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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facebook bug caused valid coronavirus articles to be marked as spam
A Facebook bug temporarily filtered out legitimate articles about the coronavirus, blocking links to news sites and preventing people from sharing the content.
Frank Turner’s coronavirus concert livestream cut short by Facebook
Singer Frank Turner had his livestream show knocked offline by Facebook as he sought to raise funds for his crew after gigs were cancelled due to COVID-19.
Spanish cops deploy speaker-drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
Spain has told its citizens to stay indoors for the next 15 days as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus, and it's using drones to enforce the order.
ExoMars mission delay means no launch until at least 2022
Europe and Russia's ExoMars rover mission has been delayed until 2022. Additional equipment tests are needed, and the coronavirus isn't helping, either.
Amazon the latest firm asking staff to work from home — if possible
Amazon is the latest tech firm asking its global workforce to work from home where possible, part of measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump restricts travel from Europe in bid to tackle the coronavirus
President Trump says the U.S. will restrict travel from mainland Europe starting Friday in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Blue Origin offers a peek at its enormous next-gen rocket nose cone
Blue Origin is working hard on the development of its New Glenn reusable rocket system, recently revealing the enormous size of the rocket's nose cone.
Elon Musk insists Starlink will cause zero issues for astronomers
SpaceX boss Elon Musk is seeking to reassure astronomers who are concerned that numerous Starlink satellites will obscure the view of faraway galaxies.
Expect more cashier-free stores as Amazon starts selling its Go technology
Amazon is planning to license the technology that powers its cashier-free Go stores, with the company having already inked deals with several retailers.
Apple boss tells global employees to work remotely amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple chief Tim Cook has told the company's office-based employees to work from home this week as part of measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Postmates and Instacart launch no-contact deliveries amid coronavirus outbreak
The delivery startups appear to be responding to the COVID-19 outbreak with new options in their apps that allow orders to be left at a customer's door.
Crops in space: ISS-grown lettuce given the green light
Astronauts will be able to grow leaf vegetables on long missions after studies showed that lettuce cultivated in space is as safe as lettuce grown on Earth.