Day: March 16, 2020

Canada Closing Borders To Non-Citizens Because of Coronavirus

Canada is closing its borders to non-citizens because of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday. From a report: “We can still slow the spread of this virus,” Trudeau said at a press conference. “It is time to take every precaution to keep people safe.” Canada will make some exceptions to the closure…


Coronavirus puts R.E.M.’s It’s the End of the World As We Know It on charts – CNET

Lenny Bruce is not afraid, but the rest of us aren’t doing so hot. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple explains how to return and repair devices while stores are closed globally – CNET

Apple has extended the deadline on returns and exchanges in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. …read more Source:: CNet


AMD Ryzen 9 4900H coming for gaming, creator laptops this spring – CNET

AMD takes on Intel’s Core i9-9980H processor for high-end laptop power in thin designs. …read more Source:: CNet


Data surge as more Brits work from home? Not as hard on the network as their nightly Netflix binges, claims BT

We’ll be OK, says former incumbent telco Brit telco BT is talking tough, saying it is confident its broadband network will not buckle under the increased strain of extra people using broadband as they work from home to avoid catching the coronairus.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Manticore Games launches Core to make game design more accessible – CNET

Game construction kit Core went into open alpha today. …read more Source:: CNet


7 free video chat apps to use while you’re social distancing – CNET

Stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic? Use these videoconferencing options to keep in touch with family, friends and your workplace. …read more Source:: CNet


Hellman & Friedman Acquires Checkmarx for $1.5B

The private equity firm will buy Checkmarx from Insight Partners, which will continue to own a minority interest. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Westworld season 3 premiere recap: Dolores, Jesse Pinkman and algorithms – CNET

The first episode shows Westworld hasn’t lost any of its Westworld-liness. …read more Source:: CNet


Mitt Romney Thinks Every American Adult Should Get $1,000 During The Coronavirus Outbreak

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the US, people nationwide are being encouraged to stay inside their homes and states and cities are beginning to close restaurants, bars, and other businesses. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has a plan he thinks can help: Give every adult in the US $1,000. From a report: “Every American…