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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 […]
HP is teasing a followup to its Reverb virtual reality headset made in collaboration with Microsoft and Valve. The announcement coincides with Valve’s release of Half-Life: Alyx, the year’s most anticipated VR game. We don’t know much about the headset at all just yet all we have to go on is a placeholder page over […]
Apple today is officially releasing iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 to the public. This comes after an extended beta testing period for developer and public beta users over the last month and a half. What’s new in iOS 13.4? Read on to find out. Apple is also releasing iOS 12.4.6 for older iPhones and iPads […]
Sony will decelerate PlayStation recreation downloads in Europe to assist protect total web speeds. The change gained’t materially have an effect on multiplayer, according to a blog post, with the corporate saying that avid gamers “will nonetheless take pleasure in strong gameplay.” Downloads of video games could also be “considerably slower or delayed” throughout this […]
The UK government has turned to mobile carriers like EE, o2, Vodafone, and Three to send an emergency coronavirus alert today. It’s the first time all UK carriers have been instructed to send a message to customers on behalf of the government, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UK citizens are being asked to stay at […]
Xiaomi has announced the Redmi K30 Pro, its latest high-spec-low-price contender. It offers a lot of power for the money but only in China, so far. A sequel to the K20 Pro, the K30 Pro packs a Snapdragon 865 processor with built-in 5G support, along with a circular, quad-camera array and pop-up 20-megapixel selfie camera. […]
Virtually every streaming service has experienced growth over the past couple of weeks, some more than others. The coronavirus response has more and more countries recommending social distancing or placing entire regions on lockdown, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are looking to fill up their time with more home entertainment. And […]
Microsoft posted a new security advisory today (ADV200006), detailing what it’s calling “Type 1 Font Parsing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.” They have given the vulnerability a “critical” severity rating, which is the highest severity rating Microsoft gives. The flaw seems to stem from the Adobe Type Manager Library and deals with how Windows handles fonts. […]
With kids at home amid school shutdowns, some parents are likely struggling to find things to occupy their children’s minds. Amazon is stepping in by making some of the kids’ shows on its Prime Video streaming service free during the coronavirus pandemic you just need a standard Amazon account to sign into the platform and […]
T-Mobile will make its its budget-minded Connect plan available on March 25th well ahead of its intended debut. Originally expected after the finalization of the Sprint merger, the new option arrives at an all-important time. Intended for Americans who work with tight budgets or who have very minimal needs, the $15 Connect plan provides for […]
Apple is currently giving out freebies to Books users in the US. The next time you launch the app, you’ll see a notification inviting you to “explore free books, read-alongs for kids, mysteries, and audiobooks for the whole family.” Tapping on the message will lead you to a featured collection where you can select one […]
Social networks are joining streaming services in reducing video quality to help European networks deal with demand from people staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, Netflix, Alphabet Inc’s YouTube, Amazon and Disney said they would downgrade their video quality. EU industry chief Thierry Breton has urged streaming platforms to free up […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted Saturday that the company was donating “millions of masks for health professionals in the US and Europe,” to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Cook’s tweet appears to confirm a statement earlier in the day by Vice President Mike Pence. Hospitals in numerous countries are struggling to provide […]
Samsung has started the US rollout of a software update that improves a number of features for the Galaxy S20 family, most notably the “camera systems.” Samsung wasn’t specific about just what the fixes entailed, but SamMobile and others have noticed significantly improved focusing speed. You shouldn’t end up with quite so many out-of-focus shots. […]
The website is at google.com/covid19. It does have useful resources, including a card that mimics what you see above. Google’s post announcing the site says that you will be able to find “state-based information, safety and prevention tips, search trends related to COVID-19, and further resources for individuals, educators and businesses.” Google emphasizes that it’s […]