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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
How accurate are the pandemic movies you’re binge-watching?
We spoke to doctors about Outbreak, Contagion, and other pandemic films people have been streaming in the wake of the coronavirus -- and how realistic they are.
People are buying shirts but not pants because they’re always on Zoom
Walmart executive Dan Bartlett said consumers are much more interested in buying tops, not bottoms, thanks to Zoom and the coronavirus.
Coronavirus isolation fuels surge in mental health posts on Instagram
Instagram users are turning to the platform to share their struggles with mental health as the ongoing coronavirus spreads, keeping millions of people indoors.
Digital Trends Live: Tech vs. coronavirus, hospitals and VR, throttling Netflix
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech topics of the day, including the tech fight against the coronavirus, hospitals turn to VR, and more.
Elon Musk plans to reopen New York gigafactory to produce ventilators
CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that the company's New York factory has plans to reopen in order to produce much-needed medical supplies for the coronavirus.
Snapchat wants to help you bust coronavirus myths with a new game
The filter prompts you to choose between fact or fiction when it comes to the coronavirus. You can share results with friends and invite them to play with you.
The best work-from-home tips for Mac
Stuck at home? This guide will ease the transition to working from your home, with apps and advice that’ll have you working efficiently and staying focused.
Two Tesla employees test positive for coronavirus
As both Tesla and SpaceX have begun stepping up their efforts to combat the deadly pandemic, two Tesla employees have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
New coronavirus test promises to give you results on an app in 30 minutes
The testing device would sync to an app that controls the device, provide telemedicine options, and track someone's movement to contain the spread of the virus.
Apple may reopen some of its stores in the first half of April
Apple closed its stores outside mainland China on March 15 due to COVID-19. It wanted to reopen them by the end of this month, but it's going to take longer.
How to donate coronavirus aid and PPE online
Why not use your idle time at home to pitch in and help humanity beat the pandemic?
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.
‘The internet is in no way a part of my job’: Not everyone can work from home
Restaurant and hospitality jobs cannot be done from a computer at home, and workers in those sectors are struggling during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Apple may delay the iPhone 12, its first 5G smartphone, report says
According to a new report, Apple is considering delaying the release of the iPhone 12, which is likely to be its first 5G-capable iPhone, possibly till 2021.
SpaceX is the latest tech giant to join efforts against the coronavirus
SpaceX will start to make and donate supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizers to help hospitals and healthcare workers fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Attacks from Chinese hacking group have spiked, U.S. firm says
Attempted cyberattacks from a sophisticated Chinese hacking group have spiked since late January, according to cybersecurity firm FireEye Inc.
Digital Trends Live: Social media explodes, hacking elections, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the rise of social media in the time of coronavirus, HP distributes 3D-printed parts to hospitals, and more.
Spotify introduces ways for fans to directly help musicians in need
Musicians will soon have the option to fundraise directly from their Spotify artist profile pages so that their fans can donate to them or a particular cause.
COVID-19 may already be causing new car sales to fall
Coronavirus concerns have already caused a sharp decline in new car sales in the United States as customers abandon car showrooms, according to a new report.
How HP is using 3D printing to help fight the coronavirus
HP is providing healthcare workers with a dedicated website to find 3D printable designs like face shields, hands-free door openers, mask adjusters, and more.
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.
Toilet paper is out of stock everywhere. Here’s how to order it online
Stores have been cleaned out, and the next logical choice would be to search online. With the COVID-19 pandemic going strong, is ordering online even an option?
Bill Gates says the U.S. missed its chance to avoid a coronavirus shutdown
The Microsoft co-founder said that the United States should have started taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously and making preparations back in January.
How coronavirus is forcing online learning to evolve
The coronavirus may force schools to get their digital acts together unlike any other potential catalyst. Online degrees may gain the prestige they've lacked.
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.
UV light is nature’s disinfectant, but can it kill coronavirus?
UV light is commonly used to disinfect surfaces and kill bacteria -- but can it work against the coronavirus? Here's everything we know about its effectiveness.
What is Houseparty, the social video app with millions of new users?
Stuck at home? Houseparty lets you have virtual face-to-face interactions with your friends and family while playing games and quizzes.
Instagram’s co-watching feature takes the isolation out of social distancing
Instagram's new co-watching feature allows users to scroll with their friends -- liking posts, watching stories, or watching the same Instagram Live together.
A car could be the star of Japan’s Olympic torch relay
The Olympic torch relay usually involves lots of people carrying the flame through the host nation's communities. But Japan will do it a little differently.
Fiat Chrysler swaps cars for masks in huge production effort
Fiat Chrysler will swap cars for face masks at one of its factories as it sets about making a million masks per month for medical staff dealing with COVID-19.
The best free resources to keep students engaged while stuck at home
As teachers, parents, and students of all ages adjust to the world of distance learning at home, educational tech outlets are responding with free offerings.
NYC is hiring out-of-work rideshare drivers to perform essential services
New York City's lockdown means much less work for drivers, so its taxi commission is offering rideshare workers the chance to perform essential services.