Yearly Archives: 2020

Leaked Gmail redesign integrates Chat, Meet, and document collaboration in one place

Update: Google has officially announced the changes. Original story follows: Google seemingly has a big Gmail redesign in the works that could let you collaborate with colleagues, work on Google Docs, and talk over Google Meet all without leaving Gmail. Leaked images of the redesign were spotted on Google’s website for the Google Cloud Next ‘20: OnAir event by Twitter user Tahin Rahman (via Android Police). In the redesign, there are now tabs for Mail, Chat, Rooms, and Meet. The Chat… Source link

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Trump’s ‘culture war’ on Biden isn’t winning voters to his side

With the coronavirus surging and the economy in tatters, President Trump seems to have decided that his surest path to reelection lies in portraying Joe Biden, his Democratic rival, as a “puppet of the militant left” who will allow “thugs” and “angry mobs” to “tear down” monuments to “our heritage” — including Confederate symbols and statues of early slaveholding presidents. Trump’s latest campaign ad hits all these notes, claiming that “you won’t be safe in Joe… Source link

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Yahoo DFS Golf: the Memorial

the Memorial Tournament Dublin, OhioMuirfield Village Golf Club – Par 72 – 7,392 yardsField – 131 entrantsPurse – $9.3M The Preview It’s like deja vu all over again as the PGA Tour remains in Dublin, Ohio on the heels of Collin Morikawa‘s playoff victory over Justin Thomas at the inaugural Workday Charity Open, hosted by Muirfield Village Golf Club where we’re accustomed to enjoying the historic Memorial Tournament. This year’s edition of the Memorial feels extra special with a loaded field… Source link

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Ashley Moody: Deadline Approaching for Restitution Claims in Yahoo Data Breach Case

On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office issued a Consumer Alert to urge victims of the Yahoo Inc. and Aabaco Small Business, LLC’s data breaches to claim millions of dollars made available for restitution. Individuals with Yahoo accounts between Jan. 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2016 are entitled to settlement claims and free credit monitoring. The deadline to file a claim is July 20. For more information on the claims… Source link

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Seaport is latest hit by Iran mystery fires [Video]

At least seven ships have reportedly caught fire at Iran’s Bushehr seaport, marking what appears to be the latest in a series of fires and explosions around the country — some of which have hit sensitive sites. Iran’s Tasnim news agency says no casualties have been reported. The state broadcaster showed firefighters tackling clouds of smoke at a shipyard at the southern port on the Gulf. The cause is not currently known. There have been several explosions and fires around Iranian military,… Source link

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UNC ties up with Google to launch mental health app for front-line workers

ER doctor Sam McLean understands the intense pressures facing front-line healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working on a COVID unit, McLean himself contracted coronavirus and, unfortunately, infected two of his family members. “First responders and healthcare workers are facing a lot of challenges right now. There is the personal risk of severe illness or death. Much worse, there is the anxiety and fear of infecting loved ones,” McLean said. Webinar On-Demand Webinar:… Source link

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Warn users about ‘national security risks’

CLOSE The federal government may be warming up its antitrust enforcement machine and pointing it at Big Tech. The House Judiciary Committee has announced a sweeping antitrust probe, promising “review of the market power held by giant tech platforms.” (June 4) AP Tech Congress is asking Apple and Google to warn users about apps that pose “national security risks” days after the government showed interest in banning TikTok.  National Security Representative Stephen… Source link

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Google’s quiet experiments may lead to smart tattoos, holographic glasses

A simple pair of sunglasses that projects holographic icons. A smartwatch that has a digital screen but analog hands. A temporary tattoo that, when applied to your skin, transforms your body into a living touchpad. A virtual reality controller that lets you pick up objects in digital worlds and feel their weight as you swing them around. Those are some of the projects Google has quietly been developing or funding, according to white papers and demo videos, in an effort to create the next… Source link

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Google Discover Now Shows Large Images for Non-AMP Pages

Google appears to have fixed an issue with Google Discover that was preventing large image previews being displayed for non-AMP pages. This is a follow-up to a previous story back in April in which we reported Google was aware of the issue and working on a fix. Search Engine Journal’s lead developer, Vahan Petrosyan, initially brought this issue to Google’s attention and now informs me it has been resolved. This is good news for all non-AMP sites that are eligible to appear in Google… Source link

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Ben Carson on second coronavirus economic shutdown

A second shutdown of the U.S. economy would destroy the country’s financial system, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson told Yahoo Finance. “When you look at the damage that was done the first time, you do that again, and you completely destroy the financial infrastructure, and a lot more people would…die than would ever die from the virus,” said Carson.  The stay-at-home orders put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in mid-March have thrust… Source link

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