[ad_1] Google My Business users can go to “Close this business on Google” in the menu to find the new feature. As SearchEngineLand notes, that section now shows three options: “Mark as temporarily closed,” “Mark as permanently closed” and “Remove Listing.” Prior to launching the capability, Google only relied on information from governments and other […]
Category: covid-19
Plex makes live TV free for three months
[ad_1] There are some catches. The free access doesn’t include DVR functionality. You’ll also only receive guide data for 48 hours of programming versus the two weeks of a Plex Pass subscriber. This is as much about pitching subscriptions as it is supporting the community. Nonetheless, it might be appreciated if you’ve run out of […]
Lyft tries offering free bike-share passes to hospital workers
[ad_1] In New York City, Lyft will provide hospital workers, first responders and transit workers with a free, one-month Citi Bike membership. Those passes can be obtained through employers, who can email HeroBikes@Lyft.com to enroll their staff. The offer applies to anyone working in these fields who recently purchased a membership or has an upcoming […]
Comcast, Verizon make some on-demand viewing free
[ad_1] If you want to hunt the videos down on Comcast, you only have to say “free” into your voice remote. More material from “dozens” of networks and other partners will be available on a “rolling basis” over the weeks ahead, Comcast said. Verizon, meanwhile, is offering a mix of similar on-demand viewing as well […]
European mobile carriers will share location data to track COVID-19 spread
[ad_1] The data will be aggregated and anonymized, the official said. The Commission will also delete the info when the pandemic is over. The European Data Protection Supervisor also wants the Commission to “clearly define” the data it wants to collect, maintain transparency and limit access to epidemiologists and other relevant experts. Separately, the World […]
The Weather Channel brings localized COVID-19 updates to your phone
[ad_1] This new coronavirus tracking will be available in The Weather Channel iOS and Android apps, on weather.com/coronavirus and in an online dashboard. The offerings include AI-powered “Incident Maps,” which show stats like confirmed COVID-19 cases by US state and county, and trend graphs that show spread by US state. There are links to the […]
Can Twitter survive when no one can go outside?
[ad_1] One of the ‘joys’ of covering Twitter’s financial presentations is the conference call that takes place afterward. CEO Jack Dorsey and CFO Ned Segal answer questions from analysts at big American banks about things like CAC and Run-Rate. One common theme is how much weight Twitter puts in events, which Segal says drive’s Twitter’s […]
Unity is offering premium game development tutorials for free
[ad_1] Unity powers big hitters such as Hollow Knight, Escape from Tarkov, Cuphead and dozens more, and is particularly popular with small-scale indie developers. Even if you’ve never toyed with the idea of making a game, it’s certainly worth having a nose around the tutorials on offer, at the very least to get a better […]
NASCAR’s virtual race was the most-watched esports TV show to date
[ad_1] Accordingly, Fox has committed to cover the rest of the season, starting with a race at a simulated Texas Motor Speedway on March 29th at 1PM Eastern. It’ll air on both the Fox broadcast network as well as FS1 and the Fox Sports app. There’s little doubt that NASCAR and Fox had the advantages […]
Streaming giants to help musicians affected by coronavirus outbreak
[ad_1] The companies didn’t say how much they’re donating to the fund. But MusiCares, the charitable foundation behind the project, already raised $2 million since the initiative was established last week. The fund can provide eligible music industry professionals (artists, production crew members, technicians, etc.) with basic living assistance, such as money for rent or […]