Amazon is taking on an additional 75,000 workers in the U.S. as part of measures to deal with growing customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic. The online shopping giant has seen a surge in orders in recent weeks after multiple states were placed in lockdown to help slow the spread of the virus, formally known
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As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally nears the 2 million mark, a new dashboard has launched showing county-by-county data for confirmed cases, recorded deaths, testing rate, fatality rate, hospital capacity, and more. It comes from Maryland-based Johns Hopkins University, which received much praise for the launch early in the crisis of its dashboard
Layoffs have struck the startup world swiftly, hurting hospitality and travel startups, as well as recruitment and scooter companies. New data shows that some of those layoffs, brought on by COVID-19, might be disproportionately impacting satellite campuses. By nature, satellite offices are secondary to a startup’s headquarters. Opening smaller offices is a strategic move when
12 immersive ways to keep your family entertained and fit while at home. With the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are all adjusting to a new normal. For many parents and guardians this means learning to work from home while simultaneously keeping their families safe, happy, and healthy under quarantine. According to the ILO, “Americans
Phishing attacks are on the rise. Companies are struggling to create “work from home” best practices as they are forced into remote work. And experts think that the lack of preparedness will result in unprecedented numbers of corporate breaches. So what can you do to make sure your work data isn’t stolen or leaked? Here
When you are dreaming about spending your imaginary lottery winnings, these are the cars you wish you could buy. The most expensive cars in the world are more than vehicles that get you from point A to point B. These cars are artwork on wheels. These beautiful cars start with $2 million price tags and
Brew some tea (Earl Grey or otherwise) and spend a while with this lot.Image: CBS Star Trek is one of the most beloved bits of sci-fi TV around, but perhaps most beloved of all is its sophomore entry into the franchise: The Next Generation, the apex of Gene Roddenberry’s utopian vision of the future writ
Consumption of all types of kids-focused digital media has soared with a large portion of the world’s children home from school right now. At all times of day, children are playing games, watching shows and using edtech tools — often in a social context with friends online.This only accelerates the normalization of virtual spaces as
Working from home presents new challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining a work-life balance. The clear stopping points, like lunch breaks or commuting hours, are gone, so it’s easy to stay at the computer and tell yourself, “it’s just one more email.” But maintaining a line between your personal time and the time when
Shure Aonic 50 “Shure’s Aonic 50 are some of the better sounding headphones around, but they’re expensive” Superb sound Effective noise cancellation Comfortable MSRP $399.00 Shure has crafted a reputation for making studio headphones that stand out in a crowd, and we’ve said as much over the years based on our experiences with products like
Apple is readying a new iPhone for fall to replace the iPhone 11 Pro this fall, Bloomberg reports, as well as follow-ups to the iPhone 11, a new smaller HomePod, and a locator tag accessory. The top-end iPhone 11 Pro successors at least will have a new industrial design that more closely resembles the iPad
The top medical research body of India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), on Thursday, has approved a clinical trial for plasma treatment for people who are infected with COVID-19 and are seriously ill. Many countries around the world have begun using plasma to treat patients infected with coronavirus and the treatment has shown some
It was a long time before Microsoft committed itself to making real computer hardware — its successful run with the Xbox notwithstanding — but when the software titan behind Windows finally unveiled its new Surface devices, it proved beyond any doubt that an old dog can learn new tricks. The cutting-edge Surface tablets immediately earned
Clockwise from top left: Illustration – Benjamin Currie (Gizmodo); Getty; Screenshot – Victoria Song (Gizmodo); Illustration – Elena Scotti (Photos: Getty Images) Happy Easter, everyone! Or, as I like to call it, “The Day Before I Regret Eating All Those Chocolate Bunnies.” Here’s a question for you, dear reader: Do you start with the ears
Capcom is reportedly continuing its recent string of Resident Evil remakes with Resident Evil 4, targeting a 2022 release presumably on the PlayStation 5. The Resident Evil 4 remake has entered full production, Video Game Chronicle reported, citing multiple sources. The game’s development will be led by M-Two, an Osaka, Japan-based studio founded by former
