Category: pandemic

Virtual adoptions are literal lifesavers for rescue dogs during a pandemic

[ad_1] While much of the country is under orders to shelter at home, rescue groups across the country have reported skyrocketing interest in adoption and fostering. But considering that in most cities pounds and rescue groups are deemed nonessential businesses, the organizations have had to get creative about how they introduce their animals to the […]

Maybe don’t start playing ‘The Last of Us’ during a pandemic

[ad_1] I also like how the combat encourages you to be thoughtful — but not without a sense that you need to micromanage your inventory. And it’s not a horror game so much as one where there’s a long-standing undercurrent of tension. You sit forward in your chair, always primed for something to happen when […]

Amazon stops taking orders for some non-essentials in France and Italy

[ad_1] The move reflected a spike in demand from people staying at home, according to Amazon. It also reflected a need to respect anti-coronavirus safety precautions, the company said. The restrictions only affect sales fulfilled through Amazon. You can still buy non-essentials through Amazon in France and Italy if they’re fulfilled through third parties. This […]

Microsoft closes all of its stores due to coronavirus risk

[ad_1] The move follows similar from other tech companies, adhering to US government advice to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people. Apple, for example, recently announced it was closing all of its stores outside greater China until March 27th. Microsoft has not specified a timeframe for its store closures. Tech companies are taking […]