Month: October 2020

Huawei desktop computer will hit the shelves this year

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

During today’s Huawei Full Connect Conference 2020, the Chinese manufacturer announced that it will launch commercial desktops within this year. There have been speculations that Huawei will release commercial desktop computers this year. Now, there is an official confirmation that this will certainly happen. According to reports, Huawei desktop computer comes with a Chinese chip – Kunpeng 920 processor. It will have up to 8GB DDR4-2666 of RAM and 256GB SSD solid-state drive. This device will also AMD Radeon R7 430 discrete graphics card, 180W power supply, and an internal operating system.

Huawei desktop computer

Earlier, Huawei showed a chip on its developer’s

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Amazon Big Fall Sale 2020: 7 Deals You Can’t Afford To Miss

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Amazon has just kicked off its Big Fall Sale ahead of Prime Day 2020 which is launching later this year. The Big Fall Sale focuses on working and learning from home in this year that’s led us all to being indoors and working from home a lot more than ever before. With plenty of great deals out there, we’ve narrowed things down to eight of the best deals at Amazon right now. Alternatively, hit the button below to see the full range that Amazon has cut prices on.

It’s important to have the right posture and level of comfort when

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Smart Kids Desk and Chair Sets for Remote Learning

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago



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If you or your kids don’t have desks at home, chances are you’re on the hunt for them right now. Whether you’re working from home or your kids are learning at home, everyone needs a desk to be productive and feel like they have a designated space to get things done. However, you probably don’t want to get your child an adult one, so you should have your eyes peeled for a genius kids desk and chair set.

Not only are these home desk sets kid-friendly but they

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Fully’s Jarvis standing desk is good, but its customer service is even better

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Fortunately, we had a guest room that we could transform into a temporary office. After moving some furniture around and doing a bit of redecorating, I officially “moved” my workspace upstairs. But my desk situation was still pretty dire. I actually ended up using a folding sewing table as a stopgap in the guest room because I wanted to keep the writing table downstairs. I thought I’d be okay with it since this situation was supposed to be temporary. But as weeks turned into months, I realized this was probably how it’s going to be for the long haul. 

Fully Jarvis

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Working from home: The space-saving folding desks you need

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

In the latest of the prime minister’s announcements on 22 September, people who can work from home, are again being encouraged to do so. While those who can’t should still go to work and follow covid secure practices.

 There is no date to fully return to offices anytime soon as we head into autumn and winter though. 

 As reported by The Independent, Google has told its employees that they’ll be working remotely until the summer of 2021, while other tech companies, including Facebook and Twitter have allowed most employees to work remotely indefinitely.

So as we’re now six months

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US halts imports from China’s Uighur region for forced labor

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four companies and a manufacturing facility in northwestern China were blocked Monday from shipping their products to the U.S. because of their suspected reliance on forced labor from people detained as part of a massive campaign against ethnic minorities in the region.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued orders freezing imports from companies that produce cotton, clothing and computer parts in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China, where authorities have detained more than 1 million people in detention camps as part of the crackdown.

CBP also halted imports of hair products made at a manufacturing facility where

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Upgrade Your Work From Home Situation With The Computer Desk

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Find yourself still working from home all this time into the pandemic? Not the worst thing in the world to be dealing with. But maybe you want to upgrade your home setup without going crazy. If so, you’ll want to check out the CubiCubi Computer Desk right now.



a living room filled with furniture and a large window

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You could go out and buy a big ole desk for your home, make it seem like a lavish office. Or you can save yourself a lot of time, money, and space by picking up the CubiCubi Computer Desk. It’s simple but it is highly effective at doing what

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Vivera Pharmaceuticals announces Medical Technologies Division and BIOZONE Device

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

BIOZONE is able to detect body temperature, assign custom profiles for users, and provides surface disinfection of clothing and personal belongings. BIOZONE utilizes FDA and EPA approved hypochlorous acid (HOCl) mist safe for humans of all ages. Long used in clinical settings for wound care, infection control, and disinfection, HOCl is an effective defense against a variety of pathogens.

“Public health requires a stepwise approach to comprehensive COVID-19 containment,” stated Dr. Stephen McColgan, Vivera Pharmaceuticals’ Chief Medical Officer. “Safety in public spaces requires more than wearing a mask. Reopening schools, offices, and venues means a high volume of people

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The best gaming desks in 2020

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

The best gaming desks are essential for anyone who wants a comfortable space to get lost in their favorite games or broadcast to the world online. These desks offer copious space for your peripherals and monitors, and some even include built-in storage and eye-catching RGB lighting.

But the best gaming desks go well beyond gaming. All of the desks on this list are perfect for just about any home computer setup, whether you’re looking to upgrade your home office or need a good content creation zone for YouTube or Twitch. And whether you want a subdued surface for your work

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The Japanese Internet Reacts To The Xbox Series X and S

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

This week, Microsoft showed off the Xbox Series X and S and revealed the next-gen consoles’ price tags. What did you think? No, no, what do people online in Japan think?

Since the launch of the original Xbox, Japan has been an uphill battle for Microsoft. The company tried hard with the Xbox 360 to appeal to Japanese players but came up short. It was a failure. The Xbox One’s Japan launch was also a disaster. How will the Xbox Series X and S do in the country?

