Category: coronavirus

Apple Music’s Kids and Family section gets new playlists and a fresh look

[ad_1] “Once upon a time, children’s music was restricted to lullabies and play-songs that were passed down from generation to generation — or sometimes recited by a cheerful purple dinosaur,” the company says. “These days, the choices are endless. Children’s music has undergone a dramatic shift. Now it’s just great music the entire family loves.” […]

Google Fi’s additional pandemic data caps and payment extensions expire next week

[ad_1] Fi’s grace period for late payments will be back to three days, as well, though there seems to be hope for those still feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “If you are experiencing COVID-19 related financial hardship, please contact us to see if your account is eligible for additional support,” Google wrote in […]

'Airplane Mode' will let you relive the monotony of economy class this fall

[ad_1] If you spend any time at all on social media, you may have seen how much people have fallen in love with Microsoft’s latest Flight Simulator release. And it’s easy to see why. Not only is it a well-made title, accidental 212-story monolith and all, b… [ad_2] Source link

Uber can now deliver prescriptions in Seattle and Dallas

[ad_1] Uber is now able to deliver prescriptions in two cities. The company is expanding its Uber Health business to include medicine delivery in Seattle and Dallas, and plans to bring the service to more US cities “in the coming months.” Uber Health launched in 2018 to help healthcare providers arrange rides for patients and […]

MIT researchers show how ‘Dr. Spot’ could help diagnose COVID-19

[ad_1] Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots have been used in many creative ways, from surveying a Ford plant in Michigan to herding sheep in New Zealand. Earlier this year, the tech company announced Spot was chipping in to help coronavirus patients — now, we’re seeing the fruits of that work. Boston Dynamics and MIT researchers say […]

Instacart will cover the cost of its shoppers’ COVID-19 screenings

[ad_1] Instacart will cover the cost of COVID-19 screenings and virtual medical appointments for shoppers until the end of the year. The company ran a pilot project on that front earlier in the summer in Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, and now it’s rolling out the program nationwide. When a shopper shows symptoms of COVID-19, they […]

Facebook and Twitter push back against links to ‘Plandemic’ sequel

[ad_1] Facebook On Facebook, sharing a link to the video’s website is blocked straight away, as opposed to their initial steps with the first video that just limited its reach. Using Twitter the link is posted without a warning on the site, but clicking it takes viewers to an interstitial warning that link is “potentially […]

Google Meet comes to TVs thanks to Chromecast

[ad_1] To cast Meet calls to your TV, you’ll need to download the latest version of Chrome to your desktop or laptop PC. Make sure you’ve updated your Chromecast as well. Google’s browser is an essential piece of the puzzle because Meet will still use the camera, microphone and audio from your computer to facilitate […]

YouTuber’s DIY gun shoots masks onto people’s faces

[ad_1] After tests in Pan’s workshop proved the idea was at least somewhat feasible, he took the device to Huntington Beach, California. By the time Pan developed the gun, though, it seemed more beachgoers were wearing masks. Still, he had a few passersby test the mask launcher on a dummy, and it sort of worked. […]

Schools might not have enough laptops for students this fall

[ad_1] It’s no secret that laptops have been hot commodities for students during the pandemic, but that might just lead to a crisis as school resumes. Axios has found evidence of acute laptop shortages going into the back-to-school season, particularly for Chromebooks. Acer America president Gregg Prendergast warned that his company was “not even close” […]