From The Verge: As lockdown measures are eased around the world, it’s more important than ever to observe proper health protocol in public. That means wearing a mask (if you can), washing your hands regularly, and social distancing. This last step can be the trickiest, but Google has released a...

From PC Mag: Facebook is set to introduce another way of ensuring the information we consume on the social network isn't misleading.

Facebook product managers Anita Joseph and Michelle Paselli explain in a Newsroom post how ID verification is being extended to include "some profiles with large...

From CNET: Uber is now letting passengers use its service on an hourly basis. The ride-hailing company announced Friday a new feature called "hourly booking" that lets people schedule a trip for $50 per hour for up to seven hours at a time.

Typically, people hail an Uber when they need to get from...

From The Verge: The box that syncs Philips Hue lights with whatever’s on your TV is getting a big update today: it now supports two major HDR standards: HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

At launch, the longly named Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box could analyze content playing at up to 4K at 60Hz, but it only...

From PC Mag: Razer’s most expensive laptop is getting even pricier.

On Thursday, the PC maker debuted a refreshed Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition, which goes on sale today. The laptop has been outfitted with a new Intel 10th-generation Core i7 “Comet Lake-H” processor and an updated keyboard layout...

From CNET: Google on Thursday unveiled a website aimed at teaching people how to spot and avoid online scams, as digital hoaxes hit an uptick amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The website, Scamspotter.org, tries to show people how to identify things such as bogus stimulus checks, fake vaccine offers...

From Cooler Master Press Release: Cooler Master has announced the winner of the MM711 Challenge for COVID-19 Relief and the beginning of the fundraising portion. The challenge aims to raise funds for those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Winner: MM711 Retro
In the design phase that ended on 5...

From The Verge: Samsung has announced further details for its upcoming debit card program: it’s called Samsung Money by SoFi (which, as previously announced, is partnering with Samsung on the program), and it’ll tie in directly with the existing Samsung Pay app.

Originally announced earlier in May...

From PC Mag: Video chats are really having a moment right now. But whether you're still sporting bed head, on the move, or running low on monthly data allowance, not everyone wants (or can afford) face-to-virtual-face contact. Enter CatchUp.

The latest experiment from Facebook's (New Product...

From CNET: Savant Systems Inc., a Massachusetts-based maker of professionally-installed smart home systems, has struck a deal with General Electric to purchase the GE Lighting brand, the companies announced today. The venerable lighting manufacturer, which dates back to the invention of the...