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Find amazing old pictures of Yorkshire near you and transform historic photos into colour with our new gadget

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Ever wondered what some of your historic family photos would look like in full colour?

Or wanted to see how your part of Yorkshire shaped up 100 years ago?

Well now you can, with a brilliant new online archive that includes the facility to fully colourise old black and white images, all for free.

Our sister website InYourArea.co.uk has unveiled its latest new feature, called Memory Lane , and uses your postcode to show you a vast range of local pictures through recent history, from anywhere between one and 100 miles away from you.

Just by signing up with your

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Man ‘asleep’ in speeding self-driving car charged in Canada – Science & Tech

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

A driver who allegedly set his car to autopilot and then took a nap as it broke the speed limit on a rural Canadian highway has been charged with dangerous driving, police said.

The incident took place near the town of Ponoka in Alberta province, the local force said in a tweet on Thursday.

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Best Black Friday deals 2020: Argos, John Lewis, Currys, Amazon and more

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

It may not be Black Friday just yet – but that doesn’t mean we don’t know what to expect.

Big launch shows such as the Apple event and the PS5 showcase have shown us some of the hot new products that will be in demand this year, while retailers have also slowly been trickling deals out in the lead up to the big day.

It’s safe to say there’ll be something for everyone, from tech to clothing to broadband to home appliances.

We’ll keep you updated once Black Friday fully kicks into gear of course – but for now here

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Cheap But Dangerous : NPR

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

After impact, the authentic Specialized Evade helmet on the left held up but the counterfeit on the right crumbled. Specialized says the fakes lack reinforced roll cages — internal skeletons that hold the helmets together even after a crash.

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After impact, the authentic Specialized Evade helmet on the left held up but the counterfeit on the right crumbled. Specialized says the fakes lack reinforced roll cages — internal skeletons that hold the helmets together even after a crash.

Courtesy of Specialized Bicycles

Forget the fake Rolex watches sold

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Get up to 60% off on select devices at the Huawei Store’s Hot Sale Gadget Deals

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Missed out on the official Huawei online store’s sale last week? Here’s some good news–Huawei is holding the Hot Sale Gadget Deals at the Huawei Store from September 30 to October 7, 2020.

At the sale, you can get big discounts on select Huawei devices. Here’s a quick rundown of all the deals that you can get starting tomorrow:

  • Php 6000 off on the Huawei MateBook D15 in Mystic Silver Color – Huawei’s 15-inch powerhouse laptop is perfect for study, work or play especially for distance learning or teleworking setups.
  • Huawei Watch Fit with Php 500 off – This
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Gates Criticizes Fed Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Bill Gates lambasted the US government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic in an interview with STAT, a health news website.

“You know, this has been a mismanaged situation every step of the way,” Gates told STAT. “It’s shocking. It’s unbelievable — the fact that we would be among the worst in the world.”

The Trump administration had made multiple mistakes in COVID-19 testing, mainly in the speed in which results are returned, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist said.

During the early days of the pandemic, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation wanted to be involved in setting

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Attend Virtual Franchise Trade Shows Thursday September 10th and Thursday September 24th From Your Desk

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sign up for a free registration to attend the Virtual Reality Franchise Expo (VRFE) at www.franexpousa.com taking place this Thursday September 10th between 11:00am-5:00pm EST and/or on Thursday September 24th.

Entrepreneurs from around the world can access hundreds of franchise concepts online and interact live with franchise executives to discuss how to get back in business after the pandemic ends. As an added benefit, many of these companies will be offering full tours in Virtual Reality accessible online or with FREE VR Headsets that they can request when signing

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EPB partnership connects 6,800 Hamilton County Schools students with free internet

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

A new initiative to provide free internet connections for all students receiving free or reduced lunches in Hamilton County has already connected more 4,400 local households since the program was announced in late July, extending free broadband connections to more than 6,800 low- and moderate-income students in the Chattanooga area.

EPB President David Wade told directors of the Electric Power Board Friday that crews from EPB Fiber Optics are working to connect the internet service to households as part of the new HCS Ed Connect program.

“We’re seeing a big impact already on the number of students who have Internet

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Pennsylvania nears launch of new health insurance website

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Pennsylvania nears launch of new health insurance website


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that’s one of the things they did was took a over 19 test. The results came back a few days later that it was negative, which meant a lot to me, not toe have the virus, and the diagnosis was that I had pneumonia. So this is an oximeter, which gives us an oxygen level. Your heart rate is 76 with the covert 19. I didn’t want to be involved with that without the patients in the hospital, and have to

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ProjectArt Founder Joins Airbnb Exec On ‘Wardrobe’ Startup To Rival Rent The Runway

Estelle Sidler 2 months ago

Back in March, Rent the Runway (RTR) laid off its entire retail staff. The clothing rental brand blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for the cuts. Six months later, the company still hasn’t recovered, opting to close all of its stores. 

Adarsh Alphons is unfazed by this grim scenario. The ProjectArt founder, whose career has been spotlighted by both CNN Heroes and Inc. Magazine, came up with his own spin on fashion rental. His startup, fittingly named Wardrobe, launches this week.

Benzinga spoke with Alphons about how Wardrobe differs from, not just Jennifer Hyman’s RTR, but a whole subsector of rivals,

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