Here’s how to use Netflix Party to host a movie night while social distancing
With a couple weeks of social distancing under our belts (and a few more weeks ahead of us), it looks like no one will be hosting movie nights any time …
Google Drive gets new shortcuts to simplify folder structure
Google has started rolling out new shortcuts for Drive that are designed to make it easier for users to organize their files. The new shortcuts also make it easier to …
Microsoft makes minor changes to Teams, Xbox Live to address surge in activity
Microsoft has started to tweak its cloud services following a massive increase in user activity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have seen a 775 percent increase of our cloud services …
Latest Dropbox beta for macOS adds feature to sync to desktop
The latest Dropbox beta for macOS adds the option to sync users’ desktop, documents and downloads. Prior to this feature, Dropbox users were limited to syncing a special folder. This …
Microsoft ends investments in facial recognition startups
Microsoft is ending its minority investments in facial recognition startups and is pulling its stake in AnyVision, which is an Israeli startup that is facing controversy. AnyVision has been facing …
Trudeau announces $7.5 million fund for Kids Help Phone amid COVID-19
The federal government is investing $7.5 million to provide more resources to Kids Help Phone amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will go towards hiring more counsellors and trained volunteers …
Leaked renders showcase OnePlus 8 series in black, green and ‘glow’ colours
Alleged press renders leaked online showcase the upcoming OnePlus 8 series in three colours. The images were posted online by WinFuture, and show the handsets in a green colour, a …
Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix [March 23 — 29]
Every week, MobileSyrup goes over some of the most notable movies and TV shows to have recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. This column typically focuses on content from Amazon Prime …
Google reportedly plans to forgo April Fool’s Day jokes this year
Google’s typical April Fool’s Day antics will be put on hold this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Business Insider obtained an internal email that explained the move. The email said …
Here’s how to make group video calls during the COVID-19 quarantine
With everyone stuck at home, now is a great time to figure out what video chat platform works best for you and your friends/family. There are a few popular platforms …