[ad_1] Among their demands, Instacart Shoppers are requesting protective supplies like hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. They’re also asking for hazard pay — an additional $5 per order — and an extension of pay for workers impacted by COVID-19. The deadline to qualify for those benefits was originally April 8th, but the company has pushed […]
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Food delivery apps, the pandemic and finding a new normal
[ad_1] The result is that many of us — restaurants and consumers alike — are now relying on third-party delivery services like GrubHub and Caviar, which are changing their practices to accommodate the new normal. DoorDash, which also owns Caviar, has implemented no-contact delivery: Delivery people pick up and drop off packages without interacting face […]
Sony will limit PlayStation download speeds in the US
[ad_1] With the majority of people working from home and so many people killing time streaming music, movies and games, networks are hit with intense amounts of traffic. Hopefully these measures will help preserve network stability so people can continue enjoying them. Microsoft hasn’t announced any updates regarding Xbox’s network services in the US. That […]
Why ‘Second Life’ developer Linden Lab gave up on its VR spin-off
[ad_1] Back in 2016, I described the service as “WordPress for social VR.” A foundation that allowed creators to import custom assets and quickly build their own shareable world. The company hoped that this mix would attract commercial clients — think museums, car manufacturers and record labels — that want their own VR experience but […]
Apple unveils its own COVID-19 screening app and website
[ad_1] Because you can never have too many testing resources during an unprecedented global pandemic, Apple has introduced a new app and website for screening COVID-19 symptoms. Developed together with the CDC, both tools step you through a series of questions related to the coronavirus to figure out the best course of action. Sure, it’s […]
The first ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ update aims to even the playing field
[ad_1] Warzone players used to pay $6,000 in in-game cash — which is obtained by looting enemies — for a loadout. Less experienced gamers have far less of a chance of having enough funds for a loadout, which made the game noticeably unbalanced. Warzone also allows those who have played 2019’s Call of Duty: Modern […]
Films won’t have to screen in theaters to qualify for this year’s Golden Globes
[ad_1] Producers and studios must still prove that they had a “bona fide theatrical release” planned in Los Angeles between March 15th and April 30th, The Hollywood Reporter notes. Distributors must still set a date for an official screening, but they can send a DVD screener or screening link to HFPA members. The HFPA will […]
The psychological impact of COVID-19 isolation, as explained by scientists
[ad_1] Social isolation can generally be defined as “the absence of social interactions, contacts, and relationships with family and friends, with neighbors on an individual level, and with ‘society at large’ on a broader level,” as Robert L Berg stated in The Second Fifty Years. This isn’t just some amped up offshoot of cabin fever, […]
Tesla’s Autopilot could soon detect traffic lights
[ad_1] Autopilot stopping for red lights! 😱😱😱😱😱🤗🤗🤗 🎉 🥳 let’s goooooooo pic.twitter.com/C95etry3t5 — Third Row Tesla Podcast (@thirdrowtesla) March 26, 2020 Tesla’s Autopilot can already recognize other cars on the road, and last fall, an update allowed it to spot traffic cones. If you use Navigate on Autopilot, your EV will also plan lane changes […]
How well did the Xperia 1’s super tall screen work for users?
[ad_1] However, the thing about reviews is that they only reflect one person’s experience over a limited period of time, and not what it’s like to live with a device over several months — you know, everyday use. To get that long-term perspective, we asked our readers to contribute their own reviews on our Xperia […]