Tag: Coronavirus
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Verizon Adds 15GB of Data, Waives Data Caps Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Verizon announced it’s adding 15GB of free high-speed data for its consumer and small business customers, part of its response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects. The company also said it’s removing data caps for consumer and small business Fios and DSL customers. Verizon was one of several companies to sign on to…
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YouTube Will Limit Streaming Quality for Users Worldwide
YouTube will begin limiting the streaming quality of videos for users worldwide, beginning today. Bloomberg first reported the news that YouTube will have videos default to standard definition for a month, following efforts to ease internet traffic that has increased with the coronavirus outbreak. YouTube already committed to reducing streaming quality in Europe, along with…
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Netflix Open to Reducing Video Quality Outside of Europe if Needed
Last week, Netflix announced it would be reducing video streaming quality in Europe to help ease overall network congestion as effects from the coronavirus outbreak put additional strain on the European internet. In a blog post this weekend, the company went into further detail about its measures and opened the door to taking similar steps…
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Audible is Offering Free Streaming on Children’s Books While Schools are Closed
Audible is offering free streaming on some children’s books to keep kids entertained while they’re stuck inside. Here’s what Audible says on its website: “For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them…
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TIDAL Has a Special 4 Months for $4 Music Subscription Promo Right Now
The music streaming service TIDAL is offering a special deal for listeners to help keep you entertained while everyone practices social distancing. Right now, TIDAL is offering new customers a special limited-time offer of 4 months for any plan for only $4.00 now through April 15th. Plans available for the offer include: HiFi, Premium, Family, Student,…
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AT&T is Waiving Wireless Overage Charges for Next 60 Days
AT&T announced yesterday that it will be waiving wireless overage charges for customers nationwide, including charges for voice, data, and text. “I don’t think any of us have ever experienced a situation quite like this one. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected virtually every American, upended the engines of commerce, closed schools and some businesses,…
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Amazon Adds Free White House Coronavirus News Channel
The U.S. Coronavirus Task Force, including the agencies of the CDC, White House, Health and Human Services, and FEMA, have created an official channel for coronavirus coverage. Amazon has now made that channel available for Fire TV users, in an effort to keep people across the country informed with facts and updates. Here’s the description…
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Sling TV Adds 19 International News Channels to Free ‘Stay In & Sling’ Program
Sling TV just announced an update to its new Stay In & Sling program — a move meant to offer free access to more news and entertainment during the COVID-19 outbreak. This latest update adds free access for a limited time to 19 international news channels in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Brazil, and…
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NBA, NHL Broadcasters Turn to Video Game Sims to Play Out Seasons
As sports video games get more and more realistic, using them to simulate hypothetical scenarios has become a popular past time. Things like: What if the original Dream Team played in today’s NBA? And with the current coronavirus pandemic shutting down professional sports, some broadcasters and teams have turned to video games to keep their…
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Disney+ Will Make European Viewers Wait for Mandalorian, Clone Wars Episodes
Disney+ will be launching in some parts of Europe on March 24, 2020, and according to this post, not every new Disney+ original will be available right away. Disney plans to release episodes of older Disney+ originals weekly, rather than all at once at launch. Here’s what Disney+ told WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com: “At launch, Disney+ will premiere…