Google Meet free plans will limit meetings to 60 minutes starting Sept. 30

Source: Google

When Google allowed all Meet users to get unlimited-length meetings for up to 100 people on the video chat app, the company said it'll only be available until the end of September. Google is sticking to its word with free versions of Meet being limited to 60-minute meetings at a time. 

Access to advanced features for G Suite and G Suite for Education customers will also be taken away from users who aren't part of the "enterprise" tier of G Suite. These included allowing meetings for up to 250 participants, live-stream to up to 100,000 people within a single domain, and save meeting recordings to Google Drive.

If you're not interested in updating to a paid Meet plan, all you will be losing is less time for conference calls. And sometimes, that isn't the worst thing.

Source: The Verge

Update on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 8:08AM by Nicole Batac

Just a day before Google was set to enforce a 60-minute limit for free Gmail users utilizing Google Meet, the company has extended that deadline to March 31, 2021. The search giant cites the busy holiday season as a reason for extending the unlimited time offer for its free users.

As we look ahead to a holiday season with less travel and important milestones like family reunions, PTA meetings and weddings hosted over video, we want to continue helping those who rely on Meet to stay in touch over the coming months. As a sign of our commitment, today we’re continuing unlimited Meet calls (up to 24 hours) in the free version through March 31, 2021 for Gmail accounts. 

Source: 9to5Google

'FarmVille' to close its doors on Dec. 31

Source: Zynga

It's time to say goodbye to the original FarmVille game on Facebook. Zynga announced it'll be shutting down the once-popular web game as Facebook will stop supporting Flash games at the end of the year. On December 31, FarmVille will be going away on that same day that Adobe will also shut down the Flash player altogether.

FarmVille players can still make in-app purchases until November 17; after that, the payment system will be shut down. But if you still can't get enough of the game, FarmVille 3 will be coming to mobile soon. If you're like us who were addicted to the game once, this development does feel like the end of an era.

Source: The Verge

Uber launches 'rider mask verification' in Canada

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Uber has started rolling out its "rider mask verification" across Canada to help implement its "No Mask, No Ride" policy it implemented back in May. If a driver reports that a rider isn't wearing a mask, the rider will be required to take a selfie with their mask or face cover before they can take their next Uber trip. Uber has said it removed access of over 1,250 riders in Canada and the US for failing to abide by the policy.

For their part, Uber drivers and delivery people are also required to verify that they're wearing a mask before they start to drive passengers or deliver food. They need to take a selfie that shows their mouth and nose are covered.

Source: Uber

Netflix will release 'Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness' CG anime in 2021

Netflix continues to expand on its game-based shows with a new Resident Evil title coming to the streaming service. Unlike the upcoming live-action show, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will be a CG anime. It'll premiere on the service sometime in 2021.

We don't know who the foes will be (aside from the zombies, that is), but iconic characters like Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy will be part of the show. 

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