Crowdsourcing App Takes Aim at COVID-19

Researchers into the COVID-19 virus have a new source of distributed computing power: crowdsourcing. Usually crowdsourcing involves information or opinion gathering, but in this case it involves computing power. By installing the Folding@home software program, anyone with a computer, gaming console, or even some phones and compute cycles to spare can contribute to the work of coronavirus researchers around the world. Folding@home is a distributed computing project from Stanford University's Pande Lab.

Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Air (2020): Specs, Features, Price

A new iPad Pro is in town as well as a refreshed MacBook Air. There's Lidar tech, better keyboards, and perhaps most importantly, a trackpad.

Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores at cost of 2,900 jobs

The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will lead to 531 shops being shut.

Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators

Boris Johnson is to ask engineering firms to shift production lines to build the life-saving equipment.

Apple's WWDC annual showcase cancelled in favour of online event

The Worldwide Developers Conference is often where new hardware and software products are announced.

Game-playing robot admits mistakes, plus other news

BBC Click’s Kitty Knowles looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

No Purell? No problem! When disinfecting gel sells out everywhere, you can just make some yourself with stuff you (maybe) already have at home.

Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus

Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US.

Coronavirus: UK tactics defended as cases expected to rise

England's deputy chief medical officer says a "balanced response" could see further measures follow.

The 6 Best Projectors (2020): BenQ, Epson, Vava, and More

A tiny portable presenter or a theater-quality behemoth? You'll always have a great movie night with any of our picks.

The app keeping Friday night dinners alive

Millennials have been called 'the loneliest generation' - but one app is trying to tackle that problem for young Jews.

Cupcakes, creams and cocktails: Have we reached 'peak pod'?

Everything from cakes to face cream is available in single-use pods. Have we reached peak pod?

New TCL Foldable Phone Concepts Are Weird but Exciting

The zany designs might not make it to market, but the company is determined to launch an affordable foldable soon.

Rave: Screw Kleenex. You Should Be Carrying a Handkerchief

Disposable tissues aren't sustainable, comfortable, or as versatile as their handkerchief counterparts.

Money for iPhone Users, Cell Service From Space, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

Apple Might Owe You $25 for Slowing Down Your iPhone

Cupertino insists it did nothing wrong when it throttled aging handsets. But the decision will cost Apple hundreds of millions in payouts.

Bike Friday Haul-A-Day Review: A Lightweight, Affordable Ride

This slim, small cargo bike is a great pick for families on a budget.

Online Altruists Are Making Reddit More Accessible

To help Redditors with visual impairments, volunteers are writing elaborate transcriptions of memes and images across the site. 

Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?

A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert".

Best Pet Camera (2020): Petcube, Furbo, and More

These cameras let you check up on your dog or cat—and feed them treats—over the internet.

Toy Fair 2020 Madness: Mega-Pikachu, Beanie Baby Fashion, and More

We had so much fun at Toy Fair 2020 this past weekend, we had to show you some more photos of the zany scene.

Etika mural becomes Pokemon Go spot in tribute to YouTuber

A New York City mural to deceased YouTuber Etika becomes a point of interest in video game Pokemon Go.

Xbox Series X Details: Features, Processor, and More

Microsoft shed a little light on its next-generation console, including the ability to suspend and quickly resume multiple games at once. 

Wales considers online GCSE exams

The new head of Wales' exam watchdog believes "significantly more" tests could be sat online.

How lake gases are powering homes in Rwanda

Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity.

The Best Snow Gear (2020): Ski Jackets, Goggles, and More

From snowboard bindings to the best balaclava we've ever tested, here is our favorite ski and snowboard equipment.

Robots gain lessons in hot dogs and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

Extortion Artists Prey on AdSense Users

A new extortion scheme targets users of Google's AdSense program. The scam threatens to flood a website with bogus traffic until Google suspends the site's AdSense account, unless the owner pays $5,000 in bitcoin to stop the attack, security blogger Brian Krebs reported. The grifters appear to be exploiting a click-fraud crackdown Google launched last summer. The case sounds like a classic threat of sabotage, where an actor attempts to trigger an enforcement action against a publisher by sending invalid traffic to their inventory, Google said.

Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block

Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws.

Why your new work colleague could be a robot

Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs.

HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money'

A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize.

Why the world needs 'Instagrans'

A new generation of influencers are making their mark on social media.

