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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live

The NFL's Daniel Sorensen tries to tackle Darren Waller

How to watch the NFL Draft 2020

Tune into the first virtual NFL draft on Thursday, April 23, as coronavirus has shut down all other major live sporting events.
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GameStop CEO takes 50% pay cut as some stores begin to reopen

GameStop is beginning to reopen stores in several countries, including the United States, and is making salary cuts in order to adapt during the coronavirus.
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Piracy, lost deals, and apps: The risks film festivals face while going digital

Film festivals face a tough decision of whether to cancel altogether or stream films during the COVID-19 lockdown, both of which would result in lost revenue.
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Nintendo ramps up production so you can finally buy a Switch

According to a report published in the Nikkei Asian Review, Nintendo is amping up its production of the Nintendo Switch by 10% or so.
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FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test

In response to a mass shortage of available tests, the FDA has authorized a direct-to-consumer at-home test for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. 

Aussie airline Qantas shows how it hibernates its jets during pandemic

Much work is needed to prepare a commercial jet for a lengthy hibernation, and there's a fair bit of maintenance work to carry out while it's parked up, too.
Facebook has an interactive map tracking people who say they are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms across the U.S.

Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms

Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
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How to avoid coronavirus stimulus check scams

The Federal Trade Commission provided tips on how people may avoid scams linked to the coronavirus stimulus checks being issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
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General Motors makes its first delivery to hospitals battling coronavirus

General Motors has partnered with medical device company Ventec Life Systems to build 30,000 ventilators for U.S. hospitals battling the coronavirus pandemic.
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Formula E team rolls with marble racing during pandemic postponement

With the Formula E season postponed, the Envision Virgin Racing team has hooked up with Jelle’s Marble Runs for a planned season-long event dubbed “Marbula E.”
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Amazon is using thermal cameras to scan warehouse workers for fevers

The cameras have reportedly been set up at six warehouses to allow for faster temperature checks to see if any workers may have contracted the coronavirus.
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The founders of Instagram reunite to create a coronavirus tracker website

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have now reunited to launch a website for tracking the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
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Hand Wash app for Samsung Galaxy smartwatches provides reminders, timer

Samsung's Hand Wash app for Galaxy Watch devices periodically issues reminders for wearers to wash their hands, and sets a timer of 25 seconds for the activity.
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WHO warns that coronavirus antibody tests won’t save us

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that antibody, or serology, tests have not shown to prove a patient has developed immunity to the coronavirus.
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How to get coronavirus-related alerts on your phone

Attempting to keep up with the coronavirus pandemic? We show you how to receive alerts on your phone using Google Alerts and info newsletters from the CDC.
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A blessing in the skies: How coronavirus is affecting Earth’s atmosphere

China, Italy, and the U.S. have all seen reductions in pollution levels as people shelter in place. What would it take to make it last after the pandemic?
Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates

Bill Gates has become a top target for coronavirus conspiracy theories

Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has become the leading target of far-right conspiracy theories regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
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Google blocking 18 million scam emails related to coronavirus daily

Cybercriminals are wasting little time in exploiting the coronavirus chaos, with Google every day blocking 18 million scam emails related to the virus.
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Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Can a smart thermostat protect you from the coronavirus?

Smart thermostats can help control the humidity level in your home and reduce the potential for viral spread.
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What the ‘Payment Status Not Available’ message means for your stimulus check

The IRS stimulus check web portal has given many users a Payment Status Not Available error message. Here's what it means and what you can do.
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Facebook will alert you if you’ve seen coronavirus misinformation

Facebook announced Thursday it will alert users who have interacted with harmful misinformation related to the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.
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Lyft finds a way to help its drivers earn during lockdown

The new pilot initiative is geared toward transporting important items for government agencies, local nonprofits, businesses, and health care organizations.
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Should you sanitize your mail and packages during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Proper cleaning is important to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus from surfaces in your house, but what should you do with your mail and packages?
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How to track your coronavirus stimulus check using the IRS web app

Here's how to use the IRS Get My Payment web app to look up the status of your stimulus check.
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Bill Gates slams Trump’s decision to stop funding the World Health Organization

Bill Gates denounced President Trump's decision to withhold U.S. funding from the World Health Organization, calling the move "as dangerous as it sounds."
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NASA is operating its Mars Curiosity rover from workers’ home offices

NASA has revealed how its Mars Curiosity rover team is doing after the space agency asked its employees to work from home in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The best webcam apps for Android and iOS

If you're working from home or need a webcam for any reason but don't happen to own one, you'll want one of these great webcam apps for iOS and Android.
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Expect lower video quality on your Nest cameras this week

In response to community issues caused by COVID-19, Google has temporarily adjusted camera settings on their Nest cameras to help with internet strain.
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Watch these virtual concert livestreams during your social distancing

Musicians have started to perform online amid social distancing, so we’ve compiled a list of major upcoming livestream concerts.
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Amazon fires two employees who criticized warehouse safety conditions

An Amazon spokesperson told Digital Trends that the company fired the two employees for consistently violating its company policies on external communications.
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Fitbit wants to find out if wearables can detect coronavirus

Fitbit is collaborating with researchers on a new study that aims to find out if wearable devices can detect the coronavirus early -- and they need your help.
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Ford is using airbag material to make medical gowns for health care workers

As part of efforts to assist health care facilities tackling the coronavirus, Ford is helping to create and manufacture urgently needed medical supplies.
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Should you buy a UV sanitizing wand?

UV sanitizing wands are a popular item on the internet in the time of COVID-19. We talked to an expert to find out if they are really effective or even safe.