The latest patch or update to hugely popular online video game ‘Fortnite’ includes a feature that lets a teammate respawn another player.
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YouTube expands Coachella 2019 coverage to both weekends, including Kanye’s Easter service
YouTube expands its Coachella live stream into the music festival’s second weekend. On the schedule: Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande and Kanye West.
May the buzz be with you: ‘Gold Squadron’ lager, other Star Wars booze names trademarked
Lucasfilm has trademarked several Star Wars-related alcoholic beverage names, perhaps to be served at Galaxy’s Edge opening soon at Walt Disney World.
Tyson Food subsidiary recalls 10 tons of beef patties for possible plastic contamination
AdvancePierre Foods, acquired by Tyson Foods in 2017, is recalling about 20,300 pounds of beef patties for possible contamination with plastic.
Craft beer sales continue growth, now amount to 24% of total $114-billion U.S. beer market
Total retail beer sales rose slightly to $114.2 billion, with craft beer growing its market share to 24.1%, according to the Brewers Association.
In video game ‘Destiny’s Sword,’ mental health is as important as combat strategy
Your characters may battle depression, PTSD and addiction, as well as enemy combatants in upcoming online video game ‘Destiny’s Sword.’
Sony chairman and former PlayStation chief Kaz Hirai to retire in June
Former Sony Corp. CEO and the one-time PlayStation head Kaz Hirai will retire from his post as Sony chairman in June.
‘Facebook is discriminating against people’ in housing ads, Trump administration, HUD charge
The HUD charges of unlawful discrimination came one week after Facebook agreed to a settlement with civil rights and labor groups on the same issue.
Mountain Dew creates own ‘Game of Thrones’ saga with “A Can Has No Name” marketing plan
Ahead of HBO’s epic fantasy TV series’ Season 8, Mountain Dew is unveiling limited ‘faceless’ cans that when chilled reveal Arya Stark’s kill list.
Verizon to release free features this week to help stop robocalls and catch spam calls
Verizon is just the latest carrier to help consumers stop unwanted robocalls. Its blocking app and spam alert feature is due later this week.