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Apple said to be working on modular headphones, Sony not expecting high demand for PS5 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says return to work will have to be 'staggered' Uber and Lyft drivers: Give us safety gear to protect us from COVID-19 We're falling short of the UN's goals for internet access Tim Cook reassures Apple employees rattled by coronavirus crisis Google extends family leave for employees during coronavirus pandemic Facebook scales back alternatives to F8 developers conference amid coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Burning Man, Gamescom, more Verizon to buy Zoom video conference rival BlueJeans Facebook ramps up crackdown on coronavirus misinformation, Zuckerberg says Is working from home dragging down our broadband? Apple reveals the new iPhone SE, hackers want $500k for Zoom exploit – Source CNET Tech

Today’s big stories include a report on a new type of over-the-ear headphones from Apple, better battery life for MacBooks, and Sony making fewer units of the Playstation 5 than it did for the PS4.

The social network is requiring most of its employees to work from home until at least the end of May.

Drivers demand the ride-hail companies follow the Los Angeles mayor’s protection order and supply them with face masks and sanitizing equipment.

The coronavirus is exposing digital divide inequalities. A Web Foundation analysis shows the gap isn’t closing as fast as it should.

In a companywide virtual meeting, reported by Bloomberg, Cook shares his confidence about the company.

Exclusive: The tech giant is giving up to 14 weeks of paid leave, or 28 weeks of half-time leave, to parents and caregivers juggling family and work.

The social network cancelled F8 but was initially planning to host local events.

Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been…

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