Fighting through coronavirus isolation: 4 people share their tech habits

Millions across the world are currently under shelter-at-home orders. For those living alone, tech has become an essential service connecting them to others.

Features         April 25, 2023

This spray paint lets you turn on your lights or change the TV channel with a touch

Developed by researchers at MIT, SprayableTech allows users to simply spray conductive ink on everyday surfaces to turn them into helpful digital interfaces.

News         April 25, 2023

Zoom turns on passwords, waiting rooms by default to plug privacy holes

Following a wave of backlash, Zoom will enable its more secure privacy features automatically.

News         April 25, 2023

Bill Gates will gamble billions to make a potential coronavirus vaccine

Bill Gates told The Daily Show's Trevor Noah that the Gates Foundation is spending billions to manufacture factories for potential coronavirus vaccines.

Trash         April 25, 2023

HBO will let you stream its best shows for free, including Veep and The Sopranos

HBO's #StayHomeBoxOffice campaign is aimed to get viewers to self-isolate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

News         April 25, 2023

You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop

Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.

News         April 25, 2023

Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?

There is no shortage of content right now during the coronavirus pandemic. But for some, more information means more anxiety. Is it okay to disconnect?

Features         April 25, 2023

Self-isolating comedians are pivoting from stand-up to Instagram

Comedians are flocking to Instagram as coronavirus closes clubs and bars in entertainment hubs like New York City and Los Angeles.

News         April 25, 2023

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.

News         April 25, 2023

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.

News         April 25, 2023

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.

Car News         April 25, 2023

As coronavirus pushes millions inside, everyone is streaming on Instagram Live

From comedians to your neighbors, Instagram Live is seeing a huge spike in viewership as the spread of COVID-19 keeps everyone indoors and on social media.

News         April 25, 2023

Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers

Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.

News         April 25, 2023

Small businesses scramble to get online as coronavirus spreads

Retailers and restaurants without any prior online ordering infrastructure are betting on their loyal customer bases to keep them afloat amid the coronavirus.

News         April 25, 2023

Love Is Quarantine: Instagram dating show pairs couples in ‘pandemic pods’

Instagram account @loveisquarantine is adapting the model of breakout Netflix reality show "Love Is Blind" during coronavirus to create virtual connections.

News         April 25, 2023

AT&T halts caps on broadband data as coronavirus drives many Americans inside

AT&T is the first internet service provider to temporarily halt its cap on broadband speeds due to the coronavirus. Other ISPs are being urged to follow suit,

Trash         April 25, 2023

Fast & Furious 9 release postponed as coronavirus fears grip Hollywood

The release of Fast & Furious 9 has been delayed one year due to the growing spread of the coronavirus. The sequel film is now set for release in April 2021.

News         April 25, 2023

Gates Foundation and Amazon could provide coronavirus home test kits in Seattle

Once the Gates-funded project launches, Seattle residents can fill out an online questionnaire to see if symptoms warrant an at-home coronavirus test kit.

Trash         April 25, 2023

How to stay sane when working from home: 4 practical tips from a professional

The spread of the coronavirus has led employers to mandate that employees work from home. If you're a newbie, set some strict rules for better productivity.

Trash         April 25, 2023

SXSW conference canceled as coronavirus fears mount

On Friday, the annual week-long tech, music, and film festival held in Austin announced it would cancel as coronavirus fears spread throughout the country.

Trash         April 25, 2023

Twitter’s new story-like ‘fleets’ disappear after just 24 hours

With the launch of a new feature called fleets in South America, Twitter is one of the last social media platforms to chase the latest tech trend: Impermanence.

News         April 25, 2023

As coronavirus myths infect social media, WHO joins TikTok to inject truth

The World Health Organization is aiming to fight back against coronavirus misinformation by joining TikTok.

News         April 25, 2023

People may start opting out of the sharing economy as coronavirus fear grows

Uber, Airbnb, and Grubhub have taken big hits to their stock prices as people opt out of the sharing economy.

Trash         April 25, 2023

Pope Francis’ call to end trolling on social media leads to more trolling

Pope Francis once embraced social media. Now he's calling on his followers to give it up. As expected, social media users have fought back with more trolling.

News         April 25, 2023

A new Star Wars movie is in the works from Sleight director JD Dillard

Lucasfilm is partnering with director J.D. Dillard and writer Matt Owens on a new Star Wars movie.

News         April 25, 2023

A huge number of tweets denying climate change came from bots, study finds

A new study released to The Guardian found 25% of tweets in support to President Trump's intent to leave the Paris climate agreement were generated by bots.

News         April 25, 2023

Facebook will pay users $5 for their voice memo to improve speech detection

Following a controversy last year where the social media company listened in on voice memos sent via its Messenger App, it is now asking to pay for them.

News         April 25, 2023

It’ll take a lot more than $1 billion for Delta to go carbon-neutral

Airline travel accounts for 2% of global carbon emissions. Delta's billion-dollar pledge toward going carbon-neutral is just a drop in the bucket.

Trash         April 25, 2023

More than Bloomberg: Facebook OKs influencers working with political campaigns

Following Michael Bloomberg's sponsored meme drop on Instagram, the social media giant is issuing new guidelines for creators working with political campaigns.

News         April 25, 2023

Jeff Bezos buys $165 million Beverly Hills mansion in record-breaking deal

Jeff Bezos just paid $165 million for nine acres of property in Beverly Hills — it's the single most expensive property in Los Angeles.

Trash         April 25, 2023

MIT’s latest artificial intelligence can rewrite outdated Wikipedia pages

Researchers at MIT have created a system that scans Wikipedia articles and replaces outdated text with the latest information.

News         April 25, 2023

Facebook delays the launch of its dating app in Europe over privacy concerns

The Data Protection Commission (DPC), an independent consumer protection agency, announced it was “very concerned” about Facebook Dating.

News         April 25, 2023

Having learned nothing, Space Force turns to the internet to name its members

A senior Space Force official is enlisting the help of the internet to find creative names for its members. Some of the ideas include Guardian and Vanguard.

News         April 25, 2023

More Americans are using online dating than ever before, but it still sucks

Three in ten Americans have used a dating app. But many still find the process frustrating, according to a new Pew Research Poll.

News         April 25, 2023