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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.
How to watch tonight’s One World: Together at Home benefit concert
One World: Together at Home is a benefit concert for frontline healthcare workers. Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and many more will perform to fund PPE for workers.
People are receiving stimulus checks for their deceased relatives
People across the U.S. are reporting that they have received $1,200 stimulus relief checks in the accounts of dead parents or spouses and other relatives.
Google displays testing information in coronavirus-related searches
Searching Google for terms related to the coronavirus pandemic, officially called COVID-19, will now return information about local testing centers in the U.S.
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.
San Diego Comic-Con 2020 canceled for first time in 50-year history
The world's biggest annual festival for comic books and pop culture won't be held this year as San Diego Comic-Con organizers confirm it won't be held in 2020.
Facebook’s newest reaction is a virtual hug
One of Facebook's most request reactions — a hug — is rolling out in the form of an icon called Care.
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.
How did the U.S. botch its stimulus check rollout so badly?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for paying out the coronavirus stimulus to all Americans. The messy rollout has exposed the agency's flaws.
Will cheap gas and coronavirus kill electric cars?
Coronavirus-related economic uncertainty and lockdowns will slow the electric car segment's shift towards the mainstream, according to analysts and carmakers.
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.
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?
Expect low PlayStation 5 production and higher prices due to expensive parts
Sony will produce far fewer PlayStation 5 units than it did of the PlayStation 4 at launch, but it's not the coronavirus that's at fault. Blame expensive parts.
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.
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Everything you need to know
To ease the weight of many Americans’ newfound financial struggles, the IRS will soon send everyone stimulus checks as part of a $2 trillion initiative.
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.
Playing Pokémon Go from home is easier than ever before
Niantic is making changes to how Pokémon Go operates so that players can make progress in the mobile game from home if they're unable to go outside for walks.
Not driving your car as much during lockdown? Follow these tips
Cars are designed to be driven, but there's no need to panic if you can't drive yours on a regular basis due to a lockdown. Here's how to keep it in good shape.
Monterey Bay Aquarium provides tours using Twitch and Animal Crossing
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic but is still able to give virtual tours via Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Trump says Silicon Valley execs will join ‘Opening the Country’ council
The Opening the Country Council's tech group will include Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.
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."
Taiwan’s anti-coronavirus tech is working wonders. The U.S. should take notes
Within weeks of the outbreak, Taiwan had already developed and deployed sophisticated apps, technologies, and protocols to help stop the spread of the virus.
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.
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.
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?
Sony gives out free games and starts coronavirus relief fund for indie studios
Sony is launching a new campaign that will reward PS4 owners with free games and help out independent developers struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
All of the big movies delayed by the coronavirus so far
From Black Widow to the next installment of the James Bond franchise, Hollywood has pushed back the premiere dates for some of its anticipated upcoming movies.
Apple releases mobility data to show if people are social distancing
Apple is releasing mobility data gathered by Apple Maps as part of the effort to fight COVID-19. The data shows stats for walking, driving, and public transit.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.