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US Surgeon General warns that health misinformation is an 'urgent threat'
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory warning of the dangers posed health misinformation, calling it an “urgent threat.”
Foxconn and TSMC are buying millions of vaccine doses for Taiwan
Tech manufacturing giants Foxconn and TSMC are buying millions of vaccine shots for Taiwan in a move that could help their production in addition to ending political drama.
'Black Widow' made $60 million from Disney+ viewers during its opening weekend
Marvel movie 'Black Widow' raked in $60 million just from Disney+ customers paying for Premier Access on opening weekend — a large chunk of the blockbuster's sales.
Post-pandemic gas revival may threaten climate change targets
The International Energy Agency has warned that a post-pandemic revival in gas use could threaten climate change goals.
'Dune' release gets pushed back another three weeks to October 22nd
If you've been waiting impatiently to see Denis Villeneuve's much anticipated Dune film, you're going to have to wait a bit longer.
Nextdoor can help you find and book COVID-19 vaccinations
Nextdoor becomes the latest company to launch a tool to help Americans find a Covid vaccine.
The CDC launches a Spanish language WhatsApp chatbot to help people find vaccines
The CDC and WhatsApp have teamed up on a Spanish language vaccine-finder service.
Jackbox is offering 'practice friends' to rebuild your social skills
Jackbox Games is offering the chance to hire 'practice friends' that remind you how to socialize in a post-pandemic world.
Apple employee group rejects planned return to the office
Apple employees sent a letter objecting to a policy that will require them to return to offices in September, arguing that they should be allowed to work remotely unless necessary.
Facebook will no longer remove posts claiming COVID-19 was ‘man-made’
Claiming that COVID-19 was ‘man-made’ will no longer get your post removed by Facebook.
Blizzard has canceled BlizzCon 2021
Blizzard said on Wednesday the ongoing realities of the coronavirus pandemic make it too difficult to pull off the type of convention fans have come to expect from the studio.
'League of Legends' 2021 championship will take place in Shenzhen on November 6th
The 2021 'League of Legends' World Championship will take place in Shenzhen on November 6th, helping to revive in-person esports events.
Glastonbury Festival's first livestreamed event ran into major snags
The Glastonbury Festival's first livestreamed event had failures that led to refunds and even a free stream.
Microsoft's plan to improve meeting rooms includes larger displays and spatial audio
Microsoft has shared a new video detailing how it sees its Teams software fitting into hybrid work models.
Dating apps offer free credits and other perks to vaccinated users
The White House has teamed up with Tinder, OkCupid and seven other dating sites.
IFA 2021 is canceled after all
After organizers announced a "full-scale return" last month, IFA 2021 in Berlin has been canceled as physical live event due to COVID-19 health concerns.
Apple Stores in the US will keep mask mandates in place, for now
Visiting an Apple Store in the US? For now, you'll still need to wear a mask.
Facebook users bypass misinformation rules with anti-vaccine profile frames
Three months after the company banned vaccine misinformation, CNBC has found evidence of people using one of Facebook's own features to skirt its policies.
The White House, Uber and Lyft team up for free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites
The program will start soon and run until July 4th.
Call of Duty League will resume in-person events on June 17th
Call of Duty League is returning to in-person events starting on June 17th, although fans will stay at home for now.