Two-thirds of Americans, 227 million, play video games. For many games were an escape, stress relief in pandemic
Yes, we did play more video games during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 13, 2021
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Robotics
Robot enables communication between people in quarantine and their relatives
Researchers of the Integrated Systems Engineering Group of the University of Malaga (UMA) have designed a telepresence robot that enables people suffering from COVID-19 to talk to their loved ones.
May 21, 2021
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Business
Tougher EU privacy rules loom for Messenger, Zoom
Messaging apps such as Messenger or WhatsApp and video calls on Zoom face stricter privacy rules in Europe, after a draft law passed a key EU hurdle on Wednesday.
Feb 10, 2021
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LG just upped its dual-screen smartphone offering with swiveling LG Wing
We've seen more than a few dual-screen smartphones that fold and flip to expand. Now, there's one that swivels.
Sep 15, 2020
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Internet
Facebook lets friends watch shows together while apart
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a sharp increase in virtual watch parties as a way to get together with friends, and Facebook is getting in on the action.
Sep 15, 2020
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Internet
Virus-isolated silver surfers ride a new tech wave
Before entering coronavirus lockdown with the rest of Britain in March, 73-year-old Pamela Cox had never shopped or banked online. Zoom was something you did with a camera lens.
May 13, 2020
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Business
Video game titans earnings climb as people play at home
US video game titans Activision and Electronic Arts on Tuesday reported strong earnings as people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic turn to games such as "Call of Duty."
May 6, 2020
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Facebook revenue slips as usage leaps during pandemic
Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world's biggest social network depends.
Mar 25, 2020
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Internet
Microsoft sees huge boost to Teams with 44 million, with COVID-19 sending workers home
Microsoft Teams has come up with a solution to the problem many of us working at home types are facing. Noise in the background.
Mar 20, 2020
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Internet
Facebook scrambles as use soars in time of isolation
Facebook said Wednesday it would place "authoritative" coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on its platform and WhatsApp messaging.
Mar 18, 2020
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