Standalone technology is leading the way for a brand new wave of location-based VR. We’re not even half way through 2020 and so far this year is shaping up to be a big one for standalone location-based VR thanks to the Oculus Quest. Experiences such as MissionX, Triton VR, and Cyberaction are leading a new
Are you tired of having to right-click and search for the simple command you want to be able to do, like cut, copy, and paste? While not super labor-intensive, it can become annoying to have to click twice each time you want to perform one of these actions. If you’re not using shortcut commands, you’re
If you’re a Mac user, you probably love the sleek desktop experience and how easy it is to understand and use it. However, it can be a challenge to find an antivirus platform to protect your Mac because so many options are only compatible with Windows. The good news is that there are some great
Capcom is planning more content for Resident Evil Resistance, the asymmetrical multiplayer game bundled with the Resident Evil 3 remake, beyond the addition of Jill Valentine as a playable character. In Resident Evil Resistance, four players take on the role of survivors, who must work together to overcome the zombie-infested scenario they find themselves in
Google’s augmented reality Easter Bunny—the latest in its series of AR animals available in certain search results—is pictured vibing on my obnoxiously pink desk. Graphic: Google screenshot and photo by Alyse Stanley (Gizmodo) With large portions of the country under shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus outbreak, I’m betting Easter plans for most folks look
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended people wear face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but this has caused a dilemma for iPhone owners reliant on Face ID to unlock their devices. While a person is wearing a face mask for protection against the new coronavirus, the obstruction will cause the Face
Zoom is one of the fastest-growing videoconferencing apps out there. It’s easy to set up and host video calls. But in light of recent security and privacy concerns about Zoom, you might want to try a good Zoom alternative. They’re all excellent for video calls friends and family, or conferencing with your colleagues while working
CD Projekt Red clarified that the next-generation version of Cyberpunk 2077 will not roll out alongside the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 when the consoles are released later this year. In February, CD Projekt Red revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 will participate in Microsoft’s Smart Delivery System, which will allow players to buy a game
Could this be the all-in-one VR fitness platform we’ve been waiting for? Within, the California-based developer behind our favorite AR storytelling app Wonderscope, this week announced its latest project, Supernatural, an all-in-one VR fitness experience which features on-demand full-body workouts and expert coaching by real-world trainers. There’s even a dedicated companion app you can pair
Pictured: dragons, a dungeon. Image: Wizards of the Coast Games are a powerful escape and coping tool for many of us amidst the ongoing pandemic. With digital tools allowing people to play tabletop and board games online, it’s become a great way to spend time indoors with those you love, whether you’re together or not.
Losing your smartphone can evoke existential panic — way beyond losing your wallet or house keys. That’s because, in addition to its monetary value, your phone packs so much critical and private information about you and your family in one handy place. The idea of a stranger accessing this personal information is chilling. And yet,
Nimish SawantApr 12, 2020 00:26:39 IST When the idea was first teased last year, Quibi was thought to be just another video streaming app to look forward to. At CES 2020 though, Quibi founders laid down the plans — 175 original shows with 8,500 episodes, featuring content from Steven Spielberg, actors such as Christoph Waltz,
[Editor’s note: Want to get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that startups can use by email? Subscribe here.] While consumer tech has matured as a startup category in recent years, many investors continue to be bullish on specific trends like online gaming, voice, and the unbundling of platforms in favor of focused social networks. That’s
Tens of millions of people around the world talk to their homes using Alexa-compatible Amazon Echo smart speakers and smart displays. The sales numbers are inexact because Amazon doesn’t release specific figures. There are, however, more than 100,000 Amazon-certified Alexa Skills created by an active developer community and tens of thousands of third-party Alexa-compatible devices. We
FP TrendingApr 11, 2020 21:19:33 IST Photo sharing app Instagram has rolled out the feature of direct messages for its web version worldwide. It was testing the features on a select section of users since the starting of the year. The official Twitter handle of Instagram has announced the news. “Now you can get and
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