Month: April 2020

Instacart is hiring even more shoppers and adding ‘wellness checks’ to its shopper app

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An Instacart shopper in Washington D.C. prepares to fulfill a supermarket order | Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Grocery delivery platform Instacart says it plans to add 250,000 new workers, is extending the sick pay period for shoppers with COVID-19, and is introducing new safety measures for workers, including an in-app … Continue reading Instacart is hiring even more shoppers and adding ‘wellness checks’ to its shopper app Continue Reading →

LG will unveil its new Velvet smartphone in May

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A Korean invite set the date for May 7th. A series of previews already culminated with a clear look at LG’s next flagship phone, but now we have a date for the official Velvet unveiling. LG Korea posted an invitation and teaser video for the launch event — a “fashion show that boasts innovative designs” — on the morning of May 7th … Continue reading LG will unveil its new Velvet smartphone in May Continue Reading →

Even pirate movie streaming services are launching kid-friendly modes

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COVID-19 lockdowns are affecting the way we consume things, such as online videos. Popcorn Time, the app that makes it easy to find and watch pirated content, has just introduced a filtered kid-friendly mode. Seriously. The service, which obviously isn’t on the up and up, is most likely trying to cater to the market as … Continue reading Even pirate movie streaming services are launching kid-friendly modes Continue Reading →

One million people have tried Google Stadia, mobile app estimates suggest

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But new mobile app downloads already down significantly from early April peak. For testing with a Pixel phone, Google sent us this custom-made Stadia controller grip that it’s calling “the claw.” It doesn’t come in the pre-order package but will be sold on the GStore soon.  Kyle Orland   Unlike most phone grips, the claw … Continue reading One million people have tried Google Stadia, mobile app estimates suggest Continue Reading →

A VR workout app killed my quads

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“Supernatural” is surprisingly effective, if you have the space and money. “Part Beat Saber, part Dance Dance Revolution, part Guitar Hero with your whole body.” That’s how a rep for VR studio Within described its latest exercise app — Supernatural. That summary left me skeptical but intrigued. Setting aside my manic lifelong love for DDR, I was also keen to check out a … Continue reading A VR workout app killed my quads Continue Reading →

Synergy Research report finds data center M&A has already surpassed 2019

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Image Credits: CasarsaGuru / Getty Images At a time where all of the news seems to point toward negative economic activity, Synergy Research released a report today that data center M&A activity made a strong showing this quarter, already surpassing 2019 levels. The surge was mostly related to the $8.4 billion Interxion acquisition by Digital Realty, which Synergy says was the … Continue reading Synergy Research report finds data center M&A has already surpassed 2019 Continue Reading →

Miro lands $50M Series B for digital whiteboard as demand surges

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Miro is a company in the right place at the right time. The makers of a digital whiteboard are seeing usage surge right now as businesses move from the workplace and physical whiteboards. Today, the company announced a hefty $50 million Series B. Iconiq Capital led the round with help from Accel and a slew of … Continue reading Miro lands $50M Series B for digital whiteboard as demand surges Continue Reading →

Porsche unveils CarPlay-equipped radios for vintage Porsches

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Own a classic Porsche? Who doesn’t? The German automaker today unveiled a line of head units designed to replicate the vintage look while still featuring modern connectivity such as Bluetooth, DAB+, and Apple CarPlay. These radios are official Porsche hardware and are available in 1-DIN or 2-DIN variants, allowing them to fit in vehicles from … Continue reading Porsche unveils CarPlay-equipped radios for vintage Porsches Continue Reading →

Disney+ is giving us a peek behind the curtain of Mandalorian’s first season

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Eight-episode documentary series includes roundtables and footage of “Baby Yoda.” There are still several more months until season two of The Mandalorian hits Disney+ in October (assuming everything stays on schedule), but to tide us over, the Mouse House has released a trailer for Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. The eight-episode documentary series will explore multiple facets of the … Continue reading Disney+ is giving us a peek behind the curtain of Mandalorian’s first season Continue Reading →

Mobile Hospitals Market to Record Exponenetial Growth Owing to High Demand Through COVID-19 Pandemic and Forecast 2017-2025

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Mobile hospitals are the medical centers or mini hospitals with all the facilities and fully equipped that can be moved from one place and settle in new place and situation smoothly. Mobile hospitals provide medical services to the patient or the injured person in the critical conditions such as natural disaster, warfare operations and civil … Continue reading Mobile Hospitals Market to Record Exponenetial Growth Owing to High Demand Through COVID-19 Pandemic and Forecast 2017-2025 Continue Reading →