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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Instacart, Amazon workers plan to strike over coronavirus safety concerns
Instacart workers planned to strike Monday, demanding hazard pay and greater safety measures to protect those gathering groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google video thanks health care workers for coronavirus efforts
Google has posted a moving video thanking health care workers everywhere for their ongoing efforts to save people's lives during the coronavirus crisis.
Lyft refers drivers to Amazon jobs as ridership demand dives
Lyft has linked up with Amazon to offer work to its drivers during the COVID-19 crisis. Ride numbers have plunged, while Amazon needs more help with deliveries.
Detroit auto show canceled as venue preps to become coronavirus field hospital
June's Detroit Auto Show has been called off due to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The venue is expected to be used as a field hospital for patients.
The World Health Organization wants you to stay at home and play video games
The World Health Organization has teamed up with the gaming industry to launch a campaign which encourages people playing video games online.
Facebook’s new Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips, resources
Facebook's Coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger provides tips on how people may stay connected with their loved ones, while also warning against scammers.
Sony says PlayStation 5 launch not delayed by coronavirus — at least, not yet
Sony claims that the PlayStation 5 will still launch in the 2020 holiday season, but it flagged possible delays to games being developed by first-party studios.
Self-isolating comedians are pivoting from stand-up to Instagram
Comedians are flocking to Instagram as coronavirus closes clubs and bars in entertainment hubs like New York City and Los Angeles.
Coronavirus conspiracy theories and myths debunked
With COVID-19 now gripping the world, it's no surprise that conspiracy theories and misinformation are spreading. Here are the facts on six of those rumors.
Google scraps its April Fools’ jokes in wake of coronavirus
Google is reportedly canceling its April Fools' Day jokes this year because of the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
Formula One teams are using racing tech to tackle coronavirus
Seven U.K.-based Formula One teams are working to manufacture ventilators for coronavirus patients under the code-name "Project Pitlane."
Bill Gates says mass shutdowns are needed to stop coronavirus spread
Bill Gates predicted coronavirus cases in the U.S. won't peak until at least late-April and warned ending shutdowns early could be disastrous.
Alexa can now help assess whether you might have coronavirus
Amazon Alexa can now offer advice to users who are worried that they may have contracted coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
Cops use drones to shame people flouting lockdown rules
The U.K. is currently in lockdown in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But it seems that some folks there are finding it hard to stick to the rules.
How accurate are the pandemic movies you’re binge-watching?
We spoke to doctors about Outbreak, Contagion, and other pandemic films people have been streaming in the wake of the coronavirus -- and how realistic they are.
People are buying shirts but not pants because they’re always on Zoom
Walmart executive Dan Bartlett said consumers are much more interested in buying tops, not bottoms, thanks to Zoom and the coronavirus.
Coronavirus isolation fuels surge in mental health posts on Instagram
Instagram users are turning to the platform to share their struggles with mental health as the ongoing coronavirus spreads, keeping millions of people indoors.
Digital Trends Live: Tech vs. coronavirus, hospitals and VR, throttling Netflix
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech topics of the day, including the tech fight against the coronavirus, hospitals turn to VR, and more.
Elon Musk plans to reopen New York gigafactory to produce ventilators
CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that the company's New York factory has plans to reopen in order to produce much-needed medical supplies for the coronavirus.
Snapchat wants to help you bust coronavirus myths with a new game
The filter prompts you to choose between fact or fiction when it comes to the coronavirus. You can share results with friends and invite them to play with you.
The best work-from-home tips for Mac
Stuck at home? This guide will ease the transition to working from your home, with apps and advice that’ll have you working efficiently and staying focused.
Two Tesla employees test positive for coronavirus
As both Tesla and SpaceX have begun stepping up their efforts to combat the deadly pandemic, two Tesla employees have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
New coronavirus test promises to give you results on an app in 30 minutes
The testing device would sync to an app that controls the device, provide telemedicine options, and track someone's movement to contain the spread of the virus.
Apple may reopen some of its stores in the first half of April
Apple closed its stores outside mainland China on March 15 due to COVID-19. It wanted to reopen them by the end of this month, but it's going to take longer.
How to donate coronavirus aid and PPE online
Why not use your idle time at home to pitch in and help humanity beat the pandemic?
Dyson races to develop a ventilator in coronavirus fight
Dyson is developing a ventilator to help patients suffering from the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. It aims to start making them in the next few weeks.
More Amazon warehouse workers test positive for coronavirus
Amazon's complex shipping operation could experience difficulties as more reports emerge of workers at its warehouses testing positive for the coronavirus.
‘The internet is in no way a part of my job’: Not everyone can work from home
Restaurant and hospitality jobs cannot be done from a computer at home, and workers in those sectors are struggling during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Apple may delay the iPhone 12, its first 5G smartphone, report says
According to a new report, Apple is considering delaying the release of the iPhone 12, which is likely to be its first 5G-capable iPhone, possibly till 2021.
SpaceX is the latest tech giant to join efforts against the coronavirus
SpaceX will start to make and donate supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizers to help hospitals and healthcare workers fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Attacks from Chinese hacking group have spiked, U.S. firm says
Attempted cyberattacks from a sophisticated Chinese hacking group have spiked since late January, according to cybersecurity firm FireEye Inc.
Digital Trends Live: Social media explodes, hacking elections, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the rise of social media in the time of coronavirus, HP distributes 3D-printed parts to hospitals, and more.
Spotify introduces ways for fans to directly help musicians in need
Musicians will soon have the option to fundraise directly from their Spotify artist profile pages so that their fans can donate to them or a particular cause.
COVID-19 may already be causing new car sales to fall
Coronavirus concerns have already caused a sharp decline in new car sales in the United States as customers abandon car showrooms, according to a new report.
How HP is using 3D printing to help fight the coronavirus
HP is providing healthcare workers with a dedicated website to find 3D printable designs like face shields, hands-free door openers, mask adjusters, and more.
Deep-space missions impacted by coronavirus, says European Space Agency
Lack of key on-site staff has forced the European Space Agency to pause operations on four of its deep-space probes. Staff are working remotely due to COVID-19.
Facebook usage is soaring due to coronavirus lockdowns
Facebook says it's seeing usage growth on an "unprecedented" scale, driven mainly by people currently in lockdown due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Toilet paper is out of stock everywhere. Here’s how to order it online
Stores have been cleaned out, and the next logical choice would be to search online. With the COVID-19 pandemic going strong, is ordering online even an option?