IT&Software
FCC creates internet safety net amid coronavirus fears
The companies have agreed to " not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic ", for a 60-day period, according to the FCC . [Full Article...]
Niantic cancels ‘Pokémon Go’ and ‘Wizards Unite’ community days
But in a statement to Polygon , the company said the updates are "based on the current global health situation", and advised players to "make decisions on where to go and what to do that are in the best interest of their health and the health of their communities". [Full Article...]
Foxconn says return to production has "exceeded expectations"
There were serious concerns that the shuttering of many factories would have a serious effect on global supplies of electronic parts, with Apple especially relying heavily on the company. However, though the supply issues are beginning to clear up, demand is still a concern. "If production was resumed quickly but consumers stop spending...that would be key to the economic recovery", Gou said. [Full Article...]
5G Declared Safe By Radiation Watchdog
Total exposure from all 5G mobile communication signals remains similar to existing mobile networks and well below the updated global safety guidelines. They impose what are described as "more conservative limits" on radiation from handsets when they connect to higher-frequency 5G networks . "The most important thing for people to remember is that 5G technologies will not be able to cause harm wh... [Full Article...]
New cheap smartphone from Google showed in the video
Expect to hear more about both the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5 in the coming months, when hopefully we'll get a bit more clarity about what to expect. Google has already revealed that the handset will be available in two colors, including black and white. Pixel 4a is suspected in several models, including a version of 5G. [Full Article...]
Ring's latest doorbells feature a three-camera array
One of these new features is a "near motion zone", that comes into effect between 5 and 15 feet from your front door. With adjustable volume for the chime and other features like a night light - on the Chime Pro - it can add a dimension previously unseen to your Ring device. [Full Article...]
California Drops Challenge To T-Mobile Merger With Sprint 03/12/2020
The companies also said the deal would lead to lower prices, as they can better compete with the now-larger AT&T and Verizon. In February, the judge of the Southern District of New York, Victor Marrero, rejected the argument of the states that a merger between T-Mobile and Sprint would decrease competition in the mobile market and would make the prices of consumer plans increase with time. [Full Article...]
Call of Duty: Warzone to Support 200 Player Matches in the Future
According to a recent interview with USA Today (via Gamerant ), Infinity Ward's co-head Patrick Kelly talked about the studio's plans to bring bigger squad sizes to Warzone . "We are going to release that a little bit later". The free-to-play, cross-platform battle royale title comes from the house of Activision and is an extension of its flagship AAA title- Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019 ... [Full Article...]