California startup’s drone software tracks social distancing from the air
California-based startup Airspace Systems has created new drone software capable of monitoring social distancing and face-mask wearing in real time.
Apple explores how to create a group selfie when no one’s nearby
A recently granted patent describes Apple's idea for a feature that would automatically create a group selfie using several individual selfie images.
SpaceX launches another rocket today: Here’s how to watch the Starlink launch
SpaceX's launch on today, June 3, involves the deployment of its next batch of 60 Starlink satellites aimed at providing broadband coverage around the world.
Amazon planning June discount event to jump-start sales, report says
The online shopping giant is reportedly planning a sales event for this month, lasting between 7 and 10 days, with discounts of at least 30% on select items.
Twitter now lets you schedule tweets via its web app. Here’s how to do it
Third-party scheduling tools already exist for Twitter, but now the firm has launched the feature for its web app. Tweeting while asleep has never been easier.
Boeing has restarted production of its troubled 737 Max jet
The 737 Max was grounded globally in 2019 following two fatal crashes five months apart. Regulators are yet to certify the aircraft as safe to fly again.
Google gives workers a chunk of cash to build a home office
Google will start to open its global offices on July 6, but its CEO has said that most employees will continue to work from home until the end of the year.
This awesome drone station could be coming to a hospital near you
Matternet has just unveiled a unique drone station for its advanced delivery system designed for medical facilities. A video shows the station in action.
WhatsApp effort to disrupt the spread of misinformation bears fruit
The company recently took action after becoming concerned about the growing amount of bogus coronavirus content circulating on the popular messaging service.
Dyson racks up $25M in costs after building unwanted coronavirus ventilator
Dyson designed the machine in response to a call from the U.K. government to help hospitals battling the coronavirus, but now it says they're not needed.
Netflix added way more subscribers than it expected in first quarter
Netflix added nearly double the number of subscribers than it expected in the first quarter of 2020, with pandemic-related lockdowns driving the new signups.
Airbnb offers more help to guests and hosts hit by coronavirus crisis
Airbnb has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The online accommodation site is now offering an extended refund window for guests and more help for hosts.
New York City turns to remote learning as it shuts schools due to coronavirus
New York City will use remote learning in the coming weeks after its decision to close all of its public schools until at least April 20 to tackle coronavirus.
SpaceX and NASA still set for historic May mission despite coronavirus
Despite coronavirus concerns, SpaceX and NASA are still on for a historic May mission marking the first launch of U.S. astronauts on a U.S. rocket since 2011.
NASA ramps up remote working measures to tackle coronavirus
NASA has instructed all of its employees to work from home as part of ongoing measures to protect its workforce and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
New York City orders all entertainment venues to close starting March 17
NY City has ordered the temporary closure of its entertainment venues, including restaurants, cafes, and bars, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
For Airbnb, coronavirus proving an unwelcome guest
The coronavirus is hammering the travel industry, with Airbnb experiencing a huge drop in bookings in some cities. Beijing, for example, has seen a 96% fall.
Drone racing is becoming an official sport, and ESPN plans to cover it
Drone racing is set to go mainstream after ESPN inked a multi-year, global distribution deal with the International Drone Racing Association. The sports network's first broadcast will feature a national drone racing championship event in New York in August.
Daredevil ‘Mad Mike’ Hughes dies in launch of latest homemade rocket
Daredevil "Mad Mike" Hughes died on Saturday after the latest launch of his homemade rocket lost the parachute that was designed to give him a soft landing.
Sony’s Aibo robot dog can now patrol your home for persons of interest
Sony released the all-new Aibo in the U.S. about nine months ago, and since then the robot dog has (hopefully) been melting owners' hearts with its cute looks and clever tricks. A new software update released this week gives the computer-powered pet a new feature called Aibo Patrol.
Google deploys its SOS Alerts system for reliable coronavirus information
Google is helping to highlight verified information on the coronavirus by pushing it to the top of search results. Powered by Google’s SOS Alerts system, those using its search engine for information on the virus will see relevant news and safety tips from the World Health Organization at the top of the results.
Google dished out $6.5M in bug bounties in 2019 with one payout worth $201K
Google has paid out $21 million via its bug bounty program in its nine-year history, with a record $6.5 million paid out last year. The company said its single biggest payment last year was $201,000, though it declined to offer any details about the nature of the discovered vulnerability.