ACLU Blasts Clearview's Facial Recognition Accuracy Claims

The American Civil Liberties Union has leveled criticisms against facial recognition tool developer Clearview for making misleading claims about the accuracy of its product. Clearview apparently has been telling law enforcement agencies that its technology underwent accuracy testing modeled on the ACLU's 2018 test of Amazon's Rekognition facial recognition tool. For that test, the ACLU simulated the way law enforcement used it in the field, matching photos of all 535 members of the U.S. Congress against its database.

Consumer contract changes 'could save customers money'

Internet, pay-TV and phone customers will now be offered the best deals when their contracts end.

Samsung Scores With 5G Galaxy S20's Camera Specs, New Z Flip

Samsung refreshed its Galaxy smartphone line, introduced a new foldable phone, and upgraded its wireless earbuds offering at its Unpacked event in San Francisco. Its three new flagship phones are all 5G ready. The S20 is priced at $999, while the S20 Plus will sell for $1,199, and the S20 Ultra for $1,399. The S20 is smallest of the trio, with a 6.2-inch display. The Plus' display is 6.7 inches and the Ultra's is 6.9 inches. All the units have three cameras -- wide angle, ultrawide and telephoto -- and the Plus and Ultra have a fourth for AR.

Razr Reviews Raise $1500 Durability Question

Motorola's new foldable Razr phone has been garnering mediocre notices from early reviewers, who tended to find its performance underwhelming for a phone priced at $1,500. Still, it does have personality, which can go a long way in the smartphone market, noted Bob O'Donnell, chief analyst at Technalysis Research. "We've reached an era where phones are incredibly personal. That's why I think you're going to find a bunch of people who like the Razr. It's radically different from all the other phones that are out there."

Turn Your Ikea Frekvens Gear Into a Boombox—or a Chicken

The new collection, a collaboration with Teenage Engineering, has its own set of 3D-printable accessories.

Nebia by Moen Review: A Showerhead That Made Me Really Cold

Not even a luxury, high-tech showerhead can make me turn on the mist setting in the middle of winter.

'You're a good dog': Robo-pup helps people with dementia

The robot is used as part of a live animal therapy treatment to help encourage emotional attachment.

Portl's 'holoportation booth' lets users beam-in live and life-sized

The projection display is able to show pre-recorded video or live images broadcast from another location.

Americans Are Split On Online Dating—but Swipe More Than Ever

A new survey backs assumptions with data: Like IRL romance, finding a match on the web is a mixed bag. And yes, women get lots of unwanted dick pics.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on Maps, AI, Ads, and Ambient Navigation

On Google Maps' 15th anniversary, the CEO underscores the importance of machine learning, while downplaying Google's dominance in advertising.

Watch Trump Give the 2020 State of the Union

President Trump will deliver his third address before Congress Tuesday, on the eve of the Senate's scheduled vote on impeachment.

Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035

The government plans to bring changes forward by five years to help the UK reach climate targets.

NFL: How tablets are speeding up American football

Insiders say the tempo of games has become faster and there is more emphasis on player skill.

5 Best Password Managers of 2020: 1Password, Bitwarden, and More

Keep your logins under lock and key. We picked our favorites for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browser.

Tech's Role in Addressing Coronavirus and Other Potential Pandemics

The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency in recognition that the disease risk no longer is confined to China. United Nations member countries may decide to close their borders, cancel flights, implement special screenings at airports, or take other steps in response to the notice. U.S. health officials earlier this week announced they would fast-track work on a coronavirus vaccine, with the goal to have an early-stage trial within three months. That timeline is considered optimistic.

Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India

A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app.

DoubleTake App Turns Your iPhone Into a Multi-Cam Studio

A new iPhone app allows you to capture two high-quality video streams simultaneously from any of the mobile device's cameras. Called "DoubleTake," the free software is produced by FiLMiC, which also makes a pro style video capture and editing app for the iPhone. With DoubleTake, you can shoot two 1080p video streams at the same time, in either landscape or portrait mode, using any of the cameras in an iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11, Xs Max, Xs or Xr. To make choosing a camera easier, the app contains a camera picker view.

10 Best Android Phones You Can Buy (New, Unlocked, Cheap)

Wonder what the absolute best Android phone is right now? We have the answer, and some alternatives from Google, OnePlus, Samsung, LG, Moto, and more.