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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
The novel coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, quickly spread throughout the world and has changed our daily lives and the way we interact. As cities shut down and people engage in social distancing, our tech has become essential to connect with others at a time of isolation. The impact will be long-lasting: Several nations have begun work on a vaccine, but it will take months before one can be distributed widely. Here’s the latest news about how the coronavirus is transforming the way we live.
Zoom Escaper gives you the perfect excuse to flee tiresome calls
Fed up with Zoom meetings? Then this ingenious Zoom Escaper soundboard looks like the perfect tool to help you sabotage your calls and enable an easy exit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Apple asks retail staff to work remotely as pandemic rumbles on
Concerned about significant wait times for some customers due to store closures prompted by the pandemic, Apple is asking more retail staff to work from home
What Comes Next: Five ways TV will be different post-quarantine
We take a look at the effect of the coronavirus on the production of new shows, and the changes they’ll have to make when productions start filming again.
What Comes Next: How tech can help schools safely reopen
If your school is reopening in the fall, safety will be a priority, and the upcoming school year will test the limits of how schools can open and operate.
Coronavirus hasn’t peaked, but data shows our interest in it definitely has
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the United States, search interest in the virus and terms surrounding it has faded considerably, as much as 93%.
Online learning can’t replace classrooms. Microsoft Teams wants to change that
We had a chance to chat with Microsoft about some upcoming features for Teams that support stronger student engagement and retention during remote learning.
Samsung is making billions in profit during pandemic. Here’s how
The pandemic has been a challenging time for many tech businesses, and while demand for Samsung's devices has dropped, it's performed strongly in one key area.
Dazzling drone display targets coronavirus in South Korea
The South Korean government recently put on a drone show to thank people for their efforts in tackling the coronavirus and to make sure they don't let up.
You’ll be ordering food with QR code menus long after the pandemic ends
QR codes menus at restaurants are experiencing a renaissance as a way to eliminate shared menus, which could spread the coronavirus between customers.
Twitter says it will add an edit button … if everyone wears a face mask
Twitter says it will add a much-requested edit button to its service, but only if everyone wears a face covering to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.