Originals, exclusives and how much you’ll have to pay (or not pay) for them. After months of hype, WarnerMedia’s latest streaming service is here. HBO Max — not to be confused with HBO Go or HBO Now — is available today, and its debut brings a host of originals and exclusives to get you … Continue reading HBO Max is available today — here’s what you need to know Continue Reading
Google is rolling out a series of updates aimed at helping local businesses adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to serve their customers across Google Maps and Search. Since the outbreak, Google has made it possible for businesses to communicate to customers things like their revised operating hours or temporary closures, among other things. Now, … Continue reading Google expands tools to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 Continue Reading
Windows 10 v2004 comes with Windows Sandbox improvements, WiFi 6, WPA3, and Windows Hello in Safe Mode. The Windows 10 May 2020 update, also known as Windows 10 2004, has started rolling out to users today. This new Windows 10 version comes with many new features, detailed in a previous ZDNet article, here, including the likes of … Continue reading All the security features added in the Windows 10 May 2020 update Continue Reading
The economy is doing a bit better than was originally feared, but Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe said reinvigorating the dynamism in Australia’s economy is going to be a critical issue over the next few years. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe believes part of the key for getting the nation’s economy back … Continue reading RBA says entrepreneurial ‘dynamism’ key to a post-coronavirus Australian economy Continue Reading
Meniga, the London-headquartered fintech that provides digital banking technology to some of the world’s largest banks, has closed a €8.5 million in additional funding. Described primarily as a “strategic investment,” the round is led by Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France, alongside Portugal’s Grupo Crédito Agrícola and long-standing strategic partner UniCredit. All three are customers … Continue reading Meniga, the digital banking tech provider, raises €8.5M led by French bank Groupe BPCE Continue Reading
Some games are leaving the service on May 31st, however. When NVIDIA launched GeForce Now earlier this year, the streaming service ran into trouble with publishers like Activision Blizzard and Bethesda. A “misunderstanding” over what titles could stay on the platform after its beta led to some games leaving the service abruptly. Thanks to a policy change, those days … Continue reading GeForce Now’s new opt-in policy will likely mean a more stable library Continue Reading
Launching in partnership with SoFi and Mastercard Samsung has announced further details for its upcoming debit card program: it’s called Samsung Money by SoFi (which, as previously announced, is partnering with Samsung on the program), and it’ll tie in directly with the existing Samsung Pay app. Originally announced earlier in May, today’s news offers more … Continue reading Samsung Money is the company’s new Samsung Pay-linked debit card program Continue Reading
YouTube Kids, the video platform’s version of its service that lets families set age categories, viewing timers and other controls, is now available on Apple TV. Country availability is listed here, with more to be added later. YouTube says that safety controls still need to be set through the mobile version of the app. YouTube Kids is meant … Continue reading YouTube Kids app is now available for Apple TV Continue Reading
It’s a rare instance of Apple adding non-original shows to its lineup. Apple’s plans for Fraggle Rock extend well beyond the recent mini-series. Hot on the heels of Apple ordering a reboot of Jim Henson’s legendary kids’ series, 9to5Mac notes that Apple TV+ now offers the entire back catalog for the show. That’s a rare move for a company that has so far been reluctant … Continue reading Apple TV+ adds every episode of ‘Fraggle Rock’ ahead of reboot Continue Reading
The company is not letting a pandemic stand in its way. Verizon executive vice president and chief technology officer Kyle Malady has confirmed despite having to briefly shift its focus to assist customers and its own internal business to deal with the new way of working arising out of the coronavirus pandemic, plans for its 5G rollout across … Continue reading Verizon CTO declares 5G rollout is ahead of schedule Continue Reading