Houseparty is a popular video chat app that has gained significant traction, especially during times when social distancing measures are in place. Over the last few days, there have been alarming claims circulating online that the app is causing people to get hacked. These claims suggest that after … [Read more...] about Houseparty offering $1,000 bounty over hacking claims
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Valve limiting Steam bandwidth during COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic sweeping the world, Valve has introduced new bandwidth restrictions for its Steam gaming network.Valve is scaling back game auto-updates in Steam to "spread out" the load and prevent its servers receiving unmanageable loads. During the worldwide coronavirus … [Read more...] about Valve limiting Steam bandwidth during COVID-19 Pandemic
Apple ProRes RAW Beta released for Windows
This week, Apple has made available beta releases of its Apple ProRes RAW for Windows. Version 1.0 beta is now available for Adobe software, allowing those running the Windows operating systems to enjoy playback of ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ video files in compatible applications on Windows … [Read more...] about Apple ProRes RAW Beta released for Windows
Pixelmator Pro update adds new color picker and more
A new update has been released by the development team at Pixelmator, who have this week released Pixelmator Pro 1.6 Magenta. The latest update brings with it a wealth of new features, tweaks and enhancements together with an all-new, beautiful, and easy-to-use color picker. This new feature … [Read more...] about Pixelmator Pro update adds new color picker and more
Google is giving $800 million to support business through COVID-19
Google has announced that it is launching a new $800 million fund to help businesses and also fight the coronavirus outbreak. The search giant will give $250 million in grants to help the World Health Organization, plus more money to help small businesses and other companies. You can see what … [Read more...] about Google is giving $800 million to support business through COVID-19
Mercedes AMG F1 Team working with UCL UCLH to develop live saving breathing aids for the NHS
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 … [Read more...] about Mercedes AMG F1 Team working with UCL UCLH to develop live saving breathing aids for the NHS
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 … [Read more...] about Microsoft has seen 775 percent increase in cloud service usage
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 have a set of resources as well as a screening tool that are based on the CDC guidance. The COVID-19 app and … [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 … [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 starting from May 2020. The company is making this decision while many people are working from home during the virus outbreak. The updates are being paused to avoid causing any issues for people who are relying … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Linden Lab sells Sansar to Wookey Project
