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Nintendo ramps up production so you can finally buy a Switch

According to a report published in the Nikkei Asian Review, Nintendo is amping up its production of the Nintendo Switch by 10% or so.
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Where to donate your stimulus check to help people affected by coronavirus

If you want to donate your stimulus check to fight the coronavirus outbreak, here are the best charities that could use the money.
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Fire up your brain with DT’s ultimate work-from-home playlist

Need something to help you improve your focus while working from home? Digital Trends' ultimate work-from-home playlist is second only to a great cup of coffee.
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Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Should you sanitize your mail and packages during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Proper cleaning is important to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus from surfaces in your house, but what should you do with your mail and packages?
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Cooking Mama: Cookstar controversy takes an ugly turn

Cooking Mama: Cookstar was pulled from the Nintendo eShop. Now, publisher Planet Entertainment and IP-owner Office Create are airing their grievances in public.

NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, launches for Comcast subscribers

NBC's new streaming service, Peacock, is doing a miniature launch on Wednesday, April 15, for Comcast subscribers, with a wider launch scheduled for July 15.
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Github makes core features free for everyone

GitHub, one of the world's largest repositories for coding, announced that it is making its core features free for everyone, and cutting prices for paid plans.
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Apple releases mobility data to show if people are social distancing

Apple is releasing mobility data gathered by Apple Maps as part of the effort to fight COVID-19. The data shows stats for walking, driving, and public transit.
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Should you buy a UV sanitizing wand?

UV sanitizing wands are a popular item on the internet in the time of COVID-19. We talked to an expert to find out if they are really effective or even safe.
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UV light is nature’s disinfectant, but can it kill coronavirus?

UV light is commonly used to disinfect surfaces and kill bacteria -- but can it work against the coronavirus? Here's everything we know about its effectiveness.
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How often should you clean your gadgets? Probably more than you do

The COVID-19 outbreak has made people much more conscious about washing their hands properly, but are they giving enough attention to the things they touch?
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Coronavirus vaccines are in the works, but they aren’t coming soon

As many people keep themselves at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19, vaccines are already in the works. Unfortunately, they won't be here anytime soon.
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Trump said Google is making a website to help coronavirus testing. It’s not

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Google will develop a website that will help streamline testing for COVID-19. Google was surprised by the news.
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President Trump suspended travel from Europe. What does it mean for tech?

President Donald Trump announced a 30-day suspension of travel from Europe. Here's how it impacts tech.
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NBA suspends season after Utah Jazz player diagnosed with coronavirus

The National Basketball Association opted to suspend its season after a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus.
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Online dashboard tracks the spread of coronavirus cases globally

An online dashboard is aiming to offer accurate information on coronavirus infections globally. It is updated by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
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911 hotlines are outdated, so Ginny Katz is building something better

The American emergency response system is aging and easily overwhelmed. Ginny Katz, CEO of HazAdapt, is building an emergency response platform for the future.
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Steve Wozniak’s viral tweet shows how quickly coronavirus misinformation spreads

On Monday afternoon, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak tweeted that he or his wife, Janet Hill, may have been the first case of coronavirus in the United States.
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The hard drive of the future has been swimming through our veins all along

As humanity pumps out ever more data, the storage systems of the pst just can't cut it. Thankfully, nature built an incredible storage system a long time ago: DNA. Not only can DNA hold vast sums of data in a small volume, but it could power a revolution in computing.
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‘The worst I’ve ever seen’: Coronavirus is obliterating the tech supply chain

Coronavirus, has slammed China's electronics manufacturing, and experts warn that there is no easy fix, shortages might be coming.
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We used an A.I. design tool to come up with a new logo. Here’s what happened

Can A.I. replace human creativity in graphic design? We tried Fiverr's new A.I.-powered Logo Maker to see if it could whip up a better logo for Digital Trends.
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Mobile World Congress is officially canceled due to Coronavirus concerns

Due to growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the organization running the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona has officially canceled it.
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Fake meat comes to a hallowed industry: New York’s Jewish delis

Fake meat is all over America's big food chains, appearing in grocery stores, burger joints, even KFC outlets. Now, the fake meat revolution has come to an iconic, traditional sphere: New York's Jewish delis. The decades old Sarge's Deli is serving a plant-based corned beef sandwich, and we're eager to try it.
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Oscars be damned! The Lighthouse was one of the best films of the year

Every year, the Academy snubs some great films in its Oscar nominations, and this year is no different. In overlooking Robert Egger's The Lighthouse, however, the voters have snubbed one of the year's most bizarre, brilliant films. It's a crime big enough to rouse Poseidon himself.
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Here’s how to watch the 2020 State of the Union address online tonight

After a delay due to the government shutdown, the State of the Union is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5. It's an important tradition in the annual cycle of U.S. politics, and will probably dominate the national discourse even more this year. Here is how to watch the address online.
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Could 23andMe’s new pharmaceutical friends finally find a fix for psoriasis?

23andMe has spent years collecting genetic samples from users, and with their consent they've begun developing pharmaceuticals to treat specific diseases. Their latest collaboration with Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall could treat some distressing skin conditions.
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Coronavirus misinformation spreads quickly. Here’s how to spot it

Viruses spread quickly, but so too does misinformation. That's been the case in the wake of the novel coronavirus in China. As the number of cases increases, people online are growing more alarmed -- and spreading fake news. Here's how to spot misinformation about the coronavirus.
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CDC expands coronavirus screenings. What should travelers expect?

The coronavirus outbreak in China is growing, and with five reported cases in the U.S., the CDC is expanding screenings for infection to 20 ports of entry into the U.S. Travelers from China can expect non-contact thermometers scanning their temperature, among other things.
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I dumbed down my phone with Google’s envelope … and kind of liked it

Google recently released Envelope, a printable, paper sleeve that wraps around your phone and leaves you with only a dial pad. It’s a project designed to help you cut down on smartphone usage, and having tried it out, I found a day with a dumbphone was actually refreshing.
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Joe Biden’s plan to save democracy would kill the internet

In a recent interview, presidential candidate Joe Biden said that he thinks Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be revoked, claiming it protects Facebook and others from responsibility for misinformation. If that were to happen, it would break the internet as we know it.
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The best booths at CES 2020

CES is the one of the most impressive tech conventions in the world, but the gadgets aren't the only things that will catch your eye. Companies go all out building elaborate, striking booths to show off their products, and this year had some stunning ones. Here are the best booths we saw at CES 2020.

The weirdest tech we saw at CES 2020

CES isn't just about big TVs, flashy cars, and powerful laptops. Delve into the labyrinth of booths on the show floor in Vegas, and you'll find some truly wild inventions. From toilet-paper robots to the Keurig of olive oils, these are the weirdest things we saw at CES 2020.
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I tasted Impossible Pork and it’s even more meat-like than Impossible Burger 2.0

Impossible Foods, the minds behind the Impossible Burger, showed off their latest product, Impossible Pork, at CES 2020, and we got a chance to try it. Although it's plant-based and contains no pig whatsoever, Impossible Pork is designed to look, taste, and feel like real ground pork. Here's what we thought.