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Edelleye Digital Instacart

Instacart’s latest policy will give you less time to change a tip after delivery

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Food delivery services are used by people all day everyday. With the new food delivery service, Instacart, now you can order your groceries right from your phone. With everyone stuck at home during COVID-19, the need for the service became at an all time high. The new food delivery service app became overwhelmed with users being stuck at home. The users were then trying to find ways to get attention of the personal shoppers. They began over tipping the personal shoppers who were buying the groceries to reel them in and get to the front of the line. Then the users would withdraw their enormous tip after receiving their groceries.

Instacart is revising it’s tipping policy to keep users from taking advantage of the system by “tip baiting.” Starting Monday, Instacart users have 24 hours after a delivery is made to withdraw tips. Before, customers had up to three days to rescind or alter them. The company has hired over 150,000 staffers because of the COVID-19 crisis as the service has gained popularity. Instacart connects customers with nearby personal shoppers who gather provisions at local grocery stores for home delivery.

Source: Instacart’s latest policy will give you less time to change a tip after delivery / USA Today

Edelleye Digital Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade on TV: Eight months later, still not much progress

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Apple is now trying to get their foot into the world of gaming. With everyone being at home during this spell more self isolation, this could be a huge breakthrough for Apple Arcade and the Apple TV. That said, Apple Arcade still does not have the game selection their major competitors have, so they have their work cut out for them. Though it is available to pair to your already existing controller to play games on the new gaming service. It will be interesting to see how far they will come along within this next year.

It’s been over a year since Apple Arcade was first announced and more than eight months since the subscription video game service was released. One of its big pitches is the ability to play its library of games not only on your iPhone, iPad or MacBook, but also on your couch at home with the Apple TV. In short, Apple’s $4.99 (£4.99, AU$7.99)-per-month service has gotten a little better and is now at over 110 titles, but it still has a very long way to go…

Source: Apple Arcade on TV: Eight months later, still not much progress / CNET

Edelleye Digital Unreal 5 Engine

Unreal 5 Engine Demo

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This new engine looks amazing. I particularly like the new illumination, render scaling and tracking, and the animation matching engines. This particular demo is sample game code running on a Sony PS5 console. When next generation games come out on this engine, we are going to be in for a step-change in presentation and immersion for this level of design, coding, and gaming.

I can’t wait to see what developers, designers, and the marketplace do with these tools and this platform in the next couple of years. Enjoy the demo reel, it’s a very worthwhile watch and walkthrough.

Edelleye Digital Dyson Ventilator

James Dyson unveils design for coronavirus ventilator | FarmWeek

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James Dyson unveils design for coronavirus ventilator The entrepreneur said his company had designed the device at the request of the Government.

Design is always front and center. NO matter the time or the need, there is value embedded in a well designed approach to product. With billions of people practicing self-isolation, and finding themselves with some extra time on their hands, now might be a good time to start designing, or redesigning what you help put out into the world. Whether that be a newsletter, a personal blog, or a business product or interface, design and usability matters. Let’s kick it up a notch.

Source: James Dyson unveils design for coronavirus ventilator | FarmWeek

Motorola Razr

A gold-colored Motorola Razr is coming this spring | Engadget

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This will change the game, again. What a rebirth, that fold form factor with modern tech will just work, especially for the fashion conscious.

The reborn Motorola Razr has a few quirks, but one of the most obvious is that all-black exterior. How are you supposed to flex with your foldable phone when it’s so inconspicuous? Don’t worry — you’ll have a better chance to flaunt your handset soon. Motorola has confirmed that a “Blush Gold” version of the Razr will be available in the spring. More specific launch details weren’t available as we wrote this, but we wouldn’t expect it to carry a significant premium over its less resplendent counterpart.

Source: A gold-colored Motorola Razr is coming this spring | Engadget

Why Is Tim Cook Avoiding A Massive MacBook Pro Promotion?

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Why did Tim Cook’s Apple not heavily push the new 16-inch MacBook Pro when it was launched last month, and why is there still no major outreach to consumers as Christmas approaches?

It’s a good question, but after having put our hands on the new MacBook Pro, we can say that it definitely looks and feels like it was worth the wait. Kudos for the new keyboard.

Source: Why Is Tim Cook Avoiding A Massive MacBook Pro Promotion?