Facebook has announced that it is adding a new Quiet Mode to Facebook to stop notifications and more, you can choose how long you would like to run this new modes on your device. The new mode is designed to cut down on distractions and you can decide when you want to turn this new mode on and … [Read more...] about Facebook Quiet Mode stops notifications and more
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CircuitPython 5.2.0 released
Even though we are in worldwide lockdown, the team at Adafruit has released CircuitPython 5.2.0 bringing with it a number of new features including a new port to LiteX. A Python powered hardware description system used to define a soft System on Chip (SoC) that is then loaded into a Field … [Read more...] about CircuitPython 5.2.0 released
Free Synology VPN Plus licenses now available
To aid small businesses and employees currently working from home, Synology is making available its VPN Plus ficenses free until September 30th 2020. Existing and new owners of Synology's RT1900ac, RT2600ac, and MR2200ac wireless routers will be able to obtain VPN Plus Client VPN Access and … [Read more...] about Free Synology VPN Plus licenses now available
Google launches new braille keyboard for Android
Google has announced that it is launching a new braille keyboard for Android that works without the need for any additional hardware. The new braille keyboard will work with the majority of smartphones and tablets and it is now built into Android. TalkBack braille keyboard is a new virtual braille … [Read more...] about Google launches new braille keyboard for Android
TikTok is pledging $375 million to fight COVID-19
TikTok has announced that they are pledging $375 million to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak, this includes a fund of $250 million to support medical workers. They will also be donating $25 million top help trusted organizations and also $100 million in ad credits for businesses. TikTok was … [Read more...] about TikTok is pledging $375 million to fight COVID-19
Blender open source 3D modeling tool to receive VR support via OpenXR
The next version of the open source 3D modelling software Blender, being released late next month as version 2.83, will include a number of new features, tweaks, and enhancements. One of the most anticipated additions is VR support via OpenXR, which will open up new possibilities for immersive 3D … [Read more...] about Blender open source 3D modeling tool to receive VR support via OpenXR
Maingear LIV emergency ventilators constructed using PC components
PC system manufacturer Maingear has this week unveiled its new emergency pulmonary ventilator, constructed using a number of PC components to help during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Maingear LIV Emergency Pulmonary Ventilator can be produced at scale for approximately a quarter of the price of … [Read more...] about Maingear LIV emergency ventilators constructed using PC components
Samsung is donating 2,000 smartphones to NHS Nightingale Hospitals
Samsung has announced that it will be donating 2,000 smartphones to be used at the new NHS Nightingale Hospitals in the UK. The NHS Nightingale Hospitals are being built at stadiums and other facilities in the UK to help treat COVID-19 patients. Samsung will also be providing UV phone sanitizing … [Read more...] about Samsung is donating 2,000 smartphones to NHS Nightingale Hospitals
Netflix lets parents filter movie and TV shows by ratings and more
Netflix has announced that it is making its streaming service more user-friendly for parents with some additional controls to help them decide what their kids can watch. Enhanced Parental Controls You will now be able to pin protect individual profiles on Netflix to stop your kids from accessing … [Read more...] about Netflix lets parents filter movie and TV shows by ratings and more
SK Hynix PE8000 Series of Gen4 NVMe enterprise SSDs introduced
This week SK hynix has announced the availability of the "PE8000" series of solid state drives (SSD) offering the companies most advanced line-up of enterprise eSSDs. The PE8000 series is designed to meet the diverse needs of datacenter customers and are the company's first Non-Volatile Memory … [Read more...] about SK Hynix PE8000 Series of Gen4 NVMe enterprise SSDs introduced
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey donates $1 billion to fight coronavirus
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that he is donating $1 billion of his wealth to fight the coronavirus. He is setting up a fund that will be used to fight the virus with $1 billion in equity from Square, this is around 28 percent of his current net worth. I’m moving $1B of my … [Read more...] about Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey donates $1 billion to fight coronavirus
Apple Q2 financial results coming April 30th
Apple has confirmed that it will be releasing its financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2020 on the 30th of April 2020. Apple is expected to report its financial earnings which may be lower than expected due to the coronavirus, this is something the company revealed back in … [Read more...] about Apple Q2 financial results coming April 30th
