Category: coronavirus
Uber will require some riders to verify they’re wearing masks
As an Uber passenger, you already have to verify that you've washed or sanitized your hands and that you're wearing a mask before getting into a ride. But the company will soon require users who show disregard or ignorance of those rules to submit to… Source
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Apple Music’s Kids and Family section gets new playlists and a fresh look
The next time you check out the Kids and Family section on Apple Music, you may notice something different about it. Apple has updated the space with new curated playlists and refreshed existing ones with updated artwork. With today's update, the com… Source
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‘Airplane Mode’ will let you relive the monotony of economy class this fall
If you spend any time at all on social media, you may have seen how much people have fallen in love with Microsoft’s latest Flight Simulator release. And it’s easy to see why. Not only is it a well-made title, accidental 212-story monolith and all, b… Source
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MIT researchers show how ‘Dr. Spot’ could help diagnose COVID-19
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots have been used in many creative ways, from surveying a Ford plant in Michigan to herding sheep in New Zealand. Earlier this year, the tech company announced Spot was chipping in to help coronavirus patients — now, we’re… Source
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Instacart will cover the cost of its shoppers’ COVID-19 screenings
Instacart will cover the cost of COVID-19 screenings and virtual medical appointments for shoppers until the end of the year. The company ran a pilot project on that front earlier in the summer in Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, and now it’s rolling… Source
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Facebook and Twitter push back against links to ‘Plandemic’ sequel
Months after the coronavirus pandemic spread worldwide, social media platforms are still dealing with misinformation. In May a video titled Plandemic spread across Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, despite containing false information loosely attached t… Source
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