Google Maps data shows whether people in your area are staying at home
Google has published an early look at its reports showing the effect of the pandemic of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, on people's mobility.
You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop
Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.
U.K. internet service providers lift caps on broadband data
The U.K. government has reached an agreement with telecommunications companies to lift all data allowance caps on broadband plans.
Google video thanks health care workers for coronavirus efforts
Google has posted a moving video thanking health care workers everywhere for their ongoing efforts to save people's lives during the coronavirus crisis.
Microsoft will no longer invest in facial-recognition technologies
Microsoft is divesting its shares in AnyVision, an Israeli facial-recognition company alleged to be contributing to mass surveillance in the West Bank.
Lawmakers says Amazon is failing to protect the health of its workers
U.S. lawmakers lead by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar have called on Amazon to do more to protects its workers from coronavirus.
Apple’s manufacturing is back on track, but will there be demand for iPhones?
Apple will be able to manufacture more iPhones now that its factories have reopened, but there are concerns about the demand for these items.
That famous BBC dad is back, and he’s talking about working from home
Millions of people are working at home for the first time. Robert Kelly, the man made famous by a calamitous BBC interview, talks about some of the challenges.
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.
This map shows how well your state is social distancing
Unacast's social distancing scoreboard shows which states are doing the best job of following isolation guidelines amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
Google’s coronavirus info site is live (but not as Trump described it)
Google has launched a COVID-19 Information & Resources site that's intended to provide information about the coronavirus pandemic for the general global public.
Lyft will deliver meals and medical supplies in shelter-in-place locations
Lyft announced it would support the delivery of medical supplies and meals in areas of the U.S. most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers, but holds back one benefit
Amazon warehouse workers who are paid an hourly wage will now receive double pay for working overtime over 40 hours per week.
As coronavirus pushes millions inside, everyone is streaming on Instagram Live
From comedians to your neighbors, Instagram Live is seeing a huge spike in viewership as the spread of COVID-19 keeps everyone indoors and on social media.
Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers
Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
Small businesses scramble to get online as coronavirus spreads
Retailers and restaurants without any prior online ordering infrastructure are betting on their loyal customer bases to keep them afloat amid the coronavirus.
Toilet paper calculator tells you if you’re hoarding or destined to run out
Enter how many toilet paper rolls you have, plus the number of times you use the bathroom, and a calculator tells you the number of days your supply will last.
Hackers try to disrupt Health and Human Services Department’s COVID-19 efforts
No data was taken from Sunday's cyberattack, but false information about a national quarantine quickly spread throughout the internet as a result of the hack.
Microsoft launches a coronavirus tracker as part of Bing
Microsoft has launched its own tracker for people to follow the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, as part of its Bing search engine.
Apple closes all of its stores outside China due to coronavirus
Apple has announced it will be closing all of its stores outside of China to limit the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
This website will tell you what’s been canceled because of coronavirus
On isitcanceledyet.com, you can find the events, organizations, sporting events, places, and more that have been canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus.
Online dashboard tracks the spread of coronavirus cases globally
An online dashboard is aiming to offer accurate information on coronavirus infections globally. It is updated by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
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.
Coronavirus: Google, Twitter tell some employees to work from home
More technology companies are responding to the spread of COVID-19, with Twitter telling its employees around the world to work from home if possible.
Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses how the company has been affected by coronavirus
In an interview posted on Fox Business, Apple CEO Tim Cook has addressed the outbreak of coronavirus and how it has affected Apple's business for the year.
Shark Tank star just lost nearly $400,000 in an email scam
Barbara Corcoran's bookkeeper was tricked into wiring nearly $400,000 to fraudsters earlier this week. It all came down to a small change in an email address.
eBay deploys computer vision to make sellers’ products pop
To help sellers score more sales, eBay is rolling out a cool feature for its app that lets you add a white background to product photos in a few quick taps.
Google adds icons to image searches to offer more info on thumbnails
Google is adding small icons (eg. recipe, online store) to thumbnails returned in desktop image searches so you'll know what to expect if you click through.
Smithsonian releases collection of 2.8 million images for free use
The Smithsonian has released 2.8 million high-resolution images from across its collections that anyone can view, download, and reuse free of charge.
Staples targets podcast producers with recording studios at stores
Podcast producers are being invited by Staples to produce their shows at its new in-store recording studios. It’s part of new workspaces called Staples Connect.
Canadian authorities launch investigation into Clearview facial -recognition app
Several privacy authorities in Canada have announced they have launched an investigation into the use of the controversial Clearview facial recognition app.
Many private WhatsApp group chat links are searchable on Google
According to a new report, links to supposedly private WhatsApp group chats can be easily searched on Google, if users post links to those chats on the web.
Hackers expose personal details of 10 million MGM hotel guests
A major security breach has hit MGM Resorts hotels after personal information linked to more than 10 million guests landed on a hacking forum this week.
Coronavirus woes could cut the supply of TVs, iPhones, cars, and more
The coronovirus has killed 1,873 and infected more than 45,000. It has also put electronics supplies and online retailers at risk as manufacturing takes a hit.