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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Fiat Chrysler swaps cars for masks in huge production effort
Fiat Chrysler will swap cars for face masks at one of its factories as it sets about making a million masks per month for medical staff dealing with COVID-19.
NYC is hiring out-of-work rideshare drivers to perform essential services
New York City's lockdown means much less work for drivers, so its taxi commission is offering rideshare workers the chance to perform essential services.
Doctors worry about the terrifying possibility that vaping makes COVID-19 worse
Public health officials fear that vaping-related lung damage could cause the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, to present worse symptoms in users.
Instacart plans to hire 300,000 new workers to meet surging demand
Grocery delivery service Instacart plans to hire 300,000 more full-service workers over the next three months to keep up with demand spurred by the coronavirus.
Need something from Amazon? Here’s how shipping delays will affect your package
Amazon stopped receiving nonessential items at its U.S. and U.K. warehouses last week, and now people are seeing longer wait times for all kinds of products.
GameStop shows it’s not so essential after all, moves to digital-only orders
After receiving backlash over telling its employees to ignore statewide orders to close down nonessential businesses, GameStop moves to digital-only ordering.
Arms North American Online Open gives players a chance to stay fit inside
Nintendo is holding a new tournament for the Switch-exclusive Arms, and it offers eShop currency as the prize -- eight winners will receive 2,500 Gold Points.
Supercomputer consortium to fight coronavirus with processing power
The fight against coronavirus is getting support from 16 supercomputers thanks to a consortium of agencies and companies including Amazon, Google, and NASA.
Animal Crossing is the game we need right now — and the one people are buying
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' launch sales in the U.K. are higher than all previous entries in the series combined. Figures don't include digital downloads.
Fortnite streamer Ninja makes $150,000 donation to help with COVID-19 relief
Popular Fortnite: Battle Royale streamer Tyler Blevins, who is better known as Ninja, is doing his part to help with coronavirus relief by donating $150,000.
All traditions are scrapped: Keeping coronavirus off the ISS
With the outbreak of coronavirus affecting every area of life, you might be surprised that space agencies intend to send more astronauts to the ISS next month.
Google’s coronavirus info site is live (but not as Trump described it)
Google has launched a COVID-19 Information & Resources site that's intended to provide information about the coronavirus pandemic for the general global public.
Amazon Prime Video offers streaming of new theatrical releases
Some movies are being released online for streaming while they are still in theaters through Amazon Prime Video's in-theater rental service.
Apple’s Siri now helps you to check coronavirus symptoms
Apple has updated its Siri digital assistant to offer more help to anyone worrying they may have contracted the coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19.
French police the latest to use speaker drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
French cops are the latest to attach loudspeakers to drones and use them to blast orders at people who should be indoors during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Comcast considers options as Tokyo Olympics edge toward postponement
The coronavirus looks set to force a postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, causing a major headache for broadcasters such as Comcast-owned NBC.
Coronavirus outbreak drops smartphone industry into worst-ever plunge
Smartphone shipments declined 38% year over year in February to 61.8 million units, the worst-ever fall in the industry's history, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lyft will deliver meals and medical supplies in shelter-in-place locations
Lyft announced it would support the delivery of medical supplies and meals in areas of the U.S. most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers, but holds back one benefit
Amazon warehouse workers who are paid an hourly wage will now receive double pay for working overtime over 40 hours per week.
How to survive self isolation, according to an astronaut
Retired Canadian astronaut and national treasure Chris Hadfield has made a video offering advice on how to cope with isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
CDC’s coronavirus self-checker chatbot advises whether you need medical care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a chatbot which offer advice about whether people may be infected with coronavirus,
Razer converting facilities to produce, donate surgical masks to health workers
Razer converted some of its manufacturing capacity to make surgical masks, which it will donate to front-liners in the healthcare industry battling COVID-19.
Could coronavirus be the villain that finally defeats the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Marvel Studios is known for planning ahead -- way ahead -- with its cinematic universe, but that might be its downfall as it faces the coronavirus pandemic.
Huge gains for Microsoft Teams, Slack as workers stay home to avoid coronavirus
Microsoft Teams and Slack reported significant increases in customer numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as employees settle into work-from-home arrangements.
NASA suspends work on the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA is suspending work on its troubled James Webb Space Telescope due to the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. senators call on Amazon to do more to protect the health of its workers
Following a case of coronavirus in a U.S. Amazon warehouse, four senators have called on the company to do more to protect its workers from the outbreak.
As coronavirus pushes millions inside, everyone is streaming on Instagram Live
From comedians to your neighbors, Instagram Live is seeing a huge spike in viewership as the spread of COVID-19 keeps everyone indoors and on social media.
Volkswagen joins list of automakers closing factories due to coronavirus
Automakers are temporarily closing factories due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is response both to the spread of the virus and an anticipated drop in sales.
How often should you clean your gadgets? Probably more than you do
The COVID-19 outbreak has made people much more conscious about washing their hands properly, but are they giving enough attention to the things they touch?
Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers
Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
Google I/O 2020 is now completely canceled, including any online events
Google has announced that it is fully canceling Google I/O 2020 -- including the online event. The cancellation is due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.
Peloton won’t sell or deliver treadmills as part of social distancing efforts
The popular fitness company Peloton is suspending sales of its Tread treadmills, as delivering them to customers' homes poses a risk of spreading coronavirus
Google Maps adds coronavirus warning to doctor or medical facility searches
The warning message encourages people to follow CDC guidelines on the coronavirus and to call their doctor before showing up there with coronavirus symptoms.
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.