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May 4, 2020

3 Improvements the COVID-19 Pandemic May Force

In the works right now are three things that may result in a better post-pandemic world. One is video conferencing, which has been on a slow ramp to overnight success since the mid-1960s when it was supposed to become the standard way we communicated. Another is robotics, which is getting a ton of attention right now, ranging from automated delivery to automated manufacturing. The third is 3D printing.

How to Stay Safe on the Internet, Part 3: Drive the Black Hatters Mad

Like conventional criminals, criminal hackers choose easy, lucrative targets. One group in the crosshairs is made up of companies that have data on millions of users, such as private sector entities with a Web presence. Why go after one user at a time when data is collected in one place? Criminal hackers also like to hunt small organizations that have modest capital but weak information security.

How to Fix Your Phone or Tablet's Broken Screen

Cracked or broken mobile device screens can be costly to fix, but a few inexpensive DIY strategies can eliminate a repair shop visit and salvage your tablet or phone.

EndeavourOS 2020: Possibly the Best Arch Linux Option

EndeavourOS is a rolling release Arch Linux-based distribution with some handy new features that improve the user experience. This latest version comes with graphical install options and preconfigured desktop environments. Jack Germain has a review on LinuxInsider.

Bottom Line: iPhone SE Packs Great Value for the Money

Apple's new iPhone SE delivers incredible value and performance, has a surprisingly good camera, and handles videos well. Reviewers were impressed by the phone's A13 chipset. However, criticisms include insufficient battery life, absence of night mode, and lack of 5G support.

UK Rejects Apple-Google Contact Tracing Approach

The United Kingdom's plans to launch a smartphone application to track potential COVID-19 infections won't include Apple and Google. The NHS reportedly found that its own tech, which runs in the background on Apple's iPhone, works "sufficiently well."

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HP's COVID-19 Response: There Should Be an Award for This

[Rob Enderle Op-Ed] Some of the corporate responses to COVID-19 make me incredibly happy I don't work for a large company anymore. There are exceptions though, and HP stands out.

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www.technewsworld.com

Ad Makers Use Deepfakes to 'Refresh' Old Content

With measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 putting a chokehold on their filming capabilities, advertising agencies are enhancing old content with new tech, including deepfakes.

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