[ad_1] The company added that it was aware this could hurt hosts who depend on Airbnb for income, but believed it had to “find a balance” between those hosts and supporting the “well-being” of guests. To some degree, Airbnb didn’t have much choice. With many countries discouraging travel or in some cases issuing temporary bans […]
Category: covid-19
Google says nationwide coronavirus website is in development
[ad_1] The internet giant said it was “fully aligned” with the government and helping to fight the spread of COVID-19, although it didn’t explain the gap between its plans for a nationwide site and what Trump said. It’s not shocking that Google would have multiple projects in the works. Verily may be a sibling brand, […]
After Math: How COVID-19 is already clobbering 2020
[ad_1] Welp, we had a good run, America. While every other developed nation on the planet scrambles to defend itself against the deadly spread of COVID-19, the US had to be dragged into fielding a response. This year everything is cancelled. Schools have be… [ad_2] Source link
Iran’s coronavirus ‘diagnosis’ app looks more like a surveillance tool
[ad_1] AC19’s developer, Sarzamin Housmand (formerly Smart Land Solutions), is also known for developing government clones of Telegram that weren’t as secure as the real thing and were geared more toward enabling surveillance. While it’s not clear exactly what the Iranian government is doing with the data, it’s eager to brag about the scale. ICT […]
Apple sets clearer rules for coronavirus-related apps
[ad_1] The company is also encouraging developers to mark their coronavirus apps as time-sensitive to ensure a timely release. Governments, non-profits and accredited schools don’t have to pay annual developer membership fees if they only intend to release free apps, Apple noted. Apple isn’t alone in keeping an eye out for harmful apps. Google recently […]
All Apple Stores outside of Greater China are closing until March 27th
[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a statement in the early hours of Saturday morning detailing Apple’s worldwide response to COVID-19. Among the steps taken is news that the company will close its retail stores worldwide until March 27th. The only exception is Greater China, which includes Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, where the […]
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is available on digital a few days early
[ad_1] It looks like Frozen 2 isn’t the only Disney property getting an early launch due to the current conditions of everything. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is now available on most digital stores (Vudu, iTunes, Google Play, but not Amazon… yet) right now, several days before its March 17th launch date. It’s not […]
Disney+ will start streaming ‘Frozen 2’ on Sunday, three months early
[ad_1] The press release didn’t indicate exactly what time Frozen 2 will premiere on Disney+, but said it will be available only in HD initially, and only in the US. Starting Tuesday March 17th, it will also come to Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand and it will be available Ultra HD to all […]
Comcast suspends data caps, makes Xfinity WiFi free for 60 days
[ad_1] Yesterday Comcast and AT&T were among ISPs announced some relaxed policies to help people suddenly stuck at home due to countermeasures taken in the fight against COVID-19. Today, along with an announcement that wireless carriers are suspending cancellations and expanding access, Comcast, the largest ISP in the US, followed up with a slew of […]
US wireless carriers pledge to suspend cancellations amid outbreak
[ad_1] At the moment, approximately 70 companies have agreed to honor the pledge. The list includes all four of the big wireless carriers — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) — as well as internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast and Google Fiber. “As the coronavirus outbreak spreads and causes a series of […]