Category: services

Facebook will soon let streamers charge for broadcasts

[ad_1] Facebook Facebook You can now listen to just the audio of live videos on Facebook, which is a handy data-saving option Twitch has long offered, and some pages can even offer a toll-free number you can call to listen to streams. Most public live videos are available on the web too, so you won’t […]

‘Pokémon Journeys’ will be a Netflix exclusive in the US

[ad_1] The Pokémon anime has been running since the late ‘90s, but Ash Ketchum still isn’t a Pokémon Master, and still hasn’t caught ‘em all. The 23rd season of the iconic anime will come out in the US on June 12th, but unlike previous seasons, this one will be a Netflix Original. This isn’t the […]

‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ comes to Xbox Game Pass on May 7th

[ad_1] Xbox Game Pass is one of the best bargains in gaming. $14 a month gets you all the perks of Xbox Live Gold, plus a selection of about 100 on-demand games. The deal is getting even sweeter now that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to the subscription service. On May 7th, Rockstar’s hit […]

Skype takes on Zoom with custom backgrounds for video calls

[ad_1] Whether you’re using Zoom, Houseparty, Group FaceTime or another app, many of us are hopping into video calls much more often in the current climate. You might have any number of reasons for choosing one of these apps over another, and Skype may be hoping to draw people in by taking a leaf out […]

GM’s Maven car-sharing service is shutting down

[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed GM’s Maven car-sharing service. Customers are receiving notices that Maven is no longer available “effective immediately.” In its messaging, the company cited business performance, the industry and “what’s going on with COVID-19” as key factors. We’ve asked GM for comment. In a statement to The Verge, global innovation VP […]

Microsoft 365 is now available worldwide

[ad_1] Along with the change in name, Microsoft Editor — an AI tool which helps users write clearer sentences — is expanding from a browser extension and is now available in Word and the Outlook web app. PowerPoint’s Presenter Coach can provide feedback on your presentations and will offer grammatical feedback. PowerPoint is also getting […]

Instacart is expanding Costco pharmacy deliveries nationwide

[ad_1] Instacart is expanding Costco pharmacy deliveries to almost 200 locations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New York, Washington and Washington DC. It plans to bring the service, which it started testing in November in California and Washington, to other parts of the country in the coming months.  You can receive a text notification […]

GitHub’s core code tools are now free for everyone

[ad_1] GitHub may have made life a little easier for programmers. The Microsoft-owned service is making its core features available to everyone for free, including teams. Your company won’t have to pay for a subscription just to manage all its code in one place, including private repositories for unlimited users. Individuals get a break, too, […]

Mixer gives every streaming partner $100 to help during COVID-19

[ad_1] With that said, there are concerns this may be too modest and lopsided an offering. Top-tier Mixer streamers like Ninja and Gothalion aren’t likely to notice $100, while smaller-time broadcasters will likely need much more than $100 if they’ve lost a day job or have trouble covering added expenses. And while Microsoft doesn’t have […]