[ad_1] The loss of FedEx ground shipping put many third-party Amazon sellers in a bind over the busy holiday period. CNBC reported some merchants had to resort to other methods, sometimes at a higher cost, for Prime orders. They were still able to use FedEx Ground for non-Prime packages, as well as FedEx Express over […]
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Microsoft ends support for Windows 7 today
[ad_1] So to make sure you’ve got adequate protection, you need to upgrade your OS. Back in 2015 Microsoft made upgrades from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 free for the first year, but while it officially ended the Windows 10 free upgrade offer in December 2017 there is a loophole that means you can still […]
Instacart pickups now include alcohol and let stores know you’re nearby
[ad_1] Other new features include Pick Your Pickup mapping, which lets customers select the pickup location most convenient to their route each day, plus customized navigation and the option to send a friend or family member to collect an order in their place. And to round out the new additions, Instacart now offers alcohol pickup […]
Via’s largest on-demand transit service to date launches in Sacramento
[ad_1] It costs $2.50 per trip for most riders, but that drops to $1.25 for seniors and the disabled. It’s free if you’re either young enough for a RydeFreeRT pass or traveling in a group of five or more. SmaRT Ride technically launched first in February 2018, but the city brought on Via to run […]
‘GTA4’ leaves Steam after an old Microsoft service breaks game sales
[ad_1] Games for Windows Live has caused a number of headaches since Microsoft began shutting things down in 2013. Developers have had to patch the platform out of their games to keep them running properly, including the Batman: Arkham series and Dark Souls. GTA4 has had its own problems, prompting gamers to develop workarounds to […]
Universal Studios teases ‘Super Nintendo World’ with a music video
[ad_1] As promised, Universal Studios Japan is on track to open its Super Nintendo World park this summer ahead of the Olympic Games. Now it’s teasing the new area with a mostly-CG music video and song made by Galantis with Charlie XCX. If you were hoping for a glimpse inside the new area or some […]
Stephen Colbert is producing an animated news spoof for CBS All Access
[ad_1] There are no details for casting or the premiere date at this stage, although The Late Show‘s Chris Licht will help Colbert executive produce. Some of the animation expertise comes from RJ Fried and Tim Luecke of Showtime’s Trump spoof Our Cartoon President. This is unusual for All Access, which has focused largely on […]
NBC may revive ‘Quantum Leap’ for its Peacock streaming service
[ad_1] We wouldn’t count on a possible show bringing back Scott Bakula or Dean Stockwell, at least not in their original roles. Bakula is tied up with NCIS: New Orleans, while Stockwell hasn’t acted in five years. It’s likelier that this would be a reboot or a sequel. You might find out more soon. NBC […]
‘Star Trek: Picard’ has already been renewed for a second season
[ad_1] As with Discovery, it’s easy to see why CBS would be so eager to renew the series. While All Access has an increasing diversity of shows, Star Trek arguably remains the highlight of the streaming service. A second season of Picard gives you an added reason to come back — and, of course, to […]
Uber is leaving Colombia after court ruling
[ad_1] A lawsuit had accused Uber of breaking the law by steering customers away from taxis and offering public transportation without a license. This isn’t the first time Uber has been given the boot. A German court recently ruled against Uber, and Italy temporarily banned the company in 2017. However, it appears to be the […]