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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Kickstarter loses 40% of its staff after a wave of layoffs and buyouts
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter laid off 25 employees and with 30 more employees accepting voluntary buyouts, the company has reduced its staff by nearly 40%.
For thirsty campers, GoSun’s water purifier purges germs with power of the sun
The GoSun Flow can purify and heat water via solar power or USB. Its portability means you can have access to clean water no matter where you are.
Why is the CDC still using fax machines in its coronavirus response?
While many health records are electronic, not all public health agencies have the technology to efficiently get the needed data amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Your Fitbit may be able to detect a key coronavirus symptom
Newer Fitbit devices have a feature that tracks blood-oxygen levels. Some coronavirus patients develop serious symptoms related to low blood-oxygen levels.
European Netflix customers are still seeing lower-quality video, slow speed
Netflix is still reducing video bitrates for the streaming giant's European users two months after reducing bandwidth at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The FBI accuses China of trying to steal U.S. coronavirus vaccine research
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security accused China of attempting to steal coronavirus vaccine research from the U.S. and urged researchers to be wary.
Uber is making drivers take selfies to prove they’re wearing face masks
Uber announces new safety procedures for riders and drivers as it expects business to increase. Drivers and riders will both be required to wear masks.
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.
Bill Gates is funding an at-home coronavirus testing program
Bill Gates is funding a disease surveillance program to gain a clearer picture of how the coronavirus spreads by testing both healthy and sick people.
Digital Trends Live: Musk risks arrest, Hamilton on Disney+, PlayStation Studios
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories, including Twitter’s new coronavirus misinformation labels, Hamilton comes to Disney+, and more.
Twitter is letting some employees work from home forever
Social media giant Twitter announced Tuesday it will allow some of its employees to continue working remotely — even after the coronavirus pandemic has ended.
Fauci says researchers may find effective coronavirus vaccine by ‘early winter’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines are underway in the U.S. and that results from those trials would come later this year.
Bill Gates: ‘I wish I had done more’ to warn about coronavirus
Microsoft founder and philanthropist voices regrets about not convincing global leaders of global threat of pandemics.
NYC’s Mount Sinai Hospital using Google Nest to monitor coronavirus patients
Mount Sinai, one of New York City’s hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, is using Google's Nest cameras to monitor patients and improve safety.
World Health Organization to launch coronavirus symptom-checking app
The World Health Organization will soon launch its own app for people to check their coronavirus symptoms, and it will be available to world governments.
Tesla confirms it is suing Alameda County over factory reopening dispute
Elon Musk has threatened to pull the Tesla factory, the company HQ, and future programs out of California following a spat over the factory reopening.
California county says Tesla’s plant isn’t cleared to reopen
Tesla is planning to reopen its factory in Fremont, California, in violation of a shelter-in-place order across Alameda County, where the facility is located.
FDA authorizes at-home coronavirus test that uses your spit
The coronavirus test from a Rutgers University laboratory allows you to collect a saliva sample at home before sending it back to the lab for a diagnosis.
Will warm weather stop the coronavirus, or is it here to stay?
Some people have expressed optimism that the pandemic will subside in the summer. Is there any evidence for that, or just wishful thinking?
Facebook takes down viral ‘Plandemic’ coronavirus conspiracy video
Facebook told Digital Trends in a statement it had removed the 'Plandemic' conspiracy video after the clip suggested "wearing a mask can make you sick."
Senior Amazon engineer pushes back against ‘chickenshit’ comments
Senior Amazon engineer Brad Porter called former employee Tim Bray's comments “simply wrong" and "deeply offensive to the core" in a post on LinkedIn this week.
Coronavirus antibody tests aren’t created equal. Here’s what you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration recently changed its standards around accuracy for coronavirus antibody tests. Previously, there wasn't a lot of guideance.
Etsy’s monthly sales doubled in April thanks mainly to one item
Etsy sellers pivoted to offering handmade face masks in response to demand created by the coronavirus pandemic, with no end of customers lining up to buy them.
Google is tired of employees expensing their lunches while working from home
In a companywide email, Google said it will no longer reimburse employees for food, furniture, and gym memberships while they work from home during coronavirus.
Amazon warehouse worker dies of coronavirus in NYC
Amazon reportedly said the employee was last at the Staten Island warehouse on April 5 and was later placed on quarantine after testing positive on April 11.
YouTube one-ups Facebook’s virtual graduation with stream featuring the Obamas
Barack and Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, the members of BTS, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and more will appear as commencement speakers during the June 6 ceremony.
Why virtual reality will be a must-have for our socially distanced future
Videoconferencing platforms have exploded since coronavirus. But those looking for more dimensions are turning to virtual reality, and selling out headsets.
Apple starts to reopen its stores, but U.S. shoppers have to wait
Apple closed most of its stores in mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak. But with cases on the decline in some places, it's now starting to reopen them.
Airbus working on smell sensors that could detect coronavirus on planes
Airbus is working with startup Koniku to make smell sensors that will be able to detect dangerous chemicals and explosives — and soon even biological hazards.
Inside NASA’s race to build a ventilator in 37 days
How a small team of NASA space engineers were able to design and build a lifesaving medical device in record time, explained by one of the earliest members.
We’re all tired of Zoom calls. Here’s how to get out of them politely
As the coronavirus pushed millions of people inside and onto screens, virtual communication skyrocketed. But as weeks go on, it's become all too tiring.
Uber drivers and riders will soon be required to wear face masks
As shutdown restrictions ease, ridesharing services are expected to pick up again. For safer trips, Uber wants both drivers and riders to wear face coverings.
FDA approves Roche coronavirus antibody test for emergency use
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche says it has received an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its new test for coronavirus.
Automatic Labs succumbs to COVID-19, will soon shut down connected car service
Automatic Labs, which offers hardware and services to turn vehicles into connected cars, is shutting down on May 28, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.