[ad_1] As healthcare professionals continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic across the US and much of the world, Google is adding a new Maps feature to help those individuals find special accommodations when they’re done their daily shifts. Starting today, first responders can use the app to find hotels that have special policies in place […]
Category: covid-19
MTA spends $1 million to test disinfecting NYC subways with UV light
[ad_1] Earlier this month, the MTA started closing subways from 1AM to 5AM in order to provide more thorough cleaning. These devices could help bolster those efforts, and according to the MTA, it’s been working with Puro Lighting since mid-March to readapt the technology for MTA infrastructure. The devices can be installed in the ceiling, […]
Is going to space truly essential during a pandemic?
[ad_1] Moon-mining machinations are perhaps the most grandiose example of space work continuing through the pandemic, but they’re far from the only ones. Few might immediately think of astronauts as essential workers or rocket launches as mandatory for the nation’s survival. But based on the permitted activities of both NASA and private companies, space has […]
Tom Hanks WWII movie ‘Greyhound’ will premiere on Apple TV+
[ad_1] Tom Hanks is joining the ranks of stars premiering movies on streaming services during the pandemic, but he’s not going to one of the usual outlets. Deadline reports that Hanks is premiering his WWII naval drama Greyhound on Apple TV+, making it Apple’s largest movie project to date. The tech firm hasn’t announced a […]
Walmart is shutting down Jet
[ad_1] As you might imagine, the company tried to put a positive spin on the news. “Due to [the] continued strength of the Walmart.com brand, the company will discontinue Jet.com,” Walmart said in a statement to TechCrunch. “The acquisition of Jet.com nearly four years ago was critical to accelerating our omni strategy.” Nonetheless, the timing of […]
Jaguar ends I-Pace electric race series due to COVID-19
[ad_1] Jaguar maintained that the series had hit “many of the targets” the company set for itself. It translated racing knowledge to I-Pace upgrades, for instance. As Inside Electric observed, though, there were problems well before the pandemic put racing on hold. The eTrophy never managed to get a full grid of cars. It was […]
Instagram introduces ‘Guides’ for wellness tips
[ad_1] The update marks Instagram’s biggest push into longer form content since it launched IGTV in 2018. But while IGTV enabled longer videos, Guides is closer to the type of content you’d expect from traditional publishers. Instagram Instagram says it’s focusing on “wellness” content only as part of its efforts to reach users during the […]
Texas embraces a virtual jury trial amid coronavirus concerns
[ad_1] Judge Emily Miskel According to the National Center for State Courts, 39 states and the District of Columbia have encouraged judges to conduct hearings remotely, but bringing in jurors poses another challenge. Arizona’s top court has already approved remote jury selection, and once jury trials resume in Indiana, parties in civil cases will have […]
Uber plans to lay off another 3,000 employees
[ad_1] The company is reeling from the blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to WSJ, Uber’s ridesharing business was down 80 percent in April, compared to the previous year. Prior to the pandemic, ridesharing made up about three-quarters of Uber’s revenue. While UberEats has provided some relief, it’s not enough to make up for […]
Apple Stores that reopen will require wear a mask and temperature check
[ad_1] Stores will offer Apple pickup to allow customers to buy online and pickup the product at a designated time, along with Genius Bar appointments by reservation. Some will also offer only curbside or storefront service, so you’ll need to check the local website for each location. Apple is also enforcing steps like social distancing […]