Sonos will lay off 12 percent of its workforce due to COVID-19
It plans to close its New York retail store and six satellite offices.
UK accused of trying to thwart 'rival' COVID-19 apps
Alternative contact-tracing apps were treated as 'the enemy.'
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Comcast’s public WiFi hotspots will remain free for the rest of 2020
The 1.5 million hotspots are open to all, even non-Xfinity Internet subscribers.
Japan releases contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech (updated)
Japan hired Microsoft engineers to build the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application.
TwitchCon San Diego has been canceled
It's looking at ways to 'join forces in an alternate dimension later this year.'
Russia lifts its ban on Telegram
The app has become an important way to share official COVID-19 updates.
UK switches COVID-19 contact tracing app to Apple and Google framework
It will use the decentralized approach meant to better protect users’ identities.
Walmart tests a cashierless store to prevent coronavirus spread
The company hopes this will accelerate checkout times, too.
