Tag: Covid-19
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CBS Will Produce a Virtual Quarantine Episode of ‘All Rise’
The CBS courtroom drama All Rise is persevering through the pandemic with a COVID-19 themed episode produced from home. The “virtual” episode will feature footage from the actor’s homes using web calling features and creating extra necessary backgrounds using visual effects. The episode’s theme content will focus on the L.A.-based characters dealing with the pandemic and social…
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Spam Calls Are Down During Coronavirus Outbreak
The number of complaints due to robocalls has dropped significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to research from AllAreaCodes. The site took a look at data from the Federal Trade Commission and noted dips in consumer complaints throughout March as the World Health Organization declared a pandemic and the several areas in the US began…
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SpaceX & Amazon Internet Competitor OneWeb Files for Bankruptcy, Cites COVID-19 Pandemic
Last week, satellite internet company OneWeb filed for bankruptcy, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as it struggled to secure additional funding. In a statement announcing the decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company said it “intends to use these proceedings to pursue a sale of its business in order to maximize the value…
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Cord Cutters
There’s little doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the ways we live our lives. Many of us work from home now, while others don’t have that luxury and continue working on-site in the face of greater risk. And while it’s certainly not the biggest concern or the most important focus right now, the pandemic…
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Reports Suggest Amazon Could Postpone Prime Day in Wake of Coronavirus
Reuters is reporting that Amazon could be aiming to move its annual Prime Day event to at least August in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Meeting notes suggest the shift could cost the company millions in revenue, and possibly force Amazon to sell a surplus of devices at a discount. The company’s Prime…
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How to Watch Classic MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL Games for Free
It’s no secret live sports, and the crowds they typically attract, have changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leagues and organizations around the world have postponed or outright canceled seasons, and many fans are staying indoors, eager to still follow their favorite teams. Thankfully, many of the major sports leagues are opening up their streaming…
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AT&T Adding Hotspot Data for Devices, Delivery Options for Stores
This week, AT&T updated its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding more mobile hotspot data on certain plans, and more delivery options for those making purchases. The moves follow recent announcements that the company would waive wireless overage charges for 60 days and close 40 percent of its retail stores. In a recent blog post,…
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Sony Will Throttle US Game Download Speeds to Help Ease Internet Congestion
Throughout the month, we’ve seen streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and Disney+ all announce plans to limit or lower video quality in an effort to ease network congestion. And now, gaming companies are following suit, with Sony announcing it’s opting to slow or delay game downloads in the US after a similar move in…
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Watch the Cast of Big Mouth Perform Live Table Read on Netflix is a Joke’s YouTube Channel Tonight
The cast of Netflix’s animated series Big Mouth will perform a live table read via YouTube, according to an Instagram post by star and co-creator Nick Kroll. The livestream starts at 8pm ET (5pm PT) on the Netflix is a Joke YouTube channel in an effort to support Feeding America, Kroll added. The show, which…
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New Bill Proposes $2B for Rural Broadband Discounts
This week, US senators introduced a bill aimed at providing funding for smaller, rural broadband providers so they can continue providing service during the coronavirus outbreak. Senate Bill 3569, dubbed the Keeping Critical Connections Act, would provide $2 billion to providers via a fund through the Federal Communications Commission. Broadband providers with fewer than 250,000…