Apple’s new iMac computers, arriving later this week, have plenty of processing power for work and play at home. Some dislike the colors, however.
Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
Talking Tech: FCC’s $50 COVID broadband discount program up and running; students and seniors can benefit
The Federal Communications Commission’s COVID-19 relief program is open: you can get a $50 discount on your broadband bills or $100 toward a computer.
Roku Channel adds 30 titles from Quibi — including shows from Kevin Hart, Chrissy Teigen — on May 20
Video streaming company Roku bolsters its Roku Channel with 30 new series featuring stars such as Kevin Hart, Laurence Fishburne and Chrissy Teigen.
FCC offers new COVID discount: Apply to save $50 on your monthly broadband internet bill
The Federal Communications Commission will begin taking applications for the COVID-19 relief program to help pay for Americans’ broadband bills.
Virtual reality for military veterans: T-Mobile teams with Honor Flight Network, VR to bring memorials to war vets
For Military Appreciation Month, T-Mobile and Honor Flight Network are bringing VR versions of national war memorials to veterans who cannot travel.
‘Twelve Minutes,’ a video game mystery in miniature that repeats until you find the solution
“Twelve Minutes,” a video game due later this year on Xbox and PC, is a thriller with voice acting from James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe.
Nix Facebook’s plan to create Instagram for kids, state attorneys general urge CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Attorneys general in 40 states, D.C. and 3 territories want Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to halt plans for Instagram for kids, calling it “dangerous.”
Talking Tech: Facebook’s Oversight Board upholds Trump ban, but nixes indefinite suspensions
Big tech news this week includes the Facebook Oversight Board upholding a ban on President Trump, Bill & Melinda Gates’ divorce, and a Peloton recall.
Google adding YouTube TV access to YouTube app ‘over next few days,’ as Roku standoff continues
As YouTube and Roku continue their standoff involving a deal to return the YouTube TV app to the Roku app store, YouTube is gaining access to YouTube.
Peloton delays launch of cheaper treadmill after Tread+ recall, plans software update with safety feature
After voluntarily recalling its treadmills Wednesday, Peloton said the action will likely cost the company $165 million in revenue from April to June.