Work From Home and Remote Collaboration, new MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Xbox Series X Detailed

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech March 18 Work From Home [Opinion: The value of contingencies and remote collaboration]( In the meantime, however, it’s clearly time to settle into new modes of working, with technology obviously playing a key role. Work at home numbers are going to shoot up tremendously, for example, and many people are about to get… In the meantime, however, it’s clearly time to settle into new modes of working, with technology obviously playing a key role. Work at home numbers are going to shoot up tremendously, for example, and many people are about to get… Mobile [Apple updates MacBook Air with improved internals for $999, new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard]( Users disappointed with Apple's butterfly keyboards on the MacBook Air will be pleased to know that the ultrabook's latest version now comes with scissor switches like its bigger 16-inch Pro sibling and gets a performance boost with Intel's 10th-gen Ice… Users disappointed with Apple's butterfly keyboards on the MacBook Air will be pleased to know that the ultrabook's latest version now comes with scissor switches like its bigger 16-inch Pro sibling and gets a performance boost with Intel's 10th-gen Ice… The Web [Amazon aims to hire 100,000 employees to keep up with demand]( You read that right: 100,000. At a time when much of the world is seeking to avoid working, we're not entirely sure how successful Amazon's hiring push will be, but regardless, it certainly speaks to the severity of this outbreak.… You read that right: 100,000. At a time when much of the world is seeking to avoid working, we're not entirely sure how successful Amazon's hiring push will be, but regardless, it certainly speaks to the severity of this outbreak.… Next-Gen [Microsoft reveals Xbox Series X internal design and specs]( Today, Microsoft revealed the full specifications and design details of its upcoming Xbox Series X console, after a series of leaks and teasers that made PC gamers a little envious. And that's because the new Xbox isn't just chuck full… Today, Microsoft revealed the full specifications and design details of its upcoming Xbox Series X console, after a series of leaks and teasers that made PC gamers a little envious. And that's because the new Xbox isn't just chuck full… Coronavirus [US government could work with tech firms to track the coronavirus using phone location data]( According to a Washington Post report, Facebook, Google, and other companies took part in discussions with health experts on how phone location data could be used to track the pandemic in the US. While the plan will raise privacy concerns,… According to a Washington Post report, Facebook, Google, and other companies took part in discussions with health experts on how phone location data could be used to track the pandemic in the US. While the plan will raise privacy concerns,… Facepalm [Latest Windows 10 update causes system slowdowns, crashes, more]( Released on March 12, the KB4551762 update comes after a security vulnerability in SMBv3 was prematurely leaked online. Microsoft says the latest release "updates a Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 protocol issue that provides shared access to files and printers." Released on March 12, the KB4551762 update comes after a security vulnerability in SMBv3 was prematurely leaked online. Microsoft says the latest release "updates a Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 protocol issue that provides shared access to files and printers." The Web [Grocery and food delivery apps set record days of app downloads]( Public officials have been advising communities to participate in “social distancing” and based on some interesting data from analytics and intelligence firm Apptopia, people are indeed heeding the warnings. Public officials have been advising communities to participate in “social distancing” and based on some interesting data from analytics and intelligence firm Apptopia, people are indeed heeding the warnings. Gaming [Half-Life: Alyx pre-loading starts Friday, here's how to score a free copy]( Half-Life: Alyx is set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2 and tells “the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine.” Curiously enough, it’s a virtual reality exclusive meaning you’ll need some… Half-Life: Alyx is set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2 and tells “the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine.” Curiously enough, it’s a virtual reality exclusive meaning you’ll need some… [Slack unveils a new simpler and customizable design]( The popular communication service is rolling out a big update that includes additions such as a new navigation bar, improved shortcuts, and folder-type drop down sections. The update will become available today for desktop users with updated iOS and Android… [You can play Assassin's Creed Odyssey for free this weekend]( Odyssey is arguable the best Assassin’s Creed game to date. Set in Greece in 431 BC, it has much more of an RPG focus than previous AC titles, containing dialogue options, branching quests, and multiple endings. Almost two years after… [Amazon temporarily limits Fulfilled by Amazon shipments to household staples and medical supplies]( The FBA program, for the unaware, allows third-party sellers to take advantage of Amazon's pre-existing shipping and logistics network to get products in the hands of customers. It allows for a more hands-off approach to deliveries, which can be a… [Leaked benchmarks show the iPhone 12 could outperform every Android phone]( The A13 Bionic processor in last years trio of iPhone 11s is faster than the Snapdragon 865 inside Samsung’s recent flagship—though the S20 Ultra has much more RAM—but the A14 Bionic chip in the iPhone 12 will be even faster,… [TikTok star licks plane toilet seat for "coronavirus challenge"]( The 22-year-old, who has twice appeared on the Dr. Phil show, boasts almost 22,000 TikTok followers and around 162,000 on Instagram. She shared the clip of her kneeling in front of a plane’s toilet before running her tongue across it.… [Doom Eternal lands this week, reviews are overly positive]( Reviewers are praising [Doom Eternal]( calling it an excellent refinement of the 2016 reboot, and maybe one of the best first-person shooter campaigns of 2020. [Microsoft showcases new low-latency, cross-compatible Xbox Series X controller]( As Microsoft's next-gen console gets closer to launch, it is starting to open up about the design and features of the Xbox Series X (XSX). As is customary, the new hardware will include a newly redesigned controller. Senior Designer Ryan… [WhatsApp could soon get self-destructing messages]( Despite being one of the most popular apps out there, Facebook-owned WhatsApp likes to take its time in rolling out key features, which its rivals have either long since offered or otherwise were expected sooner than they're actually implemented. [Samsung eUFS 3.1 storage chip offers threefold increase in write speeds, enters mass production]( With its embedded Universal Flash Storage 3.1, Samsung has been able to surpass 1GB/s write speeds for smartphone storage, boasting a 3x increase over its previous eUFS 3.0 spec. The company claims it to be the 'fastest mobile storage' that… [Universal movies will be available to stream the same day they hit cinemas]( The Hollywood Reporter notes that cinemas are entirely closed in 32 or more markets overseas and partially closed in another 15 territories. It’s expected that this week will see most or possibly all US theaters temporarily close. Cinemas in New… [Tesla begins deliveries of the Model Y crossover]( Thanks to production capacity boosted by its Shanghai factory, along with improvements made to existing facilities, Tesla was able to shrink the Model Y's release window by six months, with production commencing in late January. [Facebook is giving employees $1,000 bonuses to deal with coronavirus fallout]( As The Information highlights, Facebook had nearly 45,000 full-time employees on its payroll at the end of 2019. It is unclear if the bonus will also be extended to the thousands of additional contractors that do work for the company. 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