The cast of CBS drama All Rise (presumably before social distancing went into effect) | CBS CBS drama series All Rise will produce a “virtual” episode themed on the COVID-19 pandemic, shooting footage in the actors’ homes and using VFX to create backgrounds. It’s the first episode of a primetime scripted series to be produced
Read MoreA number of bands and artists are coming together to put on a virtual benefit concert in Minecraft to raise money for coronavirus research. Chiptune band Anamanaguchi is teaming up with iconic emo band American Football, electronic artist Baths, and a number of other musicians for the free show. The benefit, called “Nether Meant,” will
Read MoreNo two cases of COVID-19 are the same. What it's like to have the coronavirus, according to people who've recovered – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Stefan Etienne / The Verge Update 3:45PM ET, April 6th: Added a link to Streamlabs’ new OBS software for macOS, which recently launched. Also, this post has been updated to reflect that Windows Game Bar no longer allows broadcasting. Video game streaming is something many enthusiast and casual players want to partake in,
Read MoreCredit for the Internet’s resiliency in the era of coronavirus should go to the engineers and scientists who for decades worked to create a particular kind of global network — open, efficient, and highly interoperable so anyone could join and nobody needed to be in charge. Your Internet is working. Thank these Cold War-era pioneers
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Mobile video app Quibi, which just launched today, experienced a one-hour outage this afternoon, the company confirmed. Quibi first announced on Twitter that there were problems at 2:07PM ET and said it was fixed at 3:07PM ET. While the outage was going on, one Verge staffer saw the
Read MorePhoto by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images The Call of Duty League is making its comeback very soon. Today, the league announced that play would resume on April 10th, several weeks after the schedule was put on hiatus due to the ongoing cornavirus pandemic. As was previously announced, upcoming CDL matches will be played online instead of
Read MoreExcess screen time is pretty much a given right now. We’re all doing the best we can to work from home and help our kids wade through their online learning assignments and connect with their friends and family via all our devices. But even once we’ve done all that, there are all the hours left
Read MorePhoto by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images The Federal Communications Commission will not pursue misinformation complaints against broadcasters who air President Trump’s daily press conferences, the commission announced today. The FCC’s announcement came in response to an emergency petition by the advocacy group Free Press, which had called on the commission to investigate “the spread of false
Read MoreNew York Times bestselling author James Clear joins us on The Upgrade this week to help us form important new habits during this panic-stricken time—from grounding daily rituals to finally ditching the habits making us unsafe during the pandemic. James is the author of 2018's … Read more… How to Stop Touching Your Face, With 'Atomic
Read MoreThis week, Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy VII Remake — a complete retelling of the series’ most iconic game. The first episode, set in Midgar, blows out the world introduced in 1997; its huge, thrilling take makes the original game feel like an outline for what the developers originally envisioned. In 2017, our sister
Read MoreThe “Stay home. Save Lives” message appears in popular games like Candy Crush Saga, Sniper Elite 4, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Farm Heroes. UK government encourages social distancing with in-game health messages – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOrdering in or picking up dinner? Google Maps has been updated with two search filters that highlight nearby takeout and delivery options. The new search options are officially available on Android and iOS in the US, Canada and France, but users in other countries have also reported seeing the feature, so it might be… Read
Read MoreBlue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. | Image: Blue Origin Three Blue Origin employees have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Washington, according to emails from the company seen by The Verge. The cases, first reported by CNBC and GeekWire, were just announced over the weekend, days after Blue Origin management pressured employees to conduct an
Read MoreThe State University of New York Canton has launched an all-female Overwatch esports team. SUNY Canton Forms All-Women Overwatch Team Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreLooking for a pocket-size power bank for iPhone charging on the go? Here are some top picks. Best iPhone portable chargers and power banks for 2020: Mophie, MyCharge and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWonder Woman, James Bond, Black Widow and Top Gun get hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with 2021 films like Uncharted, The Batman and Matrix 4 disrupted. Coronavirus movie delays: All the 2020 and 2021 blockbusters postponed – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re out of work or on a reduced schedule during the coronavirus pandemic, your government relief payment that could arrive as early as this week is likely a welcome addition to your bank account. Read more… The Case for Saving Your Coronavirus Relief Check Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe tech superpower faces hard questions over how it’s handling worker safety. It’s Now Amazon’s Turn in the Spotlight Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHeadspace is giving people free access to some of its mindfulness exercises, meditations, and sleep experiences. The company launched a new landing page today designed with New Yorkers, who are experiencing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, in mind. Headspace says the free offerings are the result of a partnership with New
Read MoreA Nordic company has introduced a virtual reality collaboration platform. Glue Collaboration’s software by the same name facilitates virtual environments where remote participants can come together to learn, share, plan and create as if they were in the same physical space. Glue Collaboration Brings Virtual Groups Together in 3D Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreVisiting someone’s island doesn’t mean you can do whatever you please. Here are some suggestions on how to island hop respectfully. Animal Crossing etiquette guide: The dos and don’ts of online multiplayer Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreUpcoming events include the STEAM Week 2020, OLC Ideate, and USDLA 2020 National Conference. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of April 4, 2020) Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreHow was your first weekend with Persona 5 Royal? Right now, I, for one, am pretty happy about having a new version of a game that is not only one of my favorite ever but also happens to be more than 100 hours long. If nothing else, it’s nice to be able to ride the
Read More{$inline_image} The Nintendo Switch has too many great games to afford buying them all at once. If you recently bought a Switch to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons or you just haven’t had a chance to pick up some of the Switch’s must-have games, now’s the time to add a few essentials to your collection.
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