9 great reads from CNET this week

These are unprecedented times, but this week provided some insight into normality through some key gadget revelations. Do you remember this? Apple, for example, distracted us from that Coronavirus pandemic by announcing a new version of the iPhone SE that has been rumored under different names for months. The iPhone SE starts at $ 399 and essentially stuffs an iPhone 11 into an iPhone 8 body.

China also announced OnePlus this week its striking new 8 and 8 Pro phoneswho have already received positive reviews as premium devices that are not as expensive as their competitors. Meanwhile, US taxpayers started getting stimulus checks and the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases raced over 2 million worldwide.

Here are the stories of the week you don’t want to miss:

Apple’s $ 399 phone comes because millions are unemployed – and when access to a working device is essential.

Another zoom problem found.

Amazon Go stores, delivery drones and contactless terminals will play a big role for consumers.

Drivers urge hail companies to comply with the Mayor of Los Angeles’ protection ordinance and to provide them with face masks and disinfectants.

The upstart is successful where giants like Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon have failed.

Comment: The corona virus and quarantine chose everything to 11.

This crime is always painful, but it has an extra sting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Custom prostheses can help animals with limb loss swim or re-run.

Comment: Non-stop requests to participate in recipe swaps and video socials stressed me out. But as an introvert I learn to say that I need time alone.