[ad_1] The company wrote in its letter: “These are difficult times for the music industry globally. Livelihoods are at risk, with multiple sources of income that our industry relies on vanishing overnight. Apple has a deep, decades-long history with music, and we are proud to be in close partnership with the best labels and artists […]
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Google releases Chrome 81 with less intrusive ‘app icon’ notifications
[ad_1] The stable version of Chrome 81 has arrived for Windows, Mac and Linux after a couple of weeks of delay brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. As ZDNet notes, Google had to move some of the features it was supposed to ship with to future versions, but it still comes with a few notable […]
Facebook’s lack of moderators is hurting its fight against misinformation
[ad_1] Facebook has previously warned that it’s been unable to rely on many of its human content moderators, most of whom are contractors and not able to work from home, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the company has been relying heavily on its automated systems, which use artificial intelligence to flag potential violations. Several […]
Snapchat’s new lens helps users donate to the WHO’s COVID-19 relief fund
[ad_1] This isn’t Snapchat’s first COVID-19 filter. In March, it added mental health tools to help ease coronavirus anxiety through the “Here For You” tool. Those include information from the Crisis Text Line, Ad Council, WHO and CDC. A couple weeks later, Snapchat added lenses that encourage social distancing, hand washing and the importance of […]
WhatsApp imposes even stricter limits on message forwarding
[ad_1] At a time people are more reliant on messaging platforms than ever before, WhatsApp has introduced new measures in a bid to limit the spread of fake news. If you receive a frequently forwarded message – one that’s been forwarded more than five times and identifiable with a double arrow icon – you’ll only […]
Self-driving shuttles are ferrying COVID-19 tests at a Florida clinic
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Facebook and Carnegie Mellon launch survey to track Covid-19
[ad_1] Results of the survey “will be used to generate new insights on how to respond to the crisis, including heat maps of self-reported symptoms.” Symptom-tracking could be especially helpful to researchers given the lack of readily-available testing in many areas. Facebook Facebook notes it’s taking steps to protect the identities of those who opt […]
Headspace offers free mindfulness exercises to help with stress
[ad_1] That said, you don’t have to live in New York to take advantage of the resources; they’re available to everyone going through this difficult time. “From Buffalo to Long Island, Albany to the Lower East Side, this special NY collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises are here to support you through stressful and […]
Call of Duty League resumes April 10th with online-only format
[ad_1] LET’S GO!!!!CDL is BACK. Presenting the new 2020 Home Series Schedule. Competition returns THIS FRIDAY, April 10 at 4pm ET/1pm PT! https://t.co/qwDMUI7xtr#CDL2020 #LFG pic.twitter.com/rmX4oaD7Ms — Call of Duty League (@CODLeague) April 6, 2020 “No one wants to be in this situation, but we are, and we’re thankful that Call of Duty League can forge […]
Late-night hosts will help stream a COVID-19 benefit concert on April 18th
[ad_1] On April 18th, late night hosts and celebrities will participate in One World: Together At Home, a virtual benefit concert to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The multi-hour digital broadcast will stream on several platforms, including Apple, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube, as well as traditional TV networks, like ABC, […]