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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
With coronavirus on campus, college freshmen face a disorienting orientation
Addison Cross is a college freshman at Texas A&M who's learning the ropes as she navigates her first year at school.
Apple creates a face mask for its employees
The face mask was designed by the same teams that work on the iPhone and iPad designs.
Black Lives Matter and MAGA hats: Activism and politics are flooding dating apps
More and more singles are using their dating app bios to showcase their stance on politics and social justice. But is it performative activism?
Robert Pattinson tests positive for coronavirus, pausing The Batman filming
Actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, causing production to halt.
Twitter removes coronavirus misinformation that Trump shared
Twitter removed a tweet that made misleading claims about coronavirus deaths, and was retweeted by President Donald Trump.
Can the next generation of contact-tracing apps avoid past mistakes?
Contact -racing apps have had middling success so far, but a nonprofit called the PathCheck Foundation hopes to change that.
FDA gives special authorization to speedy COVID-19 test
The U.S. has received a boost in its efforts to do more COVID-19 tests after the FDA granted emergency use authorization for a kit made by Abbott Laboratories.
Apple preps more store reopenings ahead of new iPhone launch
Apple is set to open more of its stores that were closed over the summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move comes just weeks ahead of new phone releases.
Where to buy masks online and get them delivered within days
N95 masks are almost impossible to come by. Here's where to find protective KN95 masks online for affordable prices and shipped immediately.
FDA authorizes use of blood plasma to treat COVID-19 patients
The FDA has authorized the use of convalescent blood plasma in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, but added that clinical trials should continue.
Your wearables can soon help contact trace coronavirus outbreaks
New additions to coronavirus exposure notification systems will use Bluetooth-based wearables.
Where to buy cloth face masks online: Order now for delivery within days
Light and breathable, as well as easy to attach and remove, cloth masks are some of the most popular face coverings available, both antibacterial and regular.
Neck gaiters may be worse than not wearing a mask at all, study finds
A new study found that neck gaiters were the least effective face covering in containing droplets when speaking.
The best online concerts to watch in August
Musicians continue to perform online amid social distancing, so we’ve compiled a list of major upcoming livestream concerts.
Texas teacher plans to be ‘overly cautious’ as schools reopen
Juliana Davila, a Spanish teacher located in Texas, plans to be 'overly cautious' as students return to school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook removes Trump post over coronavirus misinformation
Facebook has removed a post from President Trump’s Facebook page after concluding that it contained false claims about COVID-19.
Virginia coronavirus contract-tracing app uses Apple and Google software
Covidwise is free to download on iPhone and Android devices for those who live in Virginia.
Interpol warns of ‘alarming’ rate of cyberattacks during pandemic
Interpol has warned that the pandemic has prompted cybercriminals to focus increasingly on larger organizations by targeting staff working from home.
Fauci ‘cautiously optimistic’ we will have a coronavirus vaccine this year
Dr. Anthony Fauci is "cautiously optimistic" that a coronavirus vaccine will be developed this year.
Amazon posts record-shattering profit thanks to pandemic sales
Amazon reported Thursday its profit doubled since last year to a staggering $5.2 billion, as the e-commerce giant's earnings report blew past expectations.
Google Maps reminds you to wear a mask in new update
Google Maps added a banner to its Explore tab that says Wear a Mask. Save Lives.
Google employees to work from home until July 2021
Google will ask its employees to continue to work from home until summer 2021, according to a new report.
These uncertified KN95 masks are in stock and only cost $1.95
Protect yourself and your family with uncertified KN95 masks from Well Before for only $1.95 each.
Bill Gates: U.S. coronavirus response is ‘one of the worst’ in the world
Bill Gates criticized the U.S. response to the coronavirus, including the politicization of face masks and the silencing of the CDC.
How to watch today’s White House coronavirus briefing live
President Donald Trump hold will another coronavirus press briefing on Tuesday, July 21. Here's how to watch online.
Gaming is more popular than ever due to coronavirus
More people are playing games than ever before -- and playing longer -- because they're stuck inside due to the coronavirus, according to a new report.
Can an air conditioner make you more prone to coronavirus?
Your air conditioning system isn't likely to give you coronavirus, but an unclean system can exacerbate other respiratory problems that may put you at risk.
New coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response in early testing
A new coronavirus vaccine from Oxford University has yielded immune responses in early testing, according to promising results published on Monday, July 20.
No, coronavirus can’t be spread by mosquitoes
Researchers from Kansas State University say they've disproven the myth that mosquitoes can spread the coronavirus.
Lyft sells PPE supplies to its drivers — and some are furious they’re not free
Lyft's move to sell products to its own drivers is being called outrageous since they say they have seen little effort from Lyft in providing safety supplies.
Destiny 2’s Beyond Light expansion delayed till November due to coronavirus
Bungie had planned to release the biggest expansion for Destiny 2 to date this September, but remote work limitations have forced a delay for the developer.
Sanitize on a whole new level with these over-the-top germ -fighting gadgets
Tech companies have come up with some extravagant smart home gadgets in the war to be rid of harmful viruses and bacteria. Here are some of the most outlandish.
Trump’s CDC data policy won’t hurt your favorite coronavirus tracker
The White House told hospitals to bypass the CDC and send COVID-19 data to HHS, but Johns Hopkins' coronavirus dashboard gets its data elsewhere.
Dozens of mayors want a green pandemic recovery
C40 Cities is a group of mayors dedicated to tackling climate change. They think the coronavirus should transform cities into car-free, mass transit utopias.