Some hospitals breathing easier after Musk makes good on ventilator promise
Hospitals in the UCLA Health network and the NYC Health and Hospitals Network have so far received donations from the company, including ventilators.
All the social distancing hashtags you need to know
We’ve broken down what the most popular hashtags across social media mean so you can be in the know about new social slang while you are social distancing.
New York Attorney General questions if Zoom is doing enough to protect privacy
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Zoom asking about the company’s security measures amid increased traffic.
New coronavirus test promises to give you results on an app in 30 minutes
The testing device would sync to an app that controls the device, provide telemedicine options, and track someone's movement to contain the spread of the virus.
SpaceX is the latest tech giant to join efforts against the coronavirus
SpaceX will start to make and donate supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizers to help hospitals and healthcare workers fight the coronavirus outbreak.
How HP is using 3D printing to help fight the coronavirus
HP is providing healthcare workers with a dedicated website to find 3D printable designs like face shields, hands-free door openers, mask adjusters, and more.
Bill Gates says the U.S. missed its chance to avoid a coronavirus shutdown
The Microsoft co-founder said that the United States should have started taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously and making preparations back in January.
Instagram’s co-watching feature takes the isolation out of social distancing
Instagram's new co-watching feature allows users to scroll with their friends -- liking posts, watching stories, or watching the same Instagram Live together.
Pixar’s Onward comes to digital platforms and Disney+ early
Disney Pixar's Onward is available for purchase on digital platforms starting Friday. The film will also be available to all Disney+ subscribers on April 3.
Startup creates $135 coronavirus test you can take at home
Medical-testing startup Everywell will soon offer a direct-to-consumer home test kit for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The kit will cost $135.
No, streaming Netflix in HD won’t kill the internet right now
EU regulators asked Netflix to stop streaming in high definition amid the coronavirus crisis, but network degradation isn't currently a problem in the U.S.
Delta is cutting flight capacity by a staggering 70% amid the coronavirus crisis
Delta Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would cut flight capacity by a 70% amid the ongoing COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak.
Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed
Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
5 key insights on coronavirus from Bill Gate’s Reddit AMA
Philanthropist Bill Gates took to Reddit to answer some questions about the COVID-19 outbreak during an Ask Me Anything session on the Coronavirus subreddit.
This app could tell you if you crossed paths with someone who has coronavirus
The free, open-source app shares location data between people’s phones to let them know if they have come in contact with someone who has the coronavirus.
Skillshare unlocks thousands of courses for students at home amid coronavirus
With schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, Skillshare is opening up its extensive list of unique class offerings for high school and college students.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
Facebook gives employees $1,000 each to help them deal with coronavirus crisis
Facebook announced it would give each of its 45,000 full-time workers a $1,000 bonus amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, with further bonuses to come later.
AMC and Regal close all their movie theaters over coronavirus
AMC Theatres said it would close all 1,000 of its theaters for at least six to 12 weeks, and Regal Cinemas will close its 542 locations until further notice.
TikTok told its moderators to suppress videos by ‘ugly’ or poor users
TikTok reportedly told its moderators to demote or suppress videos that contain “ugly” or poor users.
Universal Pictures moves to release movies currently in theaters to On Demand
Universal Pictures will this week release movies like Emma, The Invisible Man, and The Hunt on Xfinity On Demand for two-day rentals starting at $20 per movie.
Israel seeks treasure trove of sensitive phone data to track coronavirus cases
The classified dataset would help the government decide what citizens should be quarantined based on if they crossed paths with someone who has the coronavirus.
Virtual learning: How to keep your kids engaged while they’re off from school
A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning.
New SpaceX factory will build a Starship rocket every 72 hours, Elon Musk claims
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is gearing up SpaceX to mass-produce more Starship rockets in the Boca Chica, Texas factory.
Bans on large gatherings in Washington, San Francisco a bad sign for tech events
The ban on large gatherings through the end of the month is an attempt to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Uber could suspend accounts for riders and drivers with coronavirus
Uber is working with public health organizations in deciding whether to suspend the accounts of riders and drivers if they test positive for COVID-19.
Big Tech to discuss coronavirus action at White House meeting
Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Twitter will address ways the government can work with the tech industry to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Want to link two screens as a single display? A new Apple patent may allow it
The patent describes seamlessly dividing one image into two separate displays between separate devices, which the patent calls “joint operating mode.”