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• AT&T, Verizon, and others pledge not to cut your internet off during coronavirus pandemic

  13-03-2020 22:23
  
  The Federal Communications Commission today announced a new initiative designed to help mitigate one possible effect of the coronavirus: namely, the ability of citizens to use their internet to work from home during the outbreak. The “Keep Americans Connected” pledge would help mitigate the effects of the massive “stay at home” social movement by helping ensure users won’t lose access to one of their most necessary functions — for now, anyway. FCC Chairman @A
  
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• Apple may reveal MacBook Air with improved keyboard as soon next week

  13-03-2020 21:09
  
  It was just yesterday we reported on rumors that Apple is planning on revamping keyboards within its entire MacBook lineup soon. Turns out Apple may be getting started even sooner than expected. According to a report from MacRumors citing an anonymous tipster, Apple plans to announce new MacBook Air models last week. The tipster had previously predicted Apple‘s launch of new iPods and iMacs last year, and the timing makes sense; Apple has a tendency to announce new products in March, incl
  
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• Designing the Perfect Typescript Schema Validation Library

  13-03-2020 20:09 via vriad.com
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• No Frills Branding

  13-03-2020 19:50 via kottke.org
  
  https://kottke.org/20/03/no-frills-branding
  
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• Top 10 Tips to Improve your Typography Design

  13-03-2020 18:42 via inkbotdesign.com
  
  https://inkbotdesign.com/tips-to-improve-typography-design/
  
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• Apple takes WWDC 2020 online over coronavirus fears

  13-03-2020 18:16
  
  Apple today announced its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) would this year be held entirely online, for the first time in the conference’s history. The new event will be streamed online, as all Apple’s events have been in the past, but this time there will be no live component to the show, which has been a staple for over 30 years. This year’s WWDC will feature “a full program with an online keynote and sessions.” Apple also hinted we’d see news
  
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• Microsoft could lose its $10B US gov ‘war cloud’ contract to Amazon

  13-03-2020 18:11
  
  The US Defense Department will reconsider its awarding of a $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft over Amazon, following claims president Trump had potentially interfered with the selection process, New York Times reports. Dubbed the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastruture (JEDI), the contract sees its awardee build and maintain the US government’s “war cloud,” handling the processing and storing large amounts of classified war-related data. It also includes an arti
  
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• How Design Thinking Can Benefit Education

  13-03-2020 17:49 via blog.marvelapp.com
  
  https://blog.marvelapp.com/how-design-thinking-benefit-education/
  
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• Porn sites have turned coronavirus into a viral marketing scheme — and it’s working

  13-03-2020 17:46
  
  While the coronavirus pandemic is forcing governments across the world to put entire nations under lockdown, adult entertainment companies have found a way to spin this health crisis into yet another opportunity to make you watch more porn — and according to data, the strategy is working. In the past 30 days alone, there was a total of 6,877,922 coronavirus searches on Pornhub. The hunt for COVID-19-themed porn peaked on March 5, with over 1.5 searches in a day. Viewers in Slovakia,
  
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• Don’t expect too much from the rumored ‘entry-level’ AirPods Pro Lite

  13-03-2020 16:50
  
  I’ll tell you one thing for free: I can’t wait until Apple either announces these earbuds or quashes the rumors, because I hate the phrase “AirPods Pro Lite.” I mean, come on, how can something that’s ‘Pro’ be ‘Lite?’ It’s a contradiction, it’s dumb, and I hate it. Anyway, hate aside, let’s kick off from where all the best stories start: The beginning. There have been rumors circulating over the last few months about Apple
  
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• Ecosia to Join Chrome v81 Default Search Engine Choices

  13-03-2020 16:22 via searchengineland.com
  
  https://searchengineland.com/ecosia-to-join-chrome-v81-default-search-engine-choices-330622
  
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• Scientists find fast charging destroys electric vehicle batteries

  13-03-2020 15:59
  
  For time-crunched EV drivers, fast-charging points are a boon to minimizing enforced stoppages. But scientists have found that continually using high-powered, fast-charging points can decrease the life of EV car batteries. Engineers from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) say that commercial fast-charging stations subject EV car batteries to high temperatures and resistance which can cause cells to crack, leak, and lose storage capacity. [Read: VW wants its EVs to become part of the
  
