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The prestigious Turing Award went to Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan, whose computer graphics work helped shape films, videogames, and virtual reality. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Hushed Spectacle of Soccer Matches in Empty Stadiums
Before most international leagues suspended or canceled their seasons due to the coronavirus, some teams first tried a different approach. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreYou Can Get up Close to This Coronavirus—It’s Made of Glass
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Read MoreSonos’ Fix for Aging Speakers Is Two Separate Sonos Apps
The company’s VP of software defends the solution in an interview with WIRED. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreIs a Luxury Smartwatch Worth the Money?
Tag Heuer’s Connected watch costs $1,750. Montblanc’s latest is $995. Both devices will have short lifespans—so should you splurge? Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreAmazon Warehouses Will Now Accept Essential Supplies Only
The company says the unprecedented move will help get items like food and diapers to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic faster. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreResearchers Will Deploy AI to Better Understand Coronavirus
More than 2,000 papers have been published about the virus since December. It will take some smart algorithms to mine insights from them. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreHow to Entertain Your Young Children During Quarantine (2020): iPod Touch, Lego, Podcasts
In many places, schools and daycares are closed. Here are some tips on how to entertain your little ones, and on how to talk to them about Covid-19. Powered by WPeMatico
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