Category: Internet

Google’s coronavirus search hub makes COVID-19 info easier to find

[ad_1] The hub will show up when you search for “coronavirus” or “COVID-19” on Google, whether you’re on mobile or desktop. It pulls information from the World Health Organization and links to your local health authorities, and it organizes what you need to know into different categories. In it, you’ll see an overview of the […]

Recommended Reading: What happens when bands don’t tour

[ad_1] Ring’s work with police lacks solid evidence of reducing crime Alfred Ng,CNET As data is being revealed on a regular basis, the stats don’t point to any significant reduction in crime caused by police departments’ close association with Ring. Even in areas where crime did go down, it can be difficult to determine if […]

Amazon temporarily raises overtime pay for warehouse workers

[ad_1] The temporary pay hike could ensure that more workers agree to work overtime, or at least offer a consolation if they feel they have little choice but to stay longer. It comes on top of the company’s plans to hire 100,000 additional workers and raise base pay by $2 through April. These are only […]

SoundCloud links up with Twitch so creators can earn from livestreams

[ad_1] The music platform said in its announcement: “It’s an unsettling time for everyone right now, and we know COVID-19 has been especially hard on musicians who were scheduled to play live shows over the next few months. Many creators are turning to live video streaming platforms to connect with their fans.” Those who don’t […]

Twitter will verify more health experts to fight coronavirus misinformation

[ad_1] The update comes as Twitter has taken more aggressive steps to beat back a wave of hoaxes and other disinformation that’s spread on social media in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The company previously announced it would ban tweets spreading fake cures or other inaccurate pseudo-scientific information. Now, that effort is also extending […]

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ movie gets an early digital release on March 31st

[ad_1] Disney released Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on most digital stores a few days before it was supposed to be out. It also made Frozen 2 available for streaming on Disney+ three months earlier than anticipated. Paramount Pictures received a lot of flak when an early preview of the movie showed a version […]

Bandsintown will help artists promote livestreams

[ad_1] The Watch Live feature will be available for free on the Bandsintown For Artists platform next week. The push notifications will appear in the Bandsintown app, and other platforms that use its event listings, like Facebook and Instagram Stories. The new Bandsintown Live Twitch channel will raise money for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, […]

New York orders Craigslist to remove ads for fake COVID-19 treatments

[ad_1] On top of this, James has sent letters to GoDaddy and five other internet registrars asking them to halt the registration of domain names for virus-related scams, and to delist those names that are already in use. While this wasn’t an order, the Attorney General warned that these sites are likely to be violating […]

Google won’t hold a virtual I/O this year

[ad_1] When Google announced its first change of plans earlier this month, the company said it would “explore other ways to evolve Google I/O to best connect with our developer community.” At the time, it seemed like the company would host online presentations and workshops, much like Apple announced it would do at WWDC later […]