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• ACLU sues US government over its use of facial recognition at airports

  13-03-2020 15:47
  
  The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the US government over its failure to reveal details about the use of facial recognition at airports. On Thursday, the ACLU and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to order a range of federal agencies to hand over their records about the tech’s usage at airports. The lawsuit centers on concerns that the government can use facial recognition to track our movements, and has refused to provide details about wha
  
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• Pokemon Go update makes it easier to play from home amidst coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 15:30
  
  Pokemon Go is making a few temporary changes to the game to discourage players from putting themselves in danger during the coronavirus pandemic. Developer Niantic told Polygon it’s “prioritizing updates to Pokémon GO features and experiences that can be enjoyed in individual settings.” There will soon be more habitats so trainers can see more monsters without having to stray too far away from home. [Read: This ‘pirate radio’ pays for Netflix,
  
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• Astronomers discover ultramassive white dwarf that could teach us how stars evolve

  13-03-2020 15:00
  
  A team of astronomers from the University of Warwick led by Mark Hollands, have discovered an ultramassive white dwarf with a unique carbon-rich atmosphere never before observed around such a body. The researchers have concluded that the star — located around 150 light-years from Earth — is the product of a collision between two-parent white dwarfs which both narrowly escaped complete destruction. The finding represents the first time that the origins of such a merged white dwarf ha
  
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• A love letter to Rocksmith, the *real* Guitar Hero

  13-03-2020 14:54
  
  Very recently, I rediscovered — no, fell in love all over again — with the video game that turns players into music maestros: Rocksmith. If you’ve never heard of it, Rocksmith is, for the most part, exactly like Guitar Hero — except in place of that tacky, five-button plastic “axe,” you use a real guitar or bass.  Rocksmith was released in 2011, originally it was only compatible with your standard six-string. But a year later, Ubisoft added support for b
  
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• 15 Free High-Resolution Illustrator Brush Packs

  13-03-2020 14:49 via websurfmedia.com
  https://www.websurfmedia.com/15-free-high-resolution-illustrator-brush-packs/
  
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• CSS Mondrian

  13-03-2020 14:39 via cssmondrian.com
  
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• 7 Deadly Graphic Designer Sins (And 4 Ways to Atone)

  13-03-2020 14:39 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2020/03/7-deadly-graphic-designer-sins-and-4-ways-to-atone/
  
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• The Psychology of Color and Emotional Design

  13-03-2020 14:38 via uxbooth.com
  
  https://www.uxbooth.com/articles/the-psychology-of-color-and-emotional-design/
  
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• Does Candy Crush Have a Good UX?

  13-03-2020 14:38 via uxdesign.cc
  
  https://uxdesign.cc/does-candy-crush-have-a-good-ux-3c1a865d24e
  
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• 5 Magnificent Examples of Websites That Convert Visitors into Customers

  13-03-2020 14:09
  
  Need some inspiration to build a high converting website?
  Websites that convert persuade visitors to become customers. These websites drive more revenue, so if you want to increase your site’s revenue, use these examples of websites that convert as inspiration!
  We’ll go over what makes for the best converting websites and five examples of websites that convert. For more tips on website conversion, sign up for our newsletter, Revenue Weekly!What kind of web design converts?
  A good con
  
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• Hackers are spreading fake Android coronavirus trackers to steal your Bitcoin

  13-03-2020 13:18
  
  While the world is in panic mode with coronavirus being declared a pandemic, hackers are busy exploiting the situation to steal money and data from concerned users. After using maps tracking COVID-19 to install malware into PCs, hackers are now spreading fake coronavirus tracking Android apps to fool people into downloading ransomware. Researchers from the security firm DomainTools found that there has been an uptick in domain name registration related to coronavirus. During its resea
  
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• Microsoft Azure is picking up steam. This is the time for you to get on board.

  13-03-2020 13:00
  
  With Azure riding the wave, now’s the time for savvy IT pros to make sure they know all the ins and outs of the rising platform. Even for beginners, The Ultimate Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Prep Courses and Mock Exams Bundle offers up all the knowledge needed to become an Azure expert. It’s available right now at over 90 percent off, just $29, from TNW Deals.
  
