Google thanks all COVID-19 essential workers with Doodle series

You might have noticed this heartwarming thing when you opened Google lately. The company is sending its thanks to all essential frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Google said in a statement, "This week, we're beginning a series of Doodles to recognize the many people responding to COVID-19 — from doctors and nurses caring for people on the front lines, to teachers and food service workers ensuring essential goods and services are still available." You can check out the different Google Doodles under the cut.

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Facebook introduces 'Quiet Mode' to its app

While it's merely a glorified "Do not disturb" option in the app, it might help remind you to step away from Facebook. The social network introduced a new Quiet Mode feature that lets you set limits on how much time you spend on the app. It mutes your push notifications, too. If you try to open Facebook while it's in Quiet Mode, you'll be reminded that you wanted to set this time aside from using the app. Social media might be our only way of staying connected to the world, but Facebook acknowledges we need to set boundaries so we can establish new routines at home.

Facebook also mentioned in its press release that they have "added shortcuts to Notification Settings and News Feed Preferences, so you can make the most of your time on Facebook by controlling the type of posts you see in your News Feed as well as the updates you receive."

You can now send Instagram direct messages on the desktop

It's easier to slide into Instagram DMs on the desktop now. The Facebook-owned social media app announced on Twitter that you can now send direct messages from the desktop. Instagram is rolling out the feature to all users around the world. Sending DMs works the same way it does on mobile. You'll now see a direct message icon on the top right corner of your screen. You can access existing conversations and send new ones as well.

Apple is reportedly working on a new AirPower prototype with A11 processor

The original, never-released Apple AirPower

Apple is reportedly giving AirPower another try. A new AirPower device codenamed C68 is supposedly in the hands of engineers. The company worked out the issue with overheating by adding an A11 processor.

According to Jon Prosser, Apple is sending the prototypes to the homes of engineers working in its Sharing and Proximity networking team to develop software communication between this device and others. It comes attached with a blurry photo, so it's advisable to take the rumour with a grain of salt.

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