Category: News


A spiraling COVID-19 crisis will confront Joe Biden on day one. What’s his plan and how will he get it done?


WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden will arrive at the White House Jan. 20 at a critical juncture in America’s battle against COVID-19. In the weeks before he takes office, the winter season is expected to further the virus’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/19/bidens-covid-19-plan-face-hurdles-coronavirus-pandemic-rages/6281450002/

Google Pay positions itself as Apple Pay, PayPal and Venmo alternative


Google, which hasn’t gained as much traction with consumers as Apple for getting people to use their phones for payments at retailers, is switching gears.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/18/google-pay-looks-take-apple-pay-being-more-like-venmo/3764826001/

Covid: US records quarter of a million deaths from coronavirus


According to Johns Hopkins University, the country has now reported 250,029 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases.

Zoom Thanksgiving gift: Company announces no time limits on family video get-togethers for holiday


Zoom, far and away the most popular video conference app (currently No. 12 on Apple and No. 7 on Google Play) offers free service to users, but only for up to 40 minutes, unless you pay a minimum of $15 monthly.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/16/thanksgiving-zoom-your-family-get-together-can-surpass-40-minutes/6312839002/

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ review: A spy game worthy of your time, regardless of your video game system


The newest installment in the Call of Duty video game series, “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” drops you into the fight on two fronts: the Vietnam War and 1980s clandestine conflicts between the U.S. and Soviet Union.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/11/13/call-duty-black-ops-cold-war-review-xbox-playstation/6193282002/

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has superb camera, but differences will be hard to notice


No matter how good a photo-editing app may be, it’s only as good as the image that was taken. If you really want the best image possible, it may be worth looking at alternative apps for taking the picture in the first place.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/11/15/best-free-photo-editing-app-beginners-professionals/6276342002/