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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
DIY ventilator plans are all over the internet, but is building one a good idea?
Even before the coronavirus brought the world to its knees, there were DIY ventilator blueprints on the internet. But how safe are they to build and use?
Remdesivir: What to know about the ‘most promising’ COVID-19 treatment
Here's a quick overview of the how remdesivir works and why it might be effective against the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19
Evo fighting game championship will go online-only due to COVID-19
Evo 2020, which was set to run from July 31 to August 2 in Las Vegas, has been canceled, but its organizers are planning to move the fighting game event online.
FDA authorizes experimental drug remdesivir as coronavirus treatment
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization to Gilead Sciences' remdesivir drug to treat the coronavirus. It's shown promising results.
Whole Foods will start giving free face masks to all customers
Whole Foods announced it will begin to provide its customers with face masks prior to shopping. The Amazon-owned grocery store has over 500 stores nationwide.
Elon Musk is wrong about coronavirus lockdowns. Here’s why
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been sharing his critical views of the coronavirus response, but do his arguments hold up? We take a look at several of his claims.
Elon Musk doubles down after vulgar criticism of coronavirus lockdowns
Elon Musk continued his rant about coronavirus-related stay-at-home guidelines, sharing an article claiming the rules were based on panic, not on actual facts.
Tesla Semi faces a longer-than-expected road to production
Tesla has revealed its all-electric Class 8 semi won't go into production until 2021. The truck was unveiled in 2017 and has already missed a 2019 launch date.
Elon Musk calls coronavirus lockdowns ‘fascist’ in Tesla earnings call
Tesla CEO Elon Musk called shelter-in-place guidelines fascist during a quarterly earnings call Wednesday, saying the measures infringed on people's rights.
Johns Hopkins opens coronavirus testing data to the public
Johns Hopkins University has made public its data on coronavirus testing, including testing sites, how many test have been done, and state-by-state comparisons.
Apple and Google betas give first look at contact-tracing API
Google and Apple's contact-tracing API beta allows app developers to work with health officials to build the final location-tracking apps for people to use.
AMC’s Trolls feud proves movie theater chains may be their own worst enemy
The rapidly escalating feud between Universal Pictures and movie theater chain AMC Entertainment could have long-term implications for theaters everywhere.
Why is it so difficult to get tested for coronavirus in the United States?
Coronavirus testing in the U.S. hasn't met any of the benchmarks various experts have proposed in order to ease social distancing measures. Here's why.
Spotify says the pandemic has changed how we listen to music and podcasts
Music streaming service Spotify said it has seen changes in users' listening choices since lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus went into effect.
Elon Musk rips coronavirus lockdowns, tweeting ‘FREE AMERICA NOW’
Musk also praised a few articles that talked about the reopening of America, including how many Texas businesses plan to open back up again on Friday.
Ford delays the launch of its robocar services by a year
Ford says its robo-car services for ridesharing and delivery will not launch until 2022 as the pandemic has prompted it to carry out more customer research.
Apple Maps adds coronavirus testing sites for entire U.S.
Apple Maps has added data for coronavirus testing sites across all 50 states. The feature makes also includes extra information about each health facility.
Google: Coronavirus searches are four times higher than for the Super Bowl
Google searches for information about the coronavirus have exploded, with search volume at its peak four times higher than what it was for the Super Bowl.
How to run in a virtual race
Runners have been participating in virtual races to exercise and compete during the coronavirus lockdown. Here's how you can stay fit while still staying safe.
YouTube adds fact-checking notices to crack down on misinformation
YouTube announced that third-party fact-check panels are coming to the U.S. as part of the effort to stop misinformation — especially around the coronavirus.
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.
WhatsApp effort to disrupt the spread of misinformation bears fruit
The company recently took action after becoming concerned about the growing amount of bogus coronavirus content circulating on the popular messaging service.
Pokémon Go rolls out Remote Raid Passes to make raids more accessible from home
Pokémon Go players can now access raid battles remotely as the mobile hit continues to get new features that make it better for those playing from home.
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.
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.
Bethesda donating $1 million toward coronavirus relief
Fallout and The Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda Softworks is donating $1 million to charities and organizations that help provide frontline coronavirus relief.
YouTube partners with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance for free film festival
YouTube is partnering with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance and several others to offer a free film festival on its platform from May 29 to June 7, 2020.
CDC adds six new coronavirus symptoms to watch out for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms to its list for COVID-19, including chills, sore throat, and sudden loss of smell.
Bill Gates is ‘super-worried’ about a second wave of coronavirus
Bill Gates has shared concerns that the U.S. is vulnerable to a second wave of the coronavirus if states are not careful in lifting social distancing rules.
Apple to delay 2020 iPhone production due to decreased demand
Apple is delaying the production of its new 2020 iPhone models by one month due to the slump in customer demand caused by the global coronavirus outbreak.
Dyson racks up $25M in costs after building unwanted coronavirus ventilator
Dyson designed the machine in response to a call from the U.K. government to help hospitals battling the coronavirus, but now it says they're not needed.
Tesla eyes Fremont factory restart despite stay-at-home order
Tesla’s reported plan to reopen its only U.S. auto factory comes despite a stay-at-home order that runs until May 3. The facility closed on March 24.
Pandemic drone fails to get off the ground in Connecticut
Following protests from residents, police in Connecticut have ditched a plan to use a special drone as part of efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
World Health Organization says ‘Immunity Passports’ are a bad idea
The World Health Organization released a scientific briefing warning that even people who have coronavirus antibodies may be vulnerable to being reinfected.