As internet usage around the world soars due to the effects of the coronavirus, tech companies are taking steps to ensure their services remain as unaffected as possible. Services such as gaming are seeing record levels of engagement, but two major names Microsoft and Sony have assured players they’re watching the situation closely.
Xbox product services corporate vice president Dave McCarthy said the company is “actively monitoring usage and making temporary adjustments as needed to ensure the smoothest possible experience for our gamers.”
These are unprecedented times for the tech industry, and with more people working from home or turning to the internet during periods of isolation, bandwidth is being stretched. Some companies, such Netflix and YouTube, have pared back its services to help ease congestion.
