Mercedes has revealed that the Mercedes Formula 1 team are working with UCL and UCLH to develop life savings breathing aids for the NHS in the UK during the coronavirus outbreak. The Mercedes AMG Forumla One team have worked to develop a breathing aid which can help patients who are suffering from the virus. A breathing aid that can help keep Covid-19 patients out of … [Read more...] about Mercedes AMG F1 Team working with UCL UCLH to develop live saving breathing aids for the NHS
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Microsoft has seen 775 percent increase in cloud service usage
Microsoft has announced that during the lock down in various countries around the world it has seen a 775 percent increase in the use of its cloud services, The company has revealed that there has also been an increase in the usage of its Teams software which now has more that 44 million daily users. This increase is due to he amount of users now working from home due to the … [Read more...] about Microsoft has seen 775 percent increase in cloud service usage
Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay for Prime Now groceries
The coronavirus is affecting everyone. And now Amazon's focus on essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic has led it to offer special incentives to its workers. Reuters has learned that Amazon is offering warehouse workers a $2 raise to $19 per hour if they're willing to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries for Prime Now. That's not a bad incentive at all. The company already has … [Read more...] about Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay for Prime Now groceries
Apple launches COVID-19 app and website
Apple has announced that it has launched a COVID-19 website and app in order to try and help people determine whether they may have the coronavirus. The Apple COVID-19 app and website also has a set or resources as well as a screening tool that are based on the CDC guidance. The COVID-19 app and website allow users to answer a series of questions around risk factors, … [Read more...] about Apple launches COVID-19 app and website
NASA share HD image of Asteroid Bennu
NASA has released a high definition image of the Bennu asteroid this week providing a great way you to explore the extraterrestrials body. The 3D animations were created using laser altimetry data and imagery of Bennu taken by OSIRIS-REx, the animations are available in Hyperwall at a resolution of 5760 x 3240 pixels. "When NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at asteroid … [Read more...] about NASA share HD image of Asteroid Bennu
Microsoft is pausing optional Windows 10 updates
Microsoft has announced that it will be pausing its optional Windows 10 software updates from this May. The company is doing this whilst many people are working from home during the virus outbreak, the updates are being paused so that they do not cause any issues to people who are using the Windows 10 computers more at the moment. We have been evaluating the public health … [Read more...] about Microsoft is pausing optional Windows 10 updates
Help save the National Videogame Museum (UK)
The UK's only museum dedicated to videogame culture and education is threatened with permanent closure by Coronavirus. "Despite 40,000 visitors in 2019, we have no safety net of funding to ensure our new charity outlasts a prolonged shutdown. The UK is in danger of losing this unique venue with nearly 100 playable exhibits, school workshops and family events. " "Anyone … [Read more...] about Help save the National Videogame Museum (UK)
Linden Lab sells Sansar to Wookey Project
Linden Lab has announced today the sale of Sansar to the San Francisco-based technology company Wookey Project. With "immediate effect" Wookey Project now has full and total ownership of Sansar and is contracting with Tilia Inc. as a third party for back office functions. Sansar is a social virtual reality platform developed Linden Lab and was first launched back in July … [Read more...] about Linden Lab sells Sansar to Wookey Project
Samsung launches new EUV DRAM modules
Samsung has announced the launch of its new industry first EUV DRAM modules and the company has also announced that it has now shipped one million of these new modules. “With the production of our new EUV-based DRAM, we are demonstrating our full commitment toward providing revolutionary DRAM solutions in support of our global IT customers,” said Jung-bae Lee, executive vice … [Read more...] about Samsung launches new EUV DRAM modules
Computex 2020 delayed until September
Due to the coronavirus the annual Computex 2020 event has now been postponed until September 2020. The conference was expected to present the latest developments in 5G communication as well as smart solutions, gaming and start-up technologies however as organisers have now rescheduled Computex 2020 to take place from September 28th-30th, 2020. “Unfortunately, the world is … [Read more...] about Computex 2020 delayed until September
Apple plans to reopen retail stores next month
Apple has closed its retails stores outside of China for an indefinite time until the coronavirus outbreak is brought under control. The company's retail stores in China are now open after they have been closed for a few months and Apple is apparently planning to open some more of their stores next month. Apple will reopen some stores again in the first half of April, … [Read more...] about Apple plans to reopen retail stores next month
Disney+ lands on Roku devices in the UK
The new Disney+ streaming service is available in the UK from this week and now Roku has announced that it is available on it range of streaming devices. Disney+ is available on all of the Roku streaming devices and all of the Roku TV models n the UK, the service costs £5.99 a month of £59.99 a year in the UK. We’re excited to pop some Disney+ magic on to the Roku Channel … [Read more...] about Disney+ lands on Roku devices in the UK