For someone who has barely left his house, I’ve had a shockingly busy few days. First, there were the hyperactive group texts, which started up last week with dozens of messages a day from friends about...
Tech In The Age of COVID-19
Take a deep dive into how the technology industry is adapting to the coronavirus pandemic: From companies using software to fight the spread of this disease to helping the public adjust to their self-isolation, and collaborating to push back against misinformation. What you need to know about how the gadgets and apps you may have can keep you productive and healthy.
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A good thing to do during the global outbreak of a deadly virus is to test people who think they may have it. Beyond providing important information to people affected by the disease, large-scale testing...
Washington, DC (CNN Business) — The United States' internet and wireless networks are coming under immense pressure to deliver reliable connectivity as schools and businesses confronting the novel coronavirus...
Every year, Anthony Angelini surveys his seventh-grade students at New Oxford Middle School in rural Pennsylvania, asking whether they have access to a computer and a reliable way to get online. And every...
Doctors in the states can start using Facebook Messenger and FaceTime to diagnose patients, without worrying about violating privacy laws.
Weaponizing Tech To Eliminate COVID-19
How technology is being used to analyze thousands of research papers, monitor infection rates and help the public find resources to combat the novel coronavirus.
The U.S. government is in active talks with Facebook, Google and a wide array of tech companies and health experts about how they can use location data gleaned from Americans’ phones to combat the novel...
Battling Misinformation
Dangerous misinformation is spreading throughout the internet and social media companies and other tech platforms are engaged in a battle to curb this deception and help people find the correct information about COVID-19.
Misinformation, hoaxes, and snake oil cures have all been rampant online since the outbreak of the coronavirus. An outbreak of the novel coronavirus …
Tech Making Self-Isolation Bearable
If you're forced to work from home by your job, because you have kids back from school or your local government has ordered a shelter-in-place, tech companies are making every effort to ensure your stay is as productive and comfortable as possible.
On Sunday afternoon, Eleanor Dolan celebrated her 17th birthday in Minnesota with 20 of her closest friends. They listened to pop music and traded jokes. When the group broke out into “Happy Birthday You,”...
For Your Work From Home Needs
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