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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Coronavirus: Amazon suspends shipments of nonessential products to warehouses
To make room for high-demand items, Amazon will stop receiving nonessential products in its warehouses in the U.S. and U.K. amid the coronavirus pandemic
In the time of the coronavirus, a home gym offers the safest workout
Gyms are prime candidates for strict closures. Considering how people use machines, showers, and other public spaces, it's worth looking into a home gym.
Marvel delays the release of Black Widow indefinitely due to coronavirus
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was supposed to get her first solo movie in May, but Marvel has delayed the release indefinitely due to 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.
Uber and Lyft suspend carpool option to help prevent coronavirus spread
Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are temporarily suspending their carpool options for rides amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, effective immediately.
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.
There’s never been a better time for drive-in movie theaters to make a comeback
Want the communal movie-watching experience without the danger of contracting Coronavirus? Drive-in movie theaters might be the holdover that holds the answer.
Spanish cops deploy speaker-drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
Spain has told its citizens to stay indoors for the next 15 days as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus, and it's using drones to enforce the order.
Apple offers advice to customers hobbled by its global store closures
Apple Stores outside of China are closed until March 28 due to the coronavirus. A new FAQ page answers a bunch of questions related to possible customer issues.
Amazon increases worker pay, ramps up hiring to cover COVID-19 needs
Amazon is upping its pay by $2 an hour in the U.S and hiring for 100,000 new full- and part-time positions across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Why the coronavirus could remake school as we know it
School districts are closing down for weeks at a time, and parents, students, and teachers aren't ready to go online. That all could change, post-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.
Hackers try to disrupt Health and Human Services Department’s COVID-19 efforts
No data was taken from Sunday's cyberattack, but false information about a national quarantine quickly spread throughout the internet as a result of the hack.
How to work from home: Benefits, tips, and what to shop for
With more people working from home because of COVID19, if you're new to the process, we've gathered some tips and deals to help you become a home office pro.
Microsoft launches a coronavirus tracker as part of Bing
Microsoft has launched its own tracker for people to follow the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, as part of its Bing search engine.
GM, Ford, FCA, and UAW join forces to limit effects of coronavirus
GM, Ford, FCA, and the United Auto Workers have joined forces to implement new measures designed to protect employees and avoid disruption caused by COVID-19.
New York City orders all entertainment venues to close starting March 17
NY City has ordered the temporary closure of its entertainment venues, including restaurants, cafes, and bars, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Alphabet-owned Verily pilots a coronavirus screening website in California
Google's life sciences research sister company, Verily, is debuting a coronavirus risk screening and testing website in California.
New York City turns to remote learning as it shuts schools due to coronavirus
New York City will use remote learning in the coming weeks after its decision to close all of its public schools until at least April 20 to tackle coronavirus.
NBA season suspension due to coronavirus breaks part of NBA 2K20 MyLeague mode
The NBA Today option of NBA 2K20's MyLeague mode is causing the game to crash, as there are no matches to simulate due to the suspension of the NBA season.
Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch suffers from supply shortages globally
Ring Fit Adventure, the fitness RPG for the Nintendo Switch, is facing supply shortages worldwide, amid higher demand for workout options while staying indoors.
NASA urging employees to work remotely after second confirmed coronavirus case
NASA is requesting its employees work from home after a case of the coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, was confirmed at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Can U.S. internet infrastructure handle increased demand? Experts weigh in
Experts have said that the U.S. internet should be able to handle the increased strain on demand due to the outbreak of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
Apple bans nonofficial coronavirus apps from its App Store
Apple is forbidding the release of entertainment or gaming apps related to the global outbreak of coronavirus from its App Store.
Coronavirus exposes digital disparities between students as learning goes online
With universities across the country closing campuses and moving everything online, the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic has complicated learning for many.
Hackers using Johns Hopkins’ online coronavirus dashboard to trick victims
Hackers are using a false version of Johns Hopkins University's online coronavirus dashboard to spread malware, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samsung stores, service centers offer to disinfect smartphones with UV-C light
Samsung is offering the free Galaxy Sanitizing Service in select stores and service centers. It disinfects smartphones with UV-C light instead of chemicals.
Disney releases ‘Rise of Skywalker’ and ‘Frozen 2’ early to entertain bored kids
Disney has announced that it is releasing two of its biggest movies on streaming platforms early, in a response to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Apple closes all of its stores outside China due to coronavirus
Apple has announced it will be closing all of its stores outside of China to limit the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
Trump said Google is making a website to help coronavirus testing. It’s not
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Google will develop a website that will help streamline testing for COVID-19. Google was surprised by the news.
Coronavirus: The ongoing ripple effect throughout the gaming industry
The novel coronavirus is affecting the gaming industry. Nintendo Switch hardware, a Switch port of Outer Worlds, and Oculus Quest headsets are all in flux.
President Trump suspended travel from Europe. What does it mean for tech?
President Donald Trump announced a 30-day suspension of travel from Europe. Here's how it impacts tech.