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Read More »The 15 coding languages with the highest salaries, and how to learn them online at no cost
[ad_1] If you’re self-isolating and have extra time on your hands, or if you recently became unemployed and are looking to gain an in-demand skill, learning how to code could help your career. According to jobs site Indeed.com, the two …
Read More »Apple is locked in a power battle with the UK, France, and Germany about how COVID-19 should be tracked
[ad_1] There’s a power battle between the UK, Germany, and France on one side and Apple and Google on the other about coronavirus contact-tracing. Like other countries, the UK, Germany, and France are creating apps that will track people who …
Read More »Silicon Valley's favorite sleep tracker is being used to help detect COVID-19 symptoms early and tackle big questions about the coronavirus' aftermath
[ad_1] Wearable tech company Oura is partnering with the University of California, San Francisco on a study to determine whether its smart rings can detect COVID-19 symptoms early. The $300 smart ring can measure metrics like skin temperature and heart …
Read More »15 games to play on Zoom, from a murder mystery to cooking challenges (ZOOM)
[ad_1] As the coronavirus closes schools and workplaces, people are increasingly turning to Zoom video calls for work and fun. As video calls become the primary method of socializing, websites and apps are popping up designed to facilitate games on …
Read More »BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti faces his toughest leadership test ever as coronavirus slams his already-injured digital media company
[ad_1] BuzzFeed has scaled back its operation as advertisers and partners have slashed spending, citing the coronavirus’ impact. Digital media had been consolidating before the pandemic, and the economic downturn could accelerate that trend. Observers see the crisis as a …
Read More »Nintendo says that at least 160,000 Switch users' accounts have been hacked — here's how to make your account more secure with two-factor authentication (NTDOY)
[ad_1] Nintendo’s Switch game console is wildly popular, with over 50 million units sold — and it’s currently out of stock nearly everywhere due to increased demand as millions are forced indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. As more people than ever are …
Read More »These four charts show how use of Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Zoom has skyrocketed thanks to the remote work boom (MSFT, ZM, WORK)
[ad_1] The coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent rise of remote work has led to dramatically increased demand for apps that enable collaboration and communication. The biggest beneficiary has been Zoom, which has seen its user base balloon to 300 million, …
Read More »Wary VCs are pulling back into their close circles of trust. That's bad news for women founders and other long-excluded entrepreneurs, one study finds.
[ad_1] As VCs continue to reevaluate funding opportunities amid the coronavirus-led economic crunch, founders from nontraditional backgrounds could be squeezed out of the pipeline. A new study by Jane VC of 247 early-stage founders found just 26% were optimistic about …
Read More »Apps like Words with Friends and Houseparty saw a huge resurgence in March — here's the full list of apps users are downloading while stuck at home (GOOG, MSFT, ZOOM)
[ad_1] Communication tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have seen downloads spike as people are encouraged to stay in their homes due to the coronavirus. Some mobile games have also seen a boost from the coronavirus. Apps from several years …
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