[ad_1] Earlier this year, Google announced that it would end support for Chrome Apps on Windows, Mac and Linux by June 2020, or for enterprises and educators by December 2020. However, in case you’re among the few still using them, it has now announced an extension. Chrome apps will now work on those platforms until […]
Category: shutdown
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 […]
Samsung shuts down its PC-to-mobile game streaming on March 27th
[ad_1] There may be a simple explanation. Samsung has already revealed that it’s teaming with Microsoft on a game streaming experience that should debut later in 2020. It wouldn’t be surprising if Samsung saw that as more viable and decided to shut down PlayGalaxy Link to avoid duplicating efforts. Samsung’s service already faced stiff odds. […]
Some Under Armour fitness devices lose their smarts on March 31st
[ad_1] The company has encouraged users to export data to MapMyFitness if they still rely on Record to track their workouts. However, that app also misses out on a large chunk of Record stats, including step counts, sleep tracking, weight and resting heart rate. Given that these are frequently core features of UA’s older devices, […]
Bethesda stops work on ‘The Elder Scrolls: Legends’
[ad_1] As compensation, Bethesda is handing out a free Tamriel Collection card set to everyone who signs in. GAEA’s Asia-oriented version of the game is still in development. The company didn’t say why it was halting work. Legends‘ development has, however, been more than a little problematic. Bethesda dropped the original development team at Dire […]
Facebook will shut down Group Stories on September 26th
[ad_1] The company was oblique in explaining the decision. In a statement to CNET, Facebook said it wanted to ensure that group features let people “connect in fun and useful ways,” and that it was “always looking” for ways to improve community experiences. It’s not clear just how Group Stories was before word of the […]
Google shuts down its Trips travel planning app
[ad_1] Notes, saved places and reservations will still exist in search as long as you sign into your Google account. You’ll “soon” have the option of adding or editing notes through the search site’s travel portal. you’ll also find things to do, saved places and (in the near future) trip reservations in the Maps app, […]
Niantic is shutting down Field Trip, its first app
[ad_1] The apps have already left their respective stores. Don’t despair if you’re still using Field Trip and don’t want to use the alternatives. While Niantic hasn’t committed to anything at this stage, it hinted that there could be a “reimagined version” of the app at some point in the future. This isn’t so much […]
‘Driveclub’ online features shut down March 31st, 2020
[ad_1] The server shutdown will prevent people from competing in multiplayer races, including events and tours. You also won’t get to compete against others on the leader boards or share your progress. Your season pass won’t work online, either. The game that’s left will be a shell of its former self. It’s not completely surprising […]
Apple to shut down Texture on May 28th now that News+ exists
[ad_1] Unlike when Apple closed Beats Music, there’s currently no support for Android or Windows. You’ll have to pick up an iOS device or Mac if you want to use News+ right now. And simply speaking, the likelihood of a subscriber buying an iPad or Mac just to keep service going is rather slim. Those […]