[ad_1] Last week Google announced it will pause Chrome and Chrome OS releases to deal with its adjusted work schedules as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, the company said that it would work to ensure current releases are as stable as possible, and that for now, it will not promote Chrome […]
Category: covid-19
Instacart is hiring 300,000 full-time grocery shoppers
[ad_1] The company currently operates in about 5,500 cities across the United States and Canada. Instacart’s plan will see it hire broadly in states like California and New York. In the former, for instance, it plans to bring on approximately 54,000 new full-time shoppers. In other states like Texas and Florida, it will hire thousands […]
Amazon will deliver at-home COVID-19 test kits in Seattle trial
[ad_1] Every driver involved has been trained in handling medical material, Amazon told CNBC. The tests revolve around the familiar swabs used at drive-through testing locations. If a recipient tests positive, healthcare workers will get in touch. Amazon Care director Kristen Helton said in a statement that the company knows fighting COVID-19 will require help […]
GM offers free, limited internet access in its connected cars
[ad_1] With GM granting only three gigabytes of free data across three months, you’re probably not going to be using it to tilt back the front seat and stream your favorite shows. But, if you’re in a pinch and your phone isn’t picking up a cell connection, it might prove a lifesaver. The automaker is […]
Apple Music’s AI-generated upbeat playlist helps you cope with reality
[ad_1] Apple says it will start rolling out the playlist to subscribers today. Once it’s available, you’ll be able to find it in the “For You” tab next to your other playlists. If you’re working from home, the company has also released a Home Office DJ playlist for some added motivation. Mac owners can now […]
How Engadget staffers are finding solace during the coronavirus crisis
[ad_1] My plan is to double-up on two things that have kept me going all winter: daily walks and yoga. When I first started working from home, I was shocked by how few steps I was taking. I took for granted all the walking I used to do to and from work and around the […]
ER docs don smart rings to better predict COVID-19 infections
[ad_1] Workers at UCSF Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital are wearing the devices, and Oura has asked another 150,000 users to share their data. The rings aren’t exactly comprehensive trackers, but they do record body temperature, heart rate and other vitals. In the near term, they could alert medical workers if they […]
Amazon is offering free access to kid-friendly Prime Video content
[ad_1] Prime Video comes with Amazon Prime, which costs $12.99 per month. If you don’t want a Prime membership, you can opt to just subscribe to Prime Video for $8.99 per month. It seems likely that this free offer is meant to serve not only as a much-need boredom killer, but also as a way […]
Uber wants government to include drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
[ad_1] “My goal in writing to you is not to ask for a bailout for Uber, but rather for support for independent workers and, once we move past the immediate crisis, the opportunity to legally provide them with a real safety net going forward,” Khosrowshahi said in the letter. Ride-hailing drivers have been particularly hard […]
Verizon gives customers extra mobile data to deal with COVID-19 (updated)
[ad_1] Fios and DSL users don’t have data caps, Verizon reiterated. The provider is also offering some breaks for those facing a financial hit from the coronavirus outbreak. It’s waiving overage charges and late fees, and will waive broadband and voice charges for existing Lifeline customers. If you need wired internet access, Lifeline customers will […]