Tag: coronavirus
COVID-19 quarantine boosts smart speaker usage among U.S. adults, particularly younger users
The coronavirus outbreak has driven more consumers to turn to their smart speakers for news, information, music and entertainment, according to new data released today by NPR and Edison Research. Around three-quarters of U.S. adults 18 and up said their routines have been impacted due to COVID-19 and their media…
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Oculus sales are booming despite stock shortages
When Facebook announced its latest financial results on Wednesday, it came as no surprise that the company said demand for advertising was down. But unexpectedly there was also a silver lining thanks to its virtual reality business.The company's non-… Source
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British Museum makes over half of its collection viewable online
You can’t visit museums in person during pandemic lockdowns, but you might not have to for one of the most prestigious institutions. The British Museum has made (via Motherboard) images of more than half its collection (4.5 million objects) available… Source
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Workers prepare to strike May 1, amid strained pandemic working conditions
The global pandemic has tested the bounds of businesses across the world and transformed the way many of us live our lives. For those among us who are unable to leave our homes at all as COVID-19 virus rages, online retail and food services have been a kind of lifeline.…
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The lockdown is driving people to Facebook
The quarantine lockdown is driving a record number of users to Facebook’s products. On a conference call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed a number of new metrics highlighting a significant bump in Facebook usage during the broader quarantine lockdown. In the past month, more than 3 billion internet users logged onto…
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Facebook usage soars during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has, so far, been very good for Facebook’s metrics. It can’t say the same for its ad business.The company saw a surge in user growth, with an average of more than 1.73 billion daily active users (DAUs) in March, Facebook repo… Source
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