve probably wondered what type of magic that they put in there to make it taste so delicious. Well now, Chipotle has revealed its genius guac recipe so you can replicate it at home. Chipotle’s Executive Chef Chad Brauze took to […]
You’re sheltering-in-place. You’re looking around, noticing all the nooks and crannies that you’ve been ignoring for days, weeks, months…years. Well, here is a short list of Spring Home Improvement To-Do’s you can tackle to get you ready for Spring and Summer! Boost curb appeal with plants/trees/flowers Inspect your flowerbed plants and trees in your yard […]