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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.
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SpaceX and NASA still set for historic May mission despite coronavirus

Despite coronavirus concerns, SpaceX and NASA are still on for a historic May mission marking the first launch of U.S. astronauts on a U.S. rocket since 2011.
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NASA ramps up remote working measures to tackle coronavirus

NASA has instructed all of its employees to work from home as part of ongoing measures to protect its workforce and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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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.
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Tesla’s California plant stays open despite coronavirus closure order

Tesla appears intent on keeping its California factory open despite a recent so-called “shelter in place” orders announced in response to the coronavirus.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apple offers advice to customers hobbled by its global store closures

Apple Stores outside of China are closed until March 28 due to the coronavirus. A new FAQ page answers a bunch of questions related to possible customer issues.
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GM, Ford, FCA, and UAW join forces to limit effects of coronavirus

GM, Ford, FCA, and the United Auto Workers have joined forces to implement new measures designed to protect employees and avoid disruption caused by COVID-19.
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New York City orders all entertainment venues to close starting March 17

NY City has ordered the temporary closure of its entertainment venues, including restaurants, cafes, and bars, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

New York City turns to remote learning as it shuts schools due to coronavirus

New York City will use remote learning in the coming weeks after its decision to close all of its public schools until at least April 20 to tackle coronavirus.
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For Airbnb, coronavirus proving an unwelcome guest

The coronavirus is hammering the travel industry, with Airbnb experiencing a huge drop in bookings in some cities. Beijing, for example, has seen a 96% fall.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This awesome drone station could be coming to a hospital near you

Matternet has just unveiled a unique drone station for its advanced delivery system designed for medical facilities. A video shows the station in action.
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Google Maps wants businesses to add coronavirus information

With the coronavirus expected to cause disruption to businesses such as stores and restaurants, Google wants to ensure its Maps listings are kept up to date.
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Uber app offers a new way to contact emergency services

Uber riders in many states can now discreetly text 911 if an emergency situation occurs during a trip. The feature auto-populates with details of your ride.
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This hand-washing lyrics generator means no more Happy Birthday

Fed up with singing Happy Birthday every time you wash your hands? This clever lyrics generator matches the words of any song with a hand-washing infographic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SpaceX to send tourists to the space station in 2021 … for a crazy price

SpaceX is planning to launch tourism trips to the International Space Station starting in 2021, though you'll need an absurd amount of money if you want to go.
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Coronavirus: Apple and Google clamp down on COVID-19 apps

Apple and Google are reportedly only accepting COVID-19-related app submissions from recognized health bodies and governments in a bid to avoid misinformation.
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NASA to announce Mars 2020 rover name, here’s how to watch

The Mars 2020 rover is finally going to get a name as the space agency announces the winning suggestion from one of nine student finalists. Here's how to watch.
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Check out the awesome acoustic alert on the new Fiat 500 EV

The new, all-electric Fiat 500 features an acoustic alert that the automaker claims is the first to play a melody. Take a listen and see what you think.
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Waymo’s next-gen self-driving tech can see what’s happening 500 meters ahead

Waymo has unveiled the latest version of its self-driving system that it claims delivers better performance at half the cost of its previous generation.
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SXSW: Apple and Netflix pull out over coronavirus outbreak

Apple and Netflix have reportedly pulled out of this month’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, because of concerns over the coronavirus.
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Boston Dynamics’ clever Handle robot gets an autonomous co-worker

Boston Dynamics' Handle robot has teamed up with a robot from Otto Motors to show how autonomous machines can collaborate to complete tasks in a warehouse.
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Amazon’s same-day delivery service speeds up for some folks

Up to now, same-day delivery meant ordering before noon to get your stuff before 9 p.m. But folks in some cities will now get their items even more quickly.