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• Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin drops a jaw-dropping 37% in 24 hours’

  13-03-2020 11:30
  
  Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Machiavelli used to say: Let’s pull this rabbit out the hat! Bitcoin price We closed the day, March 12 2020, at a price of $4,970. That’s a jaw-dropping 37.18 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$2942.83. It was the lowest closing price in three hundred and forty-two
  
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• Mmm, Sennheiser’s new Momentum earbuds now have ANC & more juice

  13-03-2020 10:51
  
  The true wireless earbud market is stacked, but a few companies stand out. One of them, of course, is Apple and its ubiquitous AirPods. And one of the others was Sennheiser and its Momentum true wireless earbuds, some of the best-sounding equipment in its category. Well, strap yourself in, because we’ve got some good news: Sennheiser‘s new Momentum earbuds are here. Say hello to the rather imaginatively titled Sennheiser Momentum true wireless 2. Terrible name aside — I m
  
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• How to change your default search engine on Google Chrome

  13-03-2020 10:33
  
  Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Yesterday, Google added support for search engines such as Yandex, Ecosia, and DuckDuckGo, in various countries. That means, if you don’t want to use Google for searches, you can use one the other ones including Yahoo, Bing, and these aforementioned services. Here’s how you can change the default search engine on Google Chrome: On Desktop Ope
  
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• It’s 2020 — so you may as well learn to pitch from a Twitter bot

  13-03-2020 09:53
  
  Originality isn’t easy. It can be hard to see the pay-off from the extra effort that’s required to achieve it, so it’s not surprising that we tend to find ourselves taking the ‘easy way out’ and opting for the lowest common denominator. But most of us also know what it’s like to be at the receiving end of people’s lack of creativity. That’s why the Infinite Conference — a Twitter created by Aaron Z. Best that generates fa
  
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• VW wants its EVs to become part of the power grid when charging

  13-03-2020 09:43
  
  It’s pretty much a done deal that in the future we’ll all be driving electric vehicles. Which means, no more going to petrol stations to fill up because we will hopefully be able to plug into the national grid pretty much anywhere. And that’s creating new opportunities for car makers. Speaking yesterday, Volkswagen‘s chief strategist, Michael Jost, said that electric car batteries could be used to provide stability and security to energy grids, Reuters reports. [Read: Wa
  
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• How to handle toxic people as an online community manager

  13-03-2020 09:00
  
  Communication surrounds us, and it’s so deeply rooted in our everyday life that we barely make any efforts to initiate a new dialog. Especially online. It turns out that self-expression on the internet is way more comfortable than in real life (we all understand the reasons for it). Guided by this idea, one might assume that any position, connected with online communication (SMM, blogging, Patreon, crowdfunding, online marketing or any other activity involving work with an audience) is so
  
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• Microsoft shifts Build conference online amid coronavirus spread

  13-03-2020 07:00
  
  The dangerous coronavirus has caused another event to move to an online-only format. After Google and Facebook canceling their in-person developer events, Microsoft said last night that it’s moving the Build conference to a virtual platform. The conference was scheduled to take place in Seattle between May 19 and May 21. [Read: Hackers are using coronavirus maps to infect your computer] In a statement to The Verge, the Settle-based tech giant said it has taken this step considering safety
  
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• Google confirms an employee in India tested positive for coronavirus

  13-03-2020 06:18
  
  While countries such as Italy and Iran are struggling to contain the deadly coronavirus spread, India is one of the countries which has registered less than 100 cases. However, in a significant development, Google India confirmed last night that an employee working in its Bengaluru office has been tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Google said it’s asking all employees based out of that office to work from on Friday, March 13: We can confirm that an employee from our Banga
  
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• How to use Discord to game and watch movies with friends

  13-03-2020 00:26
  
  Popular voice chat program Discord has a “Go Live” feature that allows people to stream their gameplay and other things to their fellow users. It’s simple to use, and quite useful for sharing other, non-gaming things like movies or shows. Discord today announced that the limit for Go Live viewers has gone from the relatively modest 10 viewers up to 50. This is a temporary change, says CEO Jason Citron, to help those working from home or who’re otherwise housebound by the
  
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