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10 tech facts you need to know today - March 27, 2020

1. Tesla has been criticized by 9 of their employees via interviews to a well-known online publication.  Workers from the company have complained about a lack of hand sanitizer, unclear communication from their CEO Elon Musk, and a poor enforcement of social-distancing measures. 2. Government-backed hackers from China have targeted the US in a far-reaching […]

Social distancing during the coronavirus? Try banking online

By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet undefined If the coronavirus has you self-isolating, you’re likely more concerned about staying in touch with loved ones and carefully planning your grocery excursions than about changing your money routine. But if you’re concerned about how to do your everyday financial tasks from home, consider starting to bank online — […]

Apple brings PC-like trackpad to iPad tablets

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple’s new iPad brings PC-like trackpad capabilities for the first time, as the company seeks to make its tablet even more like a laptop computer. Apple says the trackpad will offer more precision than fingers in selecting text and switching between apps. Older iPads will also be able to get trackpad […]

Governments remind tech giants they are not above the law

After almost ten years of investigation, Apple and two of its wholesale distribution partners have been fined a total $1.24 Billion. Apple will pay a record $1.1 Billion – now, the highest fine ever, issued by the French Competition Authority. Tech Data will have to pay €76,107,989, and Ingram Micro €62,972,668. The companies have been […]

Apple temporarily shuts stores worldwide to fight virus

By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic. “In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” CEO Tim […]

Coronavirus continues to impact the tech industry

Coronavirus has affected big companies’ ability to both acquire manufacturing materials, and deliver finished goods. 1. Samsung shuts down its factory in South Korea due to a coronavirus outbreak. While most of the factory reopened soon after, the floor on which the infected employee was found, remained closed a few days later. This brings to […]

10 tech things you should know today

1.) Notorious facial recognition company Clearview AI has sold its technology to thousands of clients including ICE, the Justice Department, numerous law enforcement agencies, and many others, according to BuzzFeed. Clearview AI admitted earlier this week that their entire client list had been stolen. 2.) Facebook has cancelled its annual F8 conference as a result of […]

Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer The virus outbreak in China is hurting Microsoft more than expected, as the company said it won’t meet targets that had already factored in the uncertainty. In particular, Microsoft said revenue from Windows licenses and its Surface devices “are more negatively impacted than previously anticipated.” The company said demand […]

Apple, Broadcom told to pay Caltech $1.1B in patent lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal jury on Wednesday decided that Apple Inc. and Broadcom Inc. must pay $1.1 billion to the California Institute of Technology for infringing on patents. Apple was on the hook for nearly $838 million of the damages awarded in a lawsuit that said Broadcom used its patented Wi-Fi data transmission […]

Lightning Connection - Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

The European Parliament had a hearing which discussed a measure that would ensure smartphone manufacturers produced a common and standardized charger for all mobile devices that were sold in the European Union. This includes: Smartphones, tablets, eBooks and digital cameras. Three connectors are currently in common use: USB 2.0 Micro B (otherwise known as the […]