[ad_1] It’s always been a frustrating problem with Overwatch that has been somewhat overlooked as many tweaks focus on the more intensely debated areas of the game. Ever since Blizzard added role queues that can keep players waiting for upwards of 20 minutes at times, it’s even worse. According to Kaplan, backfill isn’t going away […]
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Mixer’s new homepage showcases streamers it poached from Twitch
[ad_1] You can also expect refinements to Xbox One viewing. If you’re on some April Xbox One system update Insider rings, you can see emotes, Ember (highlighted) messages and subscriber badges in chat — common features in rival apps, but welcome all the same. It’ll be easier to change stream settings, and gift subscriptions are […]
Google Translate’s transcription mode is now available on Android
[ad_1] According to The Verge, the feature will be available to all Android users by the end of this week. At launch, there’s support for eight languages — English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai. What’s more, the app is capable of translating freely between them. Once you’ve updated to the latest version […]
Oman lifts restrictions on secure video chats
[ad_1] Oman is notorious for blocking video calling services, FaceTime included, because they are encrypted and therefore difficult to track. Those services also compete with domestic telecom providers. While some encrypted chat apps occasionally sidestep those restrictions, they are rare. In addition to helping schools and businesses, this may provide expats living abroad with another […]
DoorDash will temporarily reduce or waive its commission fees
[ad_1] DoorDash will also allow over 100,000 independent restaurants to join its subscription program for free, while existing partners will have their commission fees reduced. DashPass lets diners pay $10 a month to have delivery fees waived on orders over $15. In today’s world, that could be a good deal, both for consumers and for […]
Amazon will hire 100,000 workers to keep up with the surge in demand
[ad_1] The company will increase pay for US workers by $2 per hour through the end of April. Those in the UK will see a £2 per hour increase, and Amazon will boost pay by approximately €2 per hour in many EU countries. The company says the pay bump represents an investment of over $350 […]
Uber Eats waives delivery fees for over 100,000 independent restaurants
[ad_1] Uber Eats is also launching daily marketing campaigns to promote delivery from local restaurants, especially those that are new to the app. It will allow restaurants of all sizes to opt into daily payments on all Uber Eats orders, rather than weekly billing, and it has committed 300,000 free meals on Uber Eats to […]
Uber offers 14 days of financial assistance to drivers with COVID-19
[ad_1] Because the amount of money that Uber drivers make varies so widely, Uber will base the financial assistance on a driver’s average daily earnings over the last six months. If they haven’t been driving for six months, Uber will average their earnings between their start date and March 6th. For instance, if a driver […]
Apple Card holders can skip March payment due to impact of coronavirus
[ad_1] As revealed on Reddit and reported by MacRumors, Apple Card customers have received an email explaining, “We understand that the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation poses unique challenges for everyone and some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments. Apple Card is committed to helping you lead a healthier financial life.” To take advantage of […]
Broadcom lawsuit blames your Netflix habit for a drop in chip sales
[ad_1] Netflix has declined to comment. Broadcom said it alerted Netflix to the alleged violations in September, but that the internet service had turned down attempts to negotiate a patent license. The lawsuit might not go Broadcom’s way. The chip producer sued a string of TV makers in 2017 for supposed patent violations, but Vizio […]