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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Hand Wash app for Samsung Galaxy smartwatches provides reminders, timer
Samsung's Hand Wash app for Galaxy Watch devices periodically issues reminders for wearers to wash their hands, and sets a timer of 25 seconds for the activity.
WHO warns that coronavirus antibody tests won’t save us
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that antibody, or serology, tests have not shown to prove a patient has developed immunity to the coronavirus.
How to get coronavirus-related alerts on your phone
Attempting to keep up with the coronavirus pandemic? We show you how to receive alerts on your phone using Google Alerts and info newsletters from the CDC.
A blessing in the skies: How coronavirus is affecting Earth’s atmosphere
China, Italy, and the U.S. have all seen reductions in pollution levels as people shelter in place. What would it take to make it last after the pandemic?
Bill Gates has become a top target for coronavirus conspiracy theories
Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has become the leading target of far-right conspiracy theories regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Google blocking 18 million scam emails related to coronavirus daily
Cybercriminals are wasting little time in exploiting the coronavirus chaos, with Google every day blocking 18 million scam emails related to the virus.
Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Can a smart thermostat protect you from the coronavirus?
Smart thermostats can help control the humidity level in your home and reduce the potential for viral spread.
What the ‘Payment Status Not Available’ message means for your stimulus check
The IRS stimulus check web portal has given many users a Payment Status Not Available error message. Here's what it means and what you can do.
Facebook will alert you if you’ve seen coronavirus misinformation
Facebook announced Thursday it will alert users who have interacted with harmful misinformation related to the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.
Lyft finds a way to help its drivers earn during lockdown
The new pilot initiative is geared toward transporting important items for government agencies, local nonprofits, businesses, and health care organizations.
Should you sanitize your mail and packages during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Proper cleaning is important to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus from surfaces in your house, but what should you do with your mail and packages?
How to track your coronavirus stimulus check using the IRS web app
Here's how to use the IRS Get My Payment web app to look up the status of your stimulus check.
Bill Gates slams Trump’s decision to stop funding the World Health Organization
Bill Gates denounced President Trump's decision to withhold U.S. funding from the World Health Organization, calling the move "as dangerous as it sounds."
NASA is operating its Mars Curiosity rover from workers’ home offices
NASA has revealed how its Mars Curiosity rover team is doing after the space agency asked its employees to work from home in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The best webcam apps for Android and iOS
If you're working from home or need a webcam for any reason but don't happen to own one, you'll want one of these great webcam apps for iOS and Android.
Expect lower video quality on your Nest cameras this week
In response to community issues caused by COVID-19, Google has temporarily adjusted camera settings on their Nest cameras to help with internet strain.
Watch these virtual concert livestreams during your social distancing
Musicians have started to perform online amid social distancing, so we’ve compiled a list of major upcoming livestream concerts.
Amazon fires two employees who criticized warehouse safety conditions
An Amazon spokesperson told Digital Trends that the company fired the two employees for consistently violating its company policies on external communications.
Fitbit wants to find out if wearables can detect coronavirus
Fitbit is collaborating with researchers on a new study that aims to find out if wearable devices can detect the coronavirus early -- and they need your help.
Ford is using airbag material to make medical gowns for health care workers
As part of efforts to assist health care facilities tackling the coronavirus, Ford is helping to create and manufacture urgently needed medical supplies.
Should you buy a UV sanitizing wand?
UV sanitizing wands are a popular item on the internet in the time of COVID-19. We talked to an expert to find out if they are really effective or even safe.
New coronavirus dashboard offers astonishingly detailed data by county
Johns Hopkins University's new tracker shows county data for confirmed cases, recorded deaths, testing rate, fatality rate, hospital capacity, and more.
Amazon to hire another 75,000 workers in response to coronavirus
Amazon is taking on an additional 75,000 workers in the U.S. as part of measures to deal with growing customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
How to keep your data secure while working from home
What can you do to make sure your work data isn't stolen or leaked? We asked cybersecurity experts to share their tips to keep your information safe while home.
What is contact tracing and can it help in the fight against coronavirus?
Contact tracing helps in preventing the spread of a virus and Google and Apple are teaming up to make it easier for us to interact again.
Should you wipe down or sanitize your groceries?
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, many people have taken to deep-cleaning all their groceries — but is it a good idea?
‘A staggering problem’: Working from home could lead to massive data leaks
Working from home is far less secure than companies think it is, especially when few companies had plans in place to move their workforces online, experts say.
Bill Gates says coronavirus has left the world ‘in uncharted territory’
Bill Gates has said many countries have responded poorly to coronavirus, and that they should have been more proactive in preparing for a disease epidemic.
Google starts showing virtual doctor options in Search and Maps
Google Search and Maps are now highlighting virtual consultations as the COVID-19 pandemic prompts some medical facilities to discourage personal visits.
Apple Maps gathering information to display COVID-19 testing locations
Apple Maps is gathering information to be able to soon show COVID-19 testing locations, including details such as the name of the place and contact numbers.
Here’s why Nintendo Switch owners should stop using alcohol to clean consoles
Nintendo Switch owners were advised not to use alcohol to clean the console. Nintendo recommends a soft dry cloth, but that will not disinfect the device.
Apple, Google team up for coronavirus contact tracing
The two tech giants will come together to make a new system to easily trace coronavirus transmissions and share them with local government health authorities.
Stuck indoors? Airbnb launches virtual travel experiences
Airbnb has put its Experiences service online to give locked-down folks more ideas for things to do while enabling the experience providers to keep on earning.
Garmin data shows how we’re staying active during the coronavirus pandemic
Outdoor activities like golfing, swimming, skiing, and snowboarding have seen a significant drop in recent weeks as coronavirus closed gyms and ski resorts.
The best free online classes to take based on your interests
We've compiled the best free online courses you can take right now, depending on your interests, so you can come out of quarantine having learned something new.
Fighting through coronavirus isolation: 4 people share their tech habits
Millions across the world are currently under shelter-at-home orders. For those living alone, tech has become an essential service connecting them to others.
Bill Gates: Things can start returning to normal by June — if we ‘get our act together’
In a new interview, Bill Gates said that he expects things to open back up by end of May or early June, and that school will resume to normal in the fall.