Google has released a tool that could help. Called Sodar, it uses augmented reality to show how far you should stay from those around you. Sodar, which likely stands for social distancing radar, is a web app rather than a standalone application. As with other AR tools, it uses a phone’s camera to superimpose images […]
Simpsons fans can now watch early seasons (pre-2009) in 4:3 format on Disney+. Beginning today, users can choose to view those episodes in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios. The 4:3 format won’t cut off sight gags like the one above. The change should appease fans, but some may still be surprised that it was […]
Hulu is starting to test a Watch Party feature that’ll allow subscribers to simultaneously watch a show or movie while hanging out in a group chat room. Starting May 28, Hulu is beginning to test Watch Party, its first social feature that will let viewers watch titles together and chat in groups of up to […]
Google Maps is launching a new feature that generates a unique six-digit code based on your location. This code can be given to others and used when you’re located away from a traditional street address. It’s called a “Plus Code,” and it’s available with a tap of the blue circle icon that represents your location […]
Boeing has said it’s resumed production of the 737 Max after previously suspending the plane’s production following two crashes that killed 346 people. The company says the 737 program started “building airplanes at a low rate” as it incorporates more than a dozen initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety and product quality. Boeing and its […]
SpaceX and NASA decided the risk to equipment posed by thunderstorms over the Falcon Rocket 9’s Cape Canaveral site was too great. Officials said that if the launch could have waited ten minutes after countdown, a take-off would have been possible. The Demo-2 mission is now set to take place this Saturday, May 30, at […]
A post by US President Donald Trump has been given a fact-check label by Twitter for the first time. Twitter put a warning label in the post and linked to a page that described the claims as “unsubstantiated”. Mr Trump on Wednesday threatened to “strongly regulate” or even “close down” social media platforms. There’s nothing […]
Samsung today made good on a promise issued earlier this month to introduce a new financial product. In partnership with SoFi and Mastercard, Samsung announced Samsung Money, a “money management experience” that combines the convenience of mobile payments with the control of a debit card. There are no account fees, Samsung said, and account holders […]
HBO Max, the HBO-anchored streaming service packed with extra shows and movies, launched Wednesday after months of hype. Its arrival brings a complexity of answers to some pretty simple questions: How much will it cost me? Where can I stream it? Like rivals Netflix and Disney Plus, HBO Max has a sprawling catalog of hit […]
he Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) is available to everyone starting on May 27. This is the ninth major release, and it’s ready for compatible devices with a new set of features, improvements, and visual changes. It’s the latest “major” update to Windows 10, and its big features include the Windows Subsystem for […]
Lenovo is adding two new devices to its Windows 10 lineup the Yoga Duet 7i and the IdeaPad Duet 3i both of which are detachable 2-in-1 devices that support LTE. They both feature a design similar to Microsoft’s Surface tablets but have the bonus of coming bundled with the keyboard, which, this time around, supports […]
Apple resolved a bug that prevented iOS from opening certain apps on iPhones and iPads. According to the 9to5Mac website, the programs (even free) were behaving as if they were paid downloads. In a statement, Apple said the problem has now been resolved. The bug was first identified in Apple Family Sharing. This program allows […]
The rollout of Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the US and much of the world has been a slow affair. However, the next-generation replacement for SMS and MMS messaging just got a much-needed boost from T-Mobile and Google. The companies say they’ve partnered to make RCS messaging available to all T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile […]
Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi. In a blog post the company said that the new name was inspired by the Latin words “novus” and “via,” which mean “new” and “way,” respectively. Novi Financial is the new name of the […]
Spotify is dropping the 10,000-song limit on My Library, so you’ll be able to save as many tracks and albums as you like for easier access to them. You won’t need to remove any tunes to make space for new ones anymore. While Spotify has more than 50 million songs available to customers to stream […]