Mythili Sampathkumar
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Daylight Saving Time in the US: Which way do clocks go in March?
It is nearly springtime again, which means days will get sunnier and progressively longer. This year, the US will spring forward to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on 13 March. On Sunday 13 March, clocks will move forward an hour, with early risers rejoicing and those of us who hit the snooze button getting to do so at least with a bit of light in our room. Here’s a guide to why we change our clocks… → Read More
Daylight Saving Time in the US: do the clocks change this weekend?
You might lose some sleep, but there are warmer, sunnier days ahead → Read More
Daylight Saving Time in the US: do the clocks change this weekend?
You might lose some sleep, but there are warmer, sunnier days ahead → Read More
Daylight Saving Time in the US: do the clocks change this weekend?
You might lose some sleep, but there are warmer, sunnier days ahead → Read More
Kickstarter Reduces Its Staff by Nearly 40 Percent
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter laid off 25 employees and with 30 more employees accepting voluntary buyouts, the company has reduced its staff by nearly 40%. → Read More
Microsoft Wants to Make Outlook a Lot More Like Gmail
Microsoft re-designed Outlook for the web with features like predictive text and scheduled send in order to compete with the nearly universally used Gmail. → Read More
Lawmakers don't like Uber's potential Grubhub acquisition plans
Shared ride giant Uber is coming under attack for its attempt to add to its food delivery capabilities by buying GrubHub. → Read More
European Netflix Viewers Still Seeing Low-quality Streaming
Netflix is still reducing video bitrates for the streaming giant's European users two months after reducing bandwidth at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Twitter is Letting Some Employees Work From Home Forever
Social media giant Twitter announced Tuesday it will allow some of its employees to continue working remotely — even after the coronavirus pandemic has ended. → Read More
How to Use Spotify's New Group Sessions Feature
Spotify is testing out a Group Sessions feature, which allows premium users in the same vicinity share DJ duties for shared playlists. → Read More
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Back with Interactive Netflix Special
Almost two years after Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and its quirky characters ended their run on Netflix, the cast is back with an interactive special debuting Tuesday. → Read More
You Can Now Buy The Impossible Burger At Kroger's
Impossible Foods will now sell its plant-based burger in nearly 3,000 grocery stores, thanks to the addition of 1,700 Kroger's locations all over the U.S. → Read More
How To Use Whatsapp's New Coronavirus Fact-checking Chatbot
WhatsApp's new chatbot can fact-check false claims about the coronavirus in an instant. It uses the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network. → Read More
Johns Hopkins Opens Coronavirus Testing Data to Public
Johns Hopkins University has made public its data on coronavirus testing, including testing sites, how many test have been done, and state-by-state comparisons. → Read More
Spotify Says The Pandemic Has Changed How We Listen To Music
Music streaming service Spotify said it has seen changes in users' listening choices since lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus went into effect. → Read More
Virtual Running Races: How to Participate
Runners have been participating in virtual races to exercise and compete during the coronavirus lockdown. Here's how you can stay fit while still staying safe. → Read More
YouTube Will Screen Free Film Festival With Tribeca, Cannes
YouTube is partnering with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance and several others to offer a free film festival on its platform from May 29 to June 7, 2020. → Read More
CDC Identifies Six New Coronavirus Symptoms to Watch Out For
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms to its list for COVID-19, including chills, sore throat, and sudden loss of smell. → Read More
NFL draft 2020: How to watch, schedules, formats and more
Tune into the first virtual NFL draft on Thursday, April 23, as coronavirus has shut down all other major live sporting events. → Read More
How to watch the first virutal NFL draft livestream
People desperate for sports can tune into the first virtual NFL draft on Thursday, April 23. The coronavirus has shut down all other major live sporting events. → Read More