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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
This Facebook feature can help you help others in pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Facebook has activated its Community Help feature that gives people a way to offer assistance, and ask for it, too.
Ubisoft’s free games offer should make staying home a little easier
With three in four Americans currently under some form of lockdown order, Ubisoft is offering free video games throughout April to help while away the hours.
Is Zoom’s new privacy policy worth a damn? Proceed with caution, experts say
The videoconferencing app was caught by a flurry of bad press around its privacy policy, but the recent changes might not amount to much.
Google Chromebook quirk forces a decision: Parental controls or schoolwork?
Login issues between Chromebooks and Google Classroom are forcing parents in lockdown to choose between parental controls and their kids' online schoolwork.
How to help fight the coronavirus with your PC using Folding@Home
Folding@Home has been helping to fight some of the world's nastiest diseases for years, and now its crowd-sourced computing is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Airbnb offers more help to guests and hosts hit by coronavirus crisis
Airbnb has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The online accommodation site is now offering an extended refund window for guests and more help for hosts.
OpenTable has an idea to reduce stress during grocery store visits
OpenTable wants to help prevent overcrowding at grocery stores during the COVID-19 crisis by allowing customers to reserve shopping times via its app.
Houseparty could be a digital privacy nightmare, experts warn
The video chatting app has seen a huge spike in popularity since people were confined inside, but it comes with some major security questions.
Instacart, Amazon workers plan to strike over coronavirus safety concerns
Instacart workers planned to strike Monday, demanding hazard pay and greater safety measures to protect those gathering groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roku is offering 30-day free trial of premium video
Roku is giving new users 30 days of free access to premium channels, but it comes with a slight catch.
Digital Trends Live: Workers may strike, HQ Trivia is back, SpaceX delivers
On this Digital Trends Live we dive into the top tech stories, including developing a new breathing aid, HQ Trivia is back, and SpaceX’s lunar deliveries.
Nintendo Switch price gouging is rampant on Amazon
People wanting to buy a Nintendo Switch will have to pay an average of 52% higher than the normal retail price: Amazon is one of the few places left to buy one.
U.K. internet service providers lift caps on broadband data
The U.K. government has reached an agreement with telecommunications companies to lift all data allowance caps on broadband plans.
Google video thanks health care workers for coronavirus efforts
Google has posted a moving video thanking health care workers everywhere for their ongoing efforts to save people's lives during the coronavirus crisis.
Detroit auto show canceled as venue preps to become coronavirus field hospital
June's Detroit Auto Show has been called off due to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The venue is expected to be used as a field hospital for patients.
Lyft refers drivers to Amazon jobs as ridership demand dives
Lyft has linked up with Amazon to offer work to its drivers during the COVID-19 crisis. Ride numbers have plunged, while Amazon needs more help with deliveries.
Microsoft makes tweaks to Xbox Live and Teams to handle spike in demand
Microsoft is adjusting its cloud services to manage the huge surge in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The World Health Organization wants you to stay at home and play video games
The World Health Organization has teamed up with the gaming industry to launch a campaign which encourages people playing video games online.
U.S. government uses mobile location data to track movements during outbreak
The U.S. government is using cellphone location data to track the movements of people during the outbreak of coronavirus.
How the coronavirus is impacting the camera industry
From the closure of factories abroad to stay-at-home orders in the states, COVID-19 is affecting the photography industry too. Learn what gear is delayed.
Facebook’s new Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips, resources
Facebook's Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips on how people may stay connected with their loved ones, while also warning against scammers.
How accurate are the pandemic movies you’re binge-watching?
We spoke to doctors about Outbreak, Contagion, and other pandemic films people have been streaming in the wake of the coronavirus -- and how realistic they are.
Lawmakers says Amazon is failing to protect the health of its workers
U.S. lawmakers lead by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar have called on Amazon to do more to protects its workers from coronavirus.
Apple’s manufacturing is back on track, but will there be demand for iPhones?
Apple will be able to manufacture more iPhones now that its factories have reopened, but there are concerns about the demand for these items.
Sony says PlayStation 5 launch not delayed by coronavirus — at least, not yet
Sony claims that the PlayStation 5 will still launch in the 2020 holiday season, but it flagged possible delays to games being developed by first-party studios.
The coronavirus crisis makes it clear: We’re not ready for an online-first world
With countries in lockdown, people are now increasingly relying on the internet for work and play, but this foray into an online-first world is not going well.
Self-isolating comedians are pivoting from stand-up to Instagram
Comedians are flocking to Instagram as coronavirus closes clubs and bars in entertainment hubs like New York City and Los Angeles.
Google scraps its April Fools’ jokes in wake of coronavirus
Google is reportedly canceling its April Fools' Day jokes this year because of the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
Formula One teams are using racing tech to tackle coronavirus
Seven U.K.-based Formula One teams are working to manufacture ventilators for coronavirus patients under the code-name "Project Pitlane."
Apple launches coronavirus screening app and website
Apple has released a tool for people in the U.S. to check whether they might be infected with coronavirus and whether they should be seeking medical treatment.
Bill Gates says mass shutdowns are needed to stop coronavirus spread
Bill Gates predicted coronavirus cases in the U.S. won't peak until at least late-April and warned ending shutdowns early could be disastrous.
Alexa can now help assess whether you might have coronavirus
Amazon Alexa can now offer advice to users who are worried that they may have contracted coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
The mass migration to online learning is leaving disabled students behind
As universities and schools try to quickly transition learning from the classroom to online, disabled students are disproportionately affected.