Zoom’s Biggest Rivals Are Coming for It
Facebook, Google and other behemoths are training their sights on Silicon Valley’s company of the moment. Zoom’s Biggest Rivals Are Coming for It Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFacebook, Google and other behemoths are training their sights on Silicon Valley’s company of the moment. Zoom’s Biggest Rivals Are Coming for It Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFacebook will launch Messenger Rooms, a video conferencing service that allows up to 50 people to chat at once. Facebook launches Zoom competitor, with built-in special effects Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: The Verge Facebook’s CEO on building Rooms now, virtual reality later, and the massive acceleration in virtual connections Continue reading… Mark Zuckerberg on how video chat needs to evolve for the pandemic Source: New feed
Read MoreWhatsApp announced today that it’s expanding its group calling limit from four people to eight people. This makes it easier for you to stay in touch with your friends and family during the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was part of a bunch of new product updates announced by Facebook CEO Mark
Read MoreFacebook is rolling out a suite of new products to expand its capabilities in video chat. The company today announced Messenger Rooms, a tool for starting virtual hangouts with up to 50 people and allowing friends to drop in on you whenever they like. It’s also doubling the capacity of video calls on WhatsApp from
Read MoreThe longtime telecommunications executive, who led the company’s move into the entertainment industry, will take the top job July 1. AT&T Names John Stankey C.E.O. as Randall Stephenson Plans to Retire Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreEven space rocks appear to be observing proper coronavirus safety protocols now. This asteroid looks like it's wearing a face mask – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Cooper SE’s “Corona Spoke” wheels will now be called “Power Spoke.” Mini renames Cooper EV's 'Corona Spoke' wheels due to coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe peak is past, but you might still be able to catch a few shooting stars this weekend. Besides, you probably don’t have anywhere else to go. Lyrid meteor shower, the best night sky show for months, is still active – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe automaker was one of the first to respond to the pandemic. Hyundai donation supports drive-thru coronavirus testing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s a timeline of every security issue uncovered in the video chat app. Zoom security issues: Zoombombings continue, include racist language and child abuse – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhotos by Brian Schwarz ‘Boosted USA’ will sell boards, e-scooters, spare parts, and do some service, too Continue reading… This electric skate shop owner wound up with (almost) all of Boosted’s inventory Source: New feed
Read MoreCarnegie Mellon University has created five interactive maps intended to paint a more detailed picture of COVID-19 across the country and help in forecasting disease activity. The COVIDcast maps bring together real-time data on symptoms, doctor visits, medical tests and browser searches related to COVID-19, offering some unique insights into what’s happening at the state,
Read MorePhoto by Brennan King / The Verge Samsung and Google are offering free phone repairs to health care workers and first responders to help support those frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19 (via 9to5Google). The two companies are offering the repairs in partnership with phone repair company uBreakiFix. Samsung’s program, called “Free Repairs for
Read MoreWe mortals are showing one of the internet era’s mightiest companies how it should evolve. Our Ingenuity Shapes Facebook Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreShowcase artwork and plant extravagant gardens in this newest update. Everything you need to know about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons major update Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreHappy Birthday Hubble! To celebrate the telescope’s three decades in space, the team of researchers behind the Hubble have released an amazing new image of two nebulas in the Large Magellenic Cloud, a smaller galaxy about 163,000 light-years from our Milky Way. The larger, red nebula is NGC 2014, and the bright, newly formed stars
Read MoreEven as schools are dealing with the fallout from coronavirus, a Michigan university is facing the fallout of a cybersecurity virus too. Michigan State University said a data breach that hit one of its software vendors has affected about 300 people who processed credit card payments through its ecommerce site, shop.msu.edu. Michigan State Grapples with
Read MoreAnd somehow, Eoghan “Smex” O’Neill is laughing through it all. Heart surgery derailed his Overwatch League dream. Then he caught covid-19. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Last week, we saw Apple announce an addition to its smartphone lineup as well as a new keyboard case for the iPad Pro. This week on The Vergecast, co-hosts Nilay, Dieter, and Paul discuss The Verge’s reviews of those products: the new iPhone SE and the Magic Keyboard.
Read MorePearl Jam’s Gigaton is streaming for free on Apple TV 4K and iOS devices for the next week with a mix in both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Pearl Jam stream new album in Dolby Atmos for free, some exceptions apply – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe auto union said the data isn’t conclusive that people can safely go back to work, and testing isn’t widespread enough. UAW pushes back on early May production restart for GM, Ford, FCA factories – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDreams, the latest game-meets-game-making toolkit from Media Molecule on PS4, is down to $25 at Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy. It normally costs $40, and if you’re spending a lot of time at home — like most of us are — now might be the perfect time to jump into a game like this. You
Read MoreAlternative meat company Phuture Foods is trying to convince millions of people to work up an appetite for its climate-friendly, vegan “pork.” Plant-based pig-out: This startup's making pork that's better for the planet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSweet deals and incentives are probably helping automakers big time. Car sales under coronavirus already recovering, latest data shows – CNET Source: CNet
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