Wireless carriers are breaking the promise not to cancel people’s service
Last month, the major wireless carriers signed on to the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which promised no service disconnections for 60 days if consumers …
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Some of you will get HBO Max for free when it launches in May
HBO Max’s launch date will be revealed soon, one of the last remaining details to learn about the latest subscription-based streaming video product to launch …
Jeff Bezos thinks the US economy is still not ready to start reopening
The US economy needs to significantly scale up its ability to test a much bigger chunk of the American population in order to reopen and …
First Apple Store outside China to reopen this weekend after coronavirus closures
The first Apple store outside China is set to reopen this weekend, following the iPhone maker’s sweeping move to temporarily shutter all of its stores …
Millions are subscribing to Netflix during the coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic has dragged on, one of everybody’s go-to entertainment options, while we’re all quarantined at home, is a Netflix binge session. Accordingly, …
Instagram is helping restaurants deliver food and sell gift cards
Scrolling through one’s Instagram feed is one way to find some distraction from the depressing coronavirus-related news headlines, but now the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app has …
If coronavirus delays the NFL, a third of cable subscribers say they’ll cancel
ESPN’s ratings are down in a major way right now, thanks to the fact that the coronavirus pandemic means no professional sports games are being …
iPhone owners are much more likely to be targeted by phishing scams
Web phishing attacks are on the rise, and thanks to brand loyalty and especially iPhone fans, attempts to scam Apple consumers are among the most …
How Amazon is scrambling to keep up with customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic
Amazon has faced the toughest challenge to its business model during the coronavirus pandemic, as customers flood the internet retailer with orders and stretch its …
This is how much you should be tipping delivery drivers right now
People are relying on delivery drivers for services like DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are …
Panera is now selling grocery items to spare you from crowded stores
The fast-casual chain Panera Bread has announced a new initiative involving the sale of in-demand grocery essentials through its restaurants, so that shoppers don’t have …
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey is donating almost 30% of his wealth to coronavirus relief
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey announced via a Twitter thread on Tuesday that he’s preparing to give away almost 30% of his wealth, in the amount …
Allstate is offering partial car insurance refunds since no one is driving right now
Most everyone in the US is under some kind of quarantine or stay-at-home mandate right now as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that’s still …
Amazon and Whole Foods workers will now get masks and daily temperature checks
Amazon is planning to step up its protective measures for workers to check them for coronavirus symptoms. Starting next week, Amazon warehouse workers and workers at …
Most restaurants say they can’t survive a shutdown that lasts into May
The coronavirus impact on the economy has been severe, to the point of catastrophe for many business owners that have been forced to close for …
Uber offers 10 million free rides and deliveries during coronavirus pandemic
Companies like Uber are continuing to step up and offer a range of assistance in support of coronavirus relief, as the global pandemic continues to …
Today’s the day: T-Mobile and Sprint finally unite, CEO John Legere steps down
The long-planned merger between wireless rivals T-Mobile and Sprint finally became official on Wednesday. As part of the merger, T-Mobile’s CEO John Legere is leaving …
Google’s ad revenue could drop for the first time ever because of the coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is having a massive impact on the world economy, having recently been the impetus in the US alone for a $2 …
AT&T adds another freebie to help customers stay connected during the coronavirus crisis
AT&T has announced a number of offerings to help people stay connected during the novel coronavirus outbreak which has resulted in millions of Americans hunkering …
Shopping during the coronavirus crisis: Check this website for in-stock groceries near you
Grocery shopping during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is one of so many mundane things we used to take for granted that’s dramatically changed. Retailers like …
Krispy Kreme is giving away a dozen free donuts every Monday to healthcare workers
As a small token of appreciation to the nation’s frontline healthcare workers who are carrying so much of the burden of getting the nation through …
Plex offers free live TV through June 30th to make your coronavirus quarantine less boring
The media server app Plex has joined a growing list of companies offering free goods and services to Americans hunkering down as the novel coronavirus …
The coronavirus might delay your non-essential Amazon order for a month or more
The coronavirus impact continues to manifest itself across the country, with seismic changes being felt across industries that range from hospitality to restaurants and retail. …
T-Mobile launches new $15/month plan to connect customers during the coronavirus crisis
T-Mobile on Monday announced the launch of two of its most affordable plans yet, both of which cost $15/month, in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus …
If you lost your job because of the coronavirus, Jeff Bezos wants you to apply at Amazon
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has written a memo addressed to Amazon’s employees in which he outlines a number of steps the company has taken in …
GameStop is now closing all US stores after trying to claim they’re too ‘essential’ to close
The video game retail chain GameStop says it will close customer access to US storefronts starting Sunday, March 22, as a result of the continued …
Apple shares plummet as coronavirus concerns persist
As states with sizable populations like New York, California, and Illinois enact stay-at-home measures, the stock market dropped significantly before the close of trading on …
Sling TV launches free tier with live news for people stuck at home
Maintaining a connection to news and entertainment has never been more important to consumers who are increasingly stuck hunkering down at home as the deadly …
The Opera browser just made it super easy to buy bitcoin with Apple Pay
The Opera browser is now making it easy for users in the US to buy cryptocurrency like bitcoin with Apple Pay. If you use the …
New Best Buy policy will limit in-store customers to 15 at a time
Best Buy has announced some new policies meant to cut down on crowds at its stores as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The electronics …
