[ad_1] Transcoding media — especially big files like those that use RAW codecs — can take a lot of time and resources. When a videographer shoots in one format, but the editor has to convert the footage to another, the workflow screeches to a halt. Apple’s new software will hopefully provide a fast track for […]
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Riot’s competitive hero shooter ‘Valorant’ enters closed beta next week
[ad_1] To enter the closed beta, you’ll need to sign up for a Riot account, link it to Twitch and then watch people stream the game for a chance to get an invite. At the moment, the game is a PC exclusive. But with modest requirements across the board, don’t let that discourage you from […]
FCC outlines $200 million COVID-19 telehealth plan
[ad_1] The COVID-19 Telehealth Program would use funds allocated for the FCC in the CARES Act. If approved, it would provide select applicants with full funding for eligible telehealth services and devices. Pai also presented plans for a longer-term Connected Care Pilot Program, which would make $100 million available over three years to help health […]
Microsoft’s Edge browser will add vertical tabs and tracking prevention
[ad_1] Edge — which is built on Google’s open-source Chromium — allows adventurous users to test out new features in its Insider program. Microsoft hopes to enable vertical tabs for its testing community in the next few months. The feature will provide an uncluttered view of the tabs the user has open, allowing for more […]
Online grocery deliveries are facing an unprecedented stress test
[ad_1] One of the biggest problems is that delivery time slots are seemingly impossible to come by. After filling out their carts, customers would attempt to check out, only to find that all of the delivery options are suddenly unavailable. We spoke to a few shoppers, who told us of the various issues they encountered. […]
Instacart workers go on strike after rejecting mild concessions
[ad_1] The service did say it had sourced hand sanitizer that would ship next week, but workers saw this as indicative of Instacart dragging its heels. Shoppers said they had been asking for sanitizer for “many, many weeks,” but the company was only now conceding to this demand. We’ve asked Instacart for comment on the […]
Nintendo is reportedly planning to remaster classic Mario games this year
[ad_1] While several old Mario games are already available on the console through the NES and SNES Switch Online services, Nintendo plans to remaster “most” of the Mario back catalog, according to Video Games Chronicle. The titles include Super Mario Galaxy and a deluxe version of Super Mario 3D World, Eurogamer reports, with the latter […]
OnePlus will reveal its new phones on April 14th
[ad_1] OnePlus has so far only dipped its toes in the 5G waters with the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren, which came out in December — but each phone in the 8 series will have a 5G modem. This will be good news for Sprint and T-Mobile subscribers, who have decent access to 5G infrastructure. […]
Jaybird’s Run XT true wireless earbuds are on sale for $50 at Best Buy
[ad_1] It’s generally still safe to go running outside even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thankfully there are good deals to be had if you need a soundtrack for those excursions. Best Buy has a one-day sale going for Jaybird’s Run XT true wireless earbuds that drops the price to just $50 […]
China, Huawei propose internet protocol with a built-in killswitch
[ad_1] There are also concerns that New IP would require authentication and authorization of not just new internet addresses, but also the humans involved and the data packets being sent. China has long called for linking real names to internet users, and this potentially links people to the very internet connection itself. New IP should […]