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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber is planning to implement a new policy in the coming weeks requiring drivers and riders in the US and certain other countries to wear face masks or coverings, a company spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. As first reported by CNN Business, the ride-hailing company also is developing technology to detect whether its drivers are wearing face coverings before they begin accepting passenger trips.In a statement emailed to The Verge, the spokesperson said Ub

Its nickname is ‘murder hornet’ | Washington State Department of Agriculture As The Verge’s weekend editor, I endeavor to find a good mix of stories for our Saturday and Sunday site visitors, balancing news about tech and policy with the latest about the coronavirus and its impact, along with other news of the day. Some days the news is upbeat and interesting and then other days the writers of the script for 2020: The Horror Show throw in a murder hornet plot twist because a p

Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to exploring new design trends this year? Check out the full ‘Sprint’ program here. It’s time for bed, but first, a few routine tasks: Put on pajamas. Brush teeth. Open windows. Unlock doors. Place wallet, personal documents, and banking information in a convenient pile on the kitchen counter. Sweet dreams. If that scenario is unsettling, consider how often the same sensitive information is entered into our digital d

TL;DR: Lego has dropped a range of deals for Star Wars Day, with offers ending on May 4.May 4 is the most important date in the calendar for serious fans of Star Wars, and it's also pretty big for Lego.
The company's once again running a massive Star Wars Day sale to mark the event, with impressive deals on absolutely loads of popular sets. All of these offers are valid until May 4, so you still have plenty of time to save.
SEE ALSO: You can now watch every episode of 'The Mandalorian' for free

TL;DR: A three-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.69 per month, saving you 70% on list price.We know that a lot of people invest in VPNs to access blocked content on streaming sites, but it's important to remember that these services are primarily focused on improving your online security and privacy. 
The ability to bypass online restrictions is great, but shouldn't take precedence over advanced security features. You should be looking for something that does both jobs ef

Echidna Walkabout and Koala Clancy Foundation Koalas lick tree trunks to quench their thirst when it rains, scientists just learned. It upends what biologists long thought about koalas: that they get almost all the water they need from the eucalyptus leaves they eat.But koalas probably lap up water like many animals — except they do so from trees, according to the findings published today in the journal Ethology. With fires, heat waves, and droughts putting more and more stress