Instacart knows that its scheduled grocery deliveries are not prepared for a pandemic when demand is surging. So the service has introduced a “Fast & Flexible” option that has the first available shopper deliver your order, whenever that may be. You’ll get an expected delivery range instead of a set schedule, and will get a notification when your order has been picked … [Read more...] about Instacart adds first available shopper option
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I eat sleep and breathe technology, along with geek toys and video games. When I'm not blogging about the latest gadgets and technology, I am usually reading about them, or busy playing fantasy role playing games or Star Trek: Attack Wing. You can follow me on Google+.
There Will Be No Online Version Of E3 2020
Thanks to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, various events around the world have been getting cancelled. E3 is one of them. The organization stated that they will not be hosting a physical event this year. Instead, the organization suggested that they might be looking at an online event. So what happened with this? In a statement made to PC Gamer, the organizers have … [Read more...] about There Will Be No Online Version Of E3 2020
Disco Elysium RPG coming to Nintendo Switch
Games developer ZA/UM has confirmed that its popular detective RPG Disco Elysium is coming to PSA and Xbox One this year and now it’s revealed that the game is heading to Switch, too. In an interview with BBC 5live’s Game On podcast, the game’s art director Aleksander Rostov confirmed that he is working on design documents ahead of migration to Nintendo’s console, while … [Read more...] about Disco Elysium RPG coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Gamers In Japan Can Create Unique Joy-Con Colors
When the Nintendo Switch was first announced, there were only two color options for the Joy-Cons that gamers could choose: grey or a red-blue color scheme. The latter was the most popular and was quickly sold out. Nintendo has also since introduced many different color scheme combos for customers to choose from. However, if you’re in Japan, Nintendo has reintroduced the … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Gamers In Japan Can Create Unique Joy-Con Colors
Schools ban Zoom over security concerns
Concerns about Zoom's security are having an impact on its use in education. Some US school districts, including large ones like New York City and Nevada's Clark County, have banned or disabled Zoom because of security and privacy concerns. While others, like Washington state's Edmonds School District and Utah's Alpine School District, are rethinking their policies on Zoom use. … [Read more...] about Schools ban Zoom over security concerns
Woman Drops iPhone In The Thames, Finds It Two Months Later, Still Works
If you drop your phone into a large body of water, you probably think that you’ll never be able to get it back in working order, right? Turns out that wasn’t the case for Thayse Bussolo-Vieira, who was feeding the swans at the River Thames back in February when her iPhone slipped out of her pocket and into the water. Bussolo-Vieira was upset as she had thousands of photos … [Read more...] about Woman Drops iPhone In The Thames, Finds It Two Months Later, Still Works
HBO Offers Many Of Its Shows Free To Stream, With No Subscription
With many of us are stuck at home to socially distance ourselves and help curb the spread of the coronavirus, it means that we need to start looking for alternative forms of entertainment. Streaming services are perfect, although this means that we would have to pay for it. That isn't for everyone. However, the good news is that HBO has announced that they will be making … [Read more...] about HBO Offers Many Of Its Shows Free To Stream, With No Subscription
AMC’s free streaming TV features The Walking Dead and MST3K
AMC like many other high-profile TV networks is streaming shows for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. To start with, this streaming service is making the first half of The Walking Dead's tenth season free to watch from the AMC website and apps until May 1st. That should give fans plenty of time to catch up on what they missed. At the same time, IFC is offering free full … [Read more...] about AMC’s free streaming TV features The Walking Dead and MST3K
Sea of Thieves coming to Steam with crossplay
Microsoft's pirate simulator, Sea of Thieves, already has 10 million players on Xbox One and Windows 10. That's nothing to sneeze at. In fact, it is pretty impressive. And now the company announced that the game is coming to Steam soon, adding to an already large stable of Microsoft games on Valve's platform, and allowing existing Steam users to connect more easily with … [Read more...] about Sea of Thieves coming to Steam with crossplay
Nintendo Switch Shortages Leading To High Markups
As more people are staying home to work or study due to the coronavirus outbreak, there is a rise in demand for home entertainment systems, like the Nintendo Switch. The console was always pretty popular, but now that more people are stuck at home, it has resulted in the console being sold out across various retailers. Everyone wants one. So, if you are hoping to get a … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Shortages Leading To High Markups
Fortnite gets a Kingsman umbrella
Epic's current Fortnite season is all about secret agents, and that now includes direct references to spy movies. An update to the battle royale shooter has now introduced a Kingsman umbrella that, like the one in the film series, deflects bullets when you open it toward your enemy. You can't use it forever because that would be unfair, but it might save your life if you're out … [Read more...] about Fortnite gets a Kingsman umbrella
Walmart To Conduct Temperature Checks On Its Employees
While most of us have been advised to stay home to work, there are many out there who are still going to work. These people are called frontliners, like staff working at businesses that are deemed to be essential, or stores that sell our daily needs such as food. Walmart is one of those stores and in a bid to help ensure that their employees stay safe, the company has … [Read more...] about Walmart To Conduct Temperature Checks On Its Employees