Amazon considering COVID-19 tests for its warehouse workers, report claims
Amazon is reportedly considering sourcing coronavirus testing kits for its warehouse workers. The move would bolster other recently announced safety measures.
Zoom boss admits missteps but insists improvements have been made
Video-conferencing software Zoom has been under fire for poor security and privacy. Its CEO has now admitted missteps but insisted improvements have been made.
Amazon, Instacart respond to worker backlash over COVID-19
Following strikes by workers at both companies earlier this week, Amazon and Instacart have brought in new measures to protect employees from the coronavirus.
Amazon to stream SXSW movies as part of free virtual film festival
South by Southwest (SXSW) has done a deal with Amazon Prime Video to stream movies that were slated to screen at the recently canceled arts festival. For free.
Wyze tweak lets you use its security camera as a work webcam
Smart home company Wyze has just released a firmware update that lets you use your Wyze Cam v2 or Wyze Cam Pan security camera as a webcam for teleconferencing.
SpaceX tells workers to ditch Zoom over ‘significant’ privacy concerns
SpaceX has reportedly told its workers to stop using Zoom for teleconferencing as it has concerns over the collaboration tool's security and privacy policies.
NASA’s Mars helicopter spins blades for last time before launch
NASA has completed final testing of its Mars Helicopter, which is set to become the first aircraft to fly on another planet during the Mars 2020 mission.
This Facebook feature can help you help others in pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Facebook has activated its Community Help feature that gives people a way to offer assistance, and ask for it, too.
Airbnb offers more help to guests and hosts hit by coronavirus crisis
Airbnb has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The online accommodation site is now offering an extended refund window for guests and more help for hosts.
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.
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.
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.
