[ad_1] Starting Sunday, several drivers will square off in the F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix series, using the PC version of F1 2019 and playing remotely for safety reasons. First up is the Virtual Bahrain Grand Prix on what was supposed to be the second weekend of the actual F1 season. The virtual race will […]
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Entertainers pivot to video as coronavirus shutters clubs
[ad_1] The Dropkick Murphys are a Boston institution and have played live shows every St. Patrick’s Day for the past 24 years, though, for obvious reasons, this year’s set was canceled. Luckily, the band was having none of that mess and decided to stream its set live and free over the internet so that St. […]
Waymo suspends all services until at least April 7th
[ad_1] This is “a temporary measure to keep our riders, trained drivers, and the entire Waymo team safe,” the company said. Waymo will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation to determine when it’s safe to kickstart its ride services again. The company noted it will help its partners pay staff who had been scheduled to […]
Pixar’s ‘Onward’ hits Disney+ on April 3rd amid theater closures
[ad_1] The latest title to get an early digital home release is Pixar’s latest flick, Onward. Disney says it will be available to download today, but, in our current reality, it’s also one of the first tentpole movies to get a streaming release a month or so after arriving in theaters. You can stream Onward […]
Yelp is adding a ‘contact-free’ delivery option to its apps
[ad_1] In addition, Yelp is committing $25 million to help small restaurants and bars that are struggling financially due to the public’s social distancing. The funding will come “primarily” in the form of free advertising, products and services, however, rather than pure cash. Yelp said it will give restaurants with delivery or takeout options $100 […]
Engadget Podcast: Can telehealth save us?
[ad_1] On this week’s episode, Cherlynn and Devindra explore the rise of telehealth during the global coronavirus pandemic. With Medicare expanding coverage to include telehealth, as well as the attention around Verily’s efforts to launch a screening site, the industry is gaining momentum. This outbreak could make telehealth mainstream, and we need to understand its […]
YouTube follows Netflix by reducing video stream quality in Europe
[ad_1] Most countries in Europe have introduced confinement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. That means folks working at home or kids taking classes via teleconferencing will be using bandwidth-hungry services like Skype or Zoom. As such, EU industry czar Thierry Breton has asked streaming platforms to reduce video quality in order to keep […]
GameStop tells employee it’s ‘essential’ and can stay open during lockdowns
[ad_1] In a memo the company sent, it explained that it believes it’s an essential business since the products it carries “enable and enhance [its] customers’ experience in working from home.” The memo even includes instructions on what to do in case law enforcement officers attempt to enforce closure. It told store managers to hand […]
GDC could return to San Francisco as a 3-day event in August
[ad_1] In addition, attendees may see exhibitors they’ve never seen at a GDC event before, since the organizers are giving organizations the chance to apply for space onsite. Those who do can hold meetings and meet-ups alongside the main event. GDC Summer is scheduled to take place from August 4th through 6th at the Moscone […]
Snapchat adds mental health tools to ease coronavirus anxiety
[ad_1] With the new feature, Snapchat users can find mental health resources in the app when they search for terms like “anxiety,” “stress,” “depression,” or “bullying.” Search results turn up videos from organizations, such as Crisis Text Line or the Ad Council. Besides these previously-planned updates, Snap says it’s working on a section of “Here […]