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Legendary meme site YTMND is back online to distract us all

“You’re the Man Now, Dog!,” the internet’s most nostalgic meme website, is back up to entertain us all in these trying times with both new and old content.
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With Sprint merger done, John Legere steps down as T-Mobile CEO

Mike Sievert, whose previous role was T-Mobile’s president and chief operating officer, will take over as CEO of the New T-Mobile effective immediately.
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Some hospitals breathing easier after Musk makes good on ventilator promise

Hospitals in the UCLA Health network and the NYC Health and Hospitals Network have so far received donations from the company, including ventilators.
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Everything you need to know about the new Fitbit Charge 4

There's a slew of new features in the Fitbit Charge 4 that people have been asking for, as well as the usual features that you have come to know and love. 
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New York Attorney General questions if Zoom is doing enough to protect privacy

New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Zoom asking about the company’s security measures amid increased traffic. 
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Snapchat wants to help you bust coronavirus myths with a new game

The filter prompts you to choose between fact or fiction when it comes to the coronavirus. You can share results with friends and invite them to play with you. 
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U.S. Space Force first launch: How to watch live

The U.S. Space Force will launch a military communications satellite into geostationary orbit as part of a national security mission on Thursday, March 26.
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New coronavirus test promises to give you results on an app in 30 minutes

The testing device would sync to an app that controls the device, provide telemedicine options, and track someone's movement to contain the spread of the virus.
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SpaceX is the latest tech giant to join efforts against the coronavirus

SpaceX will start to make and donate supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizers to help hospitals and healthcare workers fight the coronavirus outbreak.
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Spotify introduces ways for fans to directly help musicians in need

Musicians will soon have the option to fundraise directly from their Spotify artist profile pages so that their fans can donate to them or a particular cause.
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How HP is using 3D printing to help fight the coronavirus

HP is providing healthcare workers with a dedicated website to find 3D printable designs like face shields, hands-free door openers, mask adjusters, and more. 
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The best free online concerts to watch from your couch

Many artists are taking the social distancing opportunity to provide free, live shows so all of us stuck at home can pretend we are right there with them. 
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Bill Gates says the U.S. missed its chance to avoid a coronavirus shutdown

The Microsoft co-founder said that the United States should have started taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously and making preparations back in January. 
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This map shows how well your state is social distancing

Unacast's social distancing scoreboard shows which states are doing the best job of following isolation guidelines amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
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Instagram’s co-watching feature takes the isolation out of social distancing

Instagram's new co-watching feature allows users to scroll with their friends -- liking posts, watching stories, or watching the same Instagram Live together.
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Google Maps adds coronavirus warning to doctor or medical facility searches

The warning message encourages people to follow CDC guidelines on the coronavirus and to call their doctor before showing up there with coronavirus symptoms.
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Pixar’s Onward comes to digital platforms and Disney+ early

Disney Pixar's Onward is available for purchase on digital platforms starting Friday. The film will also be available to all Disney+ subscribers on April 3.
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Toilet paper calculator tells you if you’re hoarding or destined to run out

Enter how many toilet paper rolls you have, plus the number of times you use the bathroom, and a calculator tells you the number of days your supply will last.
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Startup creates $135 coronavirus test you can take at home

Medical-testing startup Everywell will soon offer a direct-to-consumer home test kit for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The kit will cost $135.
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No, streaming Netflix in HD won’t kill the internet right now

EU regulators asked Netflix to stop streaming in high definition amid the coronavirus crisis, but network degradation isn't currently a problem in the U.S.
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Delta is cutting flight capacity by a staggering 70% amid the coronavirus crisis

Delta Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would cut flight capacity by a 70% amid the ongoing COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak.
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Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed

Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
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5 key insights on coronavirus from Bill Gate’s Reddit AMA

Philanthropist Bill Gates took to Reddit to answer some questions about the COVID-19 outbreak during an Ask Me Anything session on the Coronavirus subreddit.
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Skillshare unlocks thousands of courses for students at home amid coronavirus

With schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, Skillshare is opening up its extensive list of unique class offerings for high school and college students.
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This app could tell you if you crossed paths with someone who has coronavirus

The free, open-source app shares location data between people’s phones to let them know if they have come in contact with someone who has the coronavirus.  
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U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus

Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Facebook gives employees $1,000 each to help them deal with coronavirus crisis

Facebook announced it would give each of its 45,000 full-time workers a $1,000 bonus amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, with further bonuses to come later.
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Uber and Lyft suspend carpool option to help prevent coronavirus spread

Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are temporarily suspending their carpool options for rides amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, effective immediately. 
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AMC and Regal close all their movie theaters over coronavirus

AMC Theatres said it would close all 1,000 of its theaters for at least six to 12 weeks, and Regal Cinemas will close its 542 locations until further notice.
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TikTok told its moderators to suppress videos by ‘ugly’ or poor users

TikTok reportedly told its moderators to demote or suppress videos that contain “ugly” or poor users. 
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Universal Pictures moves to release movies currently in theaters to On Demand

Universal Pictures will this week release movies like Emma, The Invisible Man, and The Hunt on Xfinity On Demand for two-day rentals starting at $20 per movie.
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Israel seeks treasure trove of sensitive phone data to track coronavirus cases

The classified dataset would help the government decide what citizens should be quarantined based on if they crossed paths with someone who has the coronavirus.
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Virtual learning: How to keep your kids engaged while they’re off from school

A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning. 
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How to watch the Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders if you missed it

The 11th Democratic debate took place on Sunday, March 15, in Washington, D.C. If you missed it, here's how to watch it in its entirety.