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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Bill Gates says the U.S. missed its chance to avoid a coronavirus shutdown
The Microsoft co-founder said that the United States should have started taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously and making preparations back in January.
How coronavirus is forcing online learning to evolve
The coronavirus may force schools to get their digital acts together unlike any other potential catalyst. Online degrees may gain the prestige they've lacked.
This map shows how well your state is social distancing
Unacast's social distancing scoreboard shows which states are doing the best job of following isolation guidelines amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
UV light is nature’s disinfectant, but can it kill coronavirus?
UV light is commonly used to disinfect surfaces and kill bacteria -- but can it work against the coronavirus? Here's everything we know about its effectiveness.
What is Houseparty, the social video app with millions of new users?
Stuck at home? Houseparty lets you have virtual face-to-face interactions with your friends and family while playing games and quizzes.
Instagram’s co-watching feature takes the isolation out of social distancing
Instagram's new co-watching feature allows users to scroll with their friends -- liking posts, watching stories, or watching the same Instagram Live together.
A car could be the star of Japan’s Olympic torch relay
The Olympic torch relay usually involves lots of people carrying the flame through the host nation's communities. But Japan will do it a little differently.
Fiat Chrysler swaps cars for masks in huge production effort
Fiat Chrysler will swap cars for face masks at one of its factories as it sets about making a million masks per month for medical staff dealing with COVID-19.
The best free resources to keep students engaged while stuck at home
As teachers, parents, and students of all ages adjust to the world of distance learning at home, educational tech outlets are responding with free offerings.
NYC is hiring out-of-work rideshare drivers to perform essential services
New York City's lockdown means much less work for drivers, so its taxi commission is offering rideshare workers the chance to perform essential services.
Instacart plans to hire 300,000 new workers to meet surging demand
Grocery delivery service Instacart plans to hire 300,000 more full-service workers over the next three months to keep up with demand spurred by the coronavirus.
Why everyone is binge-watching pandemic movies right now
At a time when coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, is sweeping the world, why are many of us tuning into movies, shows, and video games about pandemics?
Supercomputer consortium to fight coronavirus with processing power
The fight against coronavirus is getting support from 16 supercomputers thanks to a consortium of agencies and companies including Amazon, Google, and NASA.
Apple’s Siri now helps you to check coronavirus symptoms
Apple has updated its Siri digital assistant to offer more help to anyone worrying they may have contracted the coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19.
Comcast considers options as Tokyo Olympics edge toward postponement
The coronavirus looks set to force a postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, causing a major headache for broadcasters such as Comcast-owned NBC.
French police the latest to use speaker drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
French cops are the latest to attach loudspeakers to drones and use them to blast orders at people who should be indoors during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Coronavirus outbreak drops smartphone industry into worst-ever plunge
Smartphone shipments declined 38% year over year in February to 61.8 million units, the worst-ever fall in the industry's history, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Razer converting facilities to produce, donate surgical masks to health workers
Razer converted some of its manufacturing capacity to make surgical masks, which it will donate to front-liners in the healthcare industry battling COVID-19.
Huge gains for Microsoft Teams, Slack as workers stay home to avoid coronavirus
Microsoft Teams and Slack reported significant increases in customer numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as employees settle into work-from-home arrangements.
As coronavirus pushes millions inside, everyone is streaming on Instagram Live
From comedians to your neighbors, Instagram Live is seeing a huge spike in viewership as the spread of COVID-19 keeps everyone indoors and on social media.
Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers
Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
Google Maps adds coronavirus warning to doctor or medical facility searches
The warning message encourages people to follow CDC guidelines on the coronavirus and to call their doctor before showing up there with coronavirus symptoms.
Pixar’s Onward comes to digital platforms and Disney+ early
Disney Pixar's Onward is available for purchase on digital platforms starting Friday. The film will also be available to all Disney+ subscribers on April 3.
Tesla relents and shuts Fremont plant in response to coronavirus crisis
Tesla seemed determined to keep open its Fremont car factory despite a countywide order instructing nonessential businesses to close. But it's now relented.
An IBM supercomputer called Summit is taking on the coronavirus
IBM's Summit supercomputer, the most powerful computer on the planet, has been doing some important work for the development of a treatment for the coronavirus.
Game Developers Conference moves to August — if COVID-19 is no longer a factor
GDC's original March event was canceled due to the coronavirus, but it will be moved to August. It will be shorter version of the originally scheduled event.
Small businesses scramble to get online as coronavirus spreads
Retailers and restaurants without any prior online ordering infrastructure are betting on their loyal customer bases to keep them afloat amid the coronavirus.
Toilet paper calculator tells you if you’re hoarding or destined to run out
Enter how many toilet paper rolls you have, plus the number of times you use the bathroom, and a calculator tells you the number of days your supply will last.
Startup creates $135 coronavirus test you can take at home
Medical-testing startup Everywell will soon offer a direct-to-consumer home test kit for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The kit will cost $135.
No, streaming Netflix in HD won’t kill the internet right now
EU regulators asked Netflix to stop streaming in high definition amid the coronavirus crisis, but network degradation isn't currently a problem in the U.S.
Amazon confirms first case of coronavirus at a U.S. warehouse
Amazon has closed a delivery facility in New York City after a worker tested positive for COVID-19. It's the first known case at an Amazon warehouse in the U.S.
Forget toilet paper. Remote working means laptop supplies are running low, too
The coronavirus outbreak appears to be putting pressure on the supply of laptops, partly because more office employees are being asked to work from home.
Coronavirus vaccines are in the works, but they aren’t coming soon
As many people keep themselves at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19, vaccines are already in the works. Unfortunately, they won't be here anytime soon.
The mass migration to online learning is leaving disabled students behind
As universities and schools try to quickly transition learning from the classroom to online, disabled students are disproportionately affected.
Delta is cutting flight capacity by a staggering 70% amid the coronavirus crisis
Delta Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would cut flight capacity by a 70% amid the ongoing COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak.
Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed
Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
Digital Trends Live: New MacBook Air and iPad Pro, PS5 specs, SpaceX, and more
On Wednesday's Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech topics including a new MacBook Air and iPad Pro and Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase.
Love Is Quarantine: Instagram dating show pairs couples in ‘pandemic pods’
Instagram account @loveisquarantine is adapting the model of breakout Netflix reality show "Love Is Blind" during coronavirus to create virtual connections.