[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple for comment. The company’s factory partners only briefly stopped manufacturing to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, but there has already been evidence of strain on Apple’s inventory across multiple fronts. iPhone 11 volumes have reportedly shrunk slightly worldwide, while the iPad Pro has also suffered shortages. Limited stock for replacement iPhones […]
Category: covid-19
Google makes Hangouts Meet features free in the wake of coronavirus
[ad_1] At least part of the decision to extend the functionality of Hangouts Meet comes out of recent usage stats Google has seen in places where there’s a good reason for people to stay home. In Hong Kong and Vietnam, the company says it’s noticed “hundreds of thousands” of students use its Hangouts Meet and […]
WHO joins TikTok to fight coronavirus misinformation
[ad_1] The clips won’t compete with the latest dance tutorials or political commentary clips in terms of style, but they do appear to be getting an audience. The initial video had over 6.5 million views as of this writing, while the second had over 252,000. Gizmodo noted that these aren’t the first worldwide organizations to […]
FDA allows new coronavirus testing tech before it gets emergency approval
[ad_1] There’s currently just one emergency authorization for COVID-19 in use by the CDC and public health labs, the FDA added. Early US tests were hurt by kits that included a bad reagent that rendered the tests ineffective. To some degree, this is damage control. On top of the problems with early tests, there have […]
LG Display halts work at phone screen factory after coronavirus infection
[ad_1] While there are undoubtedly concerns this could hurt availability of LG’s own phones, it might not be the only company hit by the shutdown. LG Display makes screens for a range of companies, including some of Apple’s iPhones. A closure of just a few days could lead to shortages if there isn’t enough supply […]
Coronavirus bursts Big Tech’s bubble
[ad_1] During RSA’s second day, the City of San Francisco declared a State of Emergency. By day three, California confirmed its first Coronavirus case of unknown origin, sending the world outside RSA into a tailspin. Needless to say, this was not one of the viruses 40,000 infosec professionals were looking for. However, RSA is a […]
Amazon is the latest to pull out of GDC over coronavirus fears
[ad_1] On top of this, Amazon has also begun restricting “non-essential” employee travel in the US after doing the same in China in January. The internet giant joins Facebook, Sony, EA, Epic Games, Microsoft, Kojima Productions and Unity Technologies among the major brands exiting GDC. This won’t necessarily lead to GDC shutting down, as there […]
Facebook bans coronavirus ads that promote ‘cures’ and fan hysteria
[ad_1] Speaking to Business Insider, a Facebook spokesperson said, “We recently implemented a policy to prohibit ads that refer to the coronavirus and create a sense of urgency, like implying a limited supply, or guaranteeing a cure or prevention. We also have policies for surfaces like Marketplace that prohibit similar behavior.” Facebook has come under […]
Overwatch League cancels South Korean matches due to coronavirus
[ad_1] Blizzard will now need to find a place to place to host the league’s weeks five, six and seven games, with a specific schedule coming sometime in the future. The coronavirus outbreak has sent ripples throughout the tech and gaming industries. This week, Mobile World Congress was supposed to start. However, it was cancelled […]
Samsung temporarily shuts down phone factory following coronavirus case
[ad_1] Chip and display factories across South Korea aren’t affected, Samsung said. Gumi isn’t far from Daegu, the heart of the current outbreak in the country. The Gumi plant makes higher-end handsets primarily destined for the South Korean market, but they include foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Fold. That could pose […]