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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
