Mythili Sampathkumar
Author/Co-Author of 49 articles
Mythili is a freelance journalist based in New York. When not reporting about politics, foreign policy, entertainment, and climate change, she is reading during a subway delay and attempting to be artistic.
Lawmakers don’t like Uber’s potential Grubhub acquisition plans
Ride-sharing giant Uber is coming under attack for its attempt to add to its food delivery capabilities by buying GrubHub. Could it lead to a monopoly?
European Netflix customers are still seeing lower-quality video, slow speed
Netflix is still reducing video bitrates for the streaming giant's European users two months after reducing bandwidth at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Twitter is letting some employees work from home forever
Social media giant Twitter announced Tuesday it will allow some of its employees to continue working remotely — even after the coronavirus pandemic has ended.
You can now buy the Impossible Burger at Kroger’s
Impossible Foods will now sell its plant-based burger in nearly 3,000 grocery stores, thanks to the addition of 1,700 Kroger's locations all over the U.S.
How to run in a virtual race
Runners have been participating in virtual races to exercise and compete during the coronavirus lockdown. Here's how you can stay fit while still staying safe.
YouTube partners with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance for free film festival
YouTube is partnering with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance and several others to offer a free film festival on its platform from May 29 to June 7, 2020.
CDC adds six new coronavirus symptoms to watch out for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms to its list for COVID-19, including chills, sore throat, and sudden loss of smell.
How to watch the NFL Draft 2020
Tune into the first virtual NFL draft on Thursday, April 23, as coronavirus has shut down all other major live sporting events.
Piracy, lost deals, and apps: The risks film festivals face while going digital
Film festivals face a tough decision of whether to cancel altogether or stream films during the COVID-19 lockdown, both of which would result in lost revenue.
Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms
Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
Startup partnering with Dennis Quaid wants to make podcasts like a ‘movie for your ears’
Movie star Dennis Quaid is branching out by partnering with Audio Up, a new podcast company which aims to take the world of podcast from black and white into technicolor.
Instagram shuts down major meme account over coronavirus scam
An Instagram account with close to 14 million followers was taken down by the social media company for perpetuating misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yelp adds GoFundMe button to boost local restaurants and bars hurt by closures
Yelp has partnered up with GoFundMe to raise money for local, independent businesses and restaurants that have been forced to close during the coronavirus.
The best free resources to keep students engaged while stuck at home
As teachers, parents, and students of all ages adjust to the world of distance learning at home, educational tech outlets are responding with free offerings.
Disney’s Bob Iger made the company an empire, for better and worse
Disney's CEO Bob Iger leaves the company after years of transforming the brand from children and family-focused to one that appeals to everyone.
The Oscars may not have had a host, but it did make Parasite go viral
His winning film Parasite also became the most searched film of this year’s award season giving it the ‘Oscars bump,’ according to a blog post by Google.
Netflix is still the king of streaming, despite Disney+ success
Netflix is again the undisputed king of streaming services as evidenced by the latest audience report from Nielsen, the television ratings expert.
Justice Department charges 4 Chinese Army spies over massive 2017 Equifax hack
The U.S, Department of Justice charged four Chinese intelligence officers with hacking offenses related to the 2017 breach of credit reporting agency Equifax.
Celebrities are ditching social media and texting with fans directly instead
The new Community app seeks to connect you with celebrities by letting you text directly with the rich and famous, instead of having to rely on social media.
Coronavirus cuts deep into Hollywood’s crucial Chinese box office numbers
The Wuhan coronavirus has shut down several public spaces and levied a financial hit on the world’s second-largest film market during the Lunar New Year period.
Baby Yoda’s tiny shoulders carried Disney+ to 26.5 million subscribers
Disney reported Tuesday that its streaming service Disney+ has grown to 26.5 million subscribers since launching on November 12 of last year.
YouTube pulls down conspiracy theory videos linking 5G to coronavirus
YouTube is doing its part by limiting content on conspiracy theories and 5G technology. The move comes after a spree of attacks on 5G cell towers in the U.K.
