Category: Internet

Skype rolls out ‘Meet Now’ calls that don’t need a a sign-up or installation

[ad_1] With people forced out of their offices and schools to avoid spreading coronavirus, there are more video calls going on than ever. However, a significant chunk of the action has gone to Zoom, and not Skype, Microsoft’s product that has been at the center of online voice and video chats since well before smartphones […]

Google rolls back Chrome feature that blocks cross-site tracking

[ad_1] The feature requires developers to indicate their website cookies’ SameSite attribute, which dictates how those small files a browser saves should behave. If they don’t, then Google will automatically switch that attribute to a secure option that prevents cookies from tracking users across websites. However, the change can break products and services that need […]

Blackmagic’s pro livestreaming switcher can broadcast without software

[ad_1] The ATEM Mini Pro includes all the features of the base model, including four HDMI inputs, chroma key, 12-channel audio mixing and a built-in video editor for picture-in-picture and other effects. If you do have favorite streaming software, a USB connection treats the switcher like a wildly overpowered webcam. Blackmagic is selling the Pro […]

Porsche’s virtual race series starts tomorrow with pro drivers at the wheel

[ad_1] Most of the world will have to watch the races online, although TV networks like Germany’s Sport1 and the Netherlands’ Ziggo Sport will also cover the competition. The simulated Supercup will have three more events on April 18th (Silverstone), April 25th (Spa-Francorchamps) and May 16th (Monza). As with other leagues, Porsche really doesn’t have […]

Amazon will stream SXSW Film Festival selections for free for 10 days

[ad_1] SXSW was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but that isn’t stopping organizers from offering a taste of what the Austin event would have offered. They’re partnering with Amazon on an SXSW Film Festival Collection that will stream movies from the festival on Prime Video for 10 days, completely free in the US — […]

Twitch is making games viewers and streamers can play together

[ad_1] The mention comes alongside other known Amazon gaming efforts, including its Project Tempo game streaming service (potentially slipping into 2021 due to COVID-19) and plans to release its long-in-the-making original games Crucible and New World in May. There’s no mystery behind plans for two-way Twitch games. They promise to keep viewers both engaged and […]

Google invests $6.5 million to fight coronavirus-related misinformation

[ad_1] As one example, the company’s Google News Initiative will increase its support for First Draft. The organization has helped journalists cover the pandemic by providing an online coronavirus resource hub, as well as training and crisis simulations. Part of the new funding will also go to fact-checking non-profits like Full Fact and Maldita.es. According […]

NBC Sports will air IndyCar’s second virtual race on April 4th

[ad_1] Pro IndyCar drivers are expected to participate on the iRacing platform, including five-time series champion Scott Dixon and two-time and reigning series champion Josef Newgarden. It’s the first time the virtual event will be broadcast on NBC Sports — the first one was only livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. IndyCar officially canceled its […]