WhatsApp debuts coronavirus fact-checking hub

"WhatsApp can be more than a messaging app -- in Europe, India and other parts of the world, it's a social network in its own right. To help avoid the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, the company -- which is owned by Facebook -- created…"

https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-18-whatsapp-coronavirus-fact-checking.html

Tesla reportedly orders factory workers to show up despite shelter orders

" Earlier today, it looked like Tesla would have to pause production at its factory in Fremont. Now, TechCrunch reports, the company says employees in essential roles -- including production, service, deliveries, testing and supporting groups -- should come to …"

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/tesla-freemont-factory-questions-shelter-order/

Amazon is holding a well-timed sale on Roku and Fire TV streaming sticks

" If you find yourself without an easy way to stream video content to your TV in these trying times, Amazon may be able to help. Prime subscribers can currently get the Fire TV Stick for $23, making it a mere $3 more than its all-time price of $20. If you own a…"

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/amazon-roku-fire-tv-stick-sale/

PlayStation 5 将配有 10.2 TFLOPS GPU 和定制的高速 SSD

" 距离官方最初开始为 PlayStation 5 造势已经过去了差不多一年的时间，如今随着对手微软自曝了 Xbox Series X 的诸多细节，索尼也坐不住要来跟大家好好聊聊自己的新主机了。今天凌晨由 PS5 系统架构师 Mark Cerny 主讲的技术说明视频如约上线，其名为《通向 PS5"

https://cn.engadget.com/cn-2020-03-18-playstation-5-10-2-tflops-gpu-ssd.html

Bandcamp will waive its fees to help musicians affected by coronavirus

" Tours and concerts are being cancelled left and right due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is taking a toll on musicians who rely on income from live shows to pay the bills -- most artists only take home about 10% of their record sales, so the majority of th…"

https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-18-bandcamp-waives-commission-fees.html

Bandcamp will waive its fees to help musicians affected by coronavirus

"Tours and concerts are being cancelled left and right due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is taking a toll on musicians who rely on income from live shows to pay the bills -- most artists only take home about 10% of their record sales, so the major..."

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/bandcamp-waives-commission-fees/

Apple's new Air could be the MacBook for everyone

" It's been about a year and a half since Apple redesigned the aging MacBook Air. In a lot of ways, that model was a big step forward over its predecessor, with an upgraded display chief among the improvements. But it also came with its fair share of compromise…"

https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-18-apple-macbook-air-2020-for-everyone.html

'Half-Life: Alyx' is proof Valve answers to no one

" Valve is like an eccentric billionaire uncle who isn't allowed to babysit any kids in the family. He lives alone in a mountaintop mansion stocked with exotic animals, vintage pinball machines, water slides and homemade potato guns, and strange sounds..."

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/half-life-alyx-valve-steam-stockholders-boo/

Facebook bug marked legitimate coronavirus info as spam

" Facebook was quick to say that it would fight coronavirus misinformation, but yesterday, one tool appeared to go haywire. Users reported that Facebook was marking posts with legitimate information and articles about the coronavirus as spam. According..."

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/facebook-bug-removed-coronavirus-info/

The PlayStation 5 vs. the Xbox Series X: Which is more powerful?

" The next generation of consoles is coming, with plenty of emphasis on how much power these things have — the better to render modern graphics. Last week we got a look at what's inside Microsoft's Xbox Series X, and today we're finally seeing what's under the …"

https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-18-playstation-5-vs-the-xbox-series-x.html

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