Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and a number of U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and a number of U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software.
Quarantine and a monitoring bracelet for Hong Kong returnees
It sits on your wrist, just as a wristwatch would. And in a moment when the world fears infections more than almost anything, it knows exactly where you are.
It sits on your wrist, just as a wristwatch would. And in a moment when the world fears infections more than almost anything, it knows exactly where you are.
NYC outlines summer school plan with remote learning
Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.
Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.
COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Tech-assisted COVID-19 tracking is having some issues
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Facebook buys Giphy, popular tool for creating animated GIFs
The companies did not disclose financial terms. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, Axios said the deal is valued around $400 million.
The companies did not disclose financial terms. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, Axios said the deal is valued around $400 million.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey said he's donating $10M to buy Oakland kids computers
Twitter's Jack Dorsey said he wanted to close the digital divide within the Oakland Unified School District, where about 25,000 students do not have adequate access to computers or Wi-Fi.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey said he wanted to close the digital divide within the Oakland Unified School District, where about 25,000 students do not have adequate access to computers or Wi-Fi.
Study: 25 percent of most-viewed COVID-19 related videos on YouTube contain ‘misleading information’
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Will we still use elevators in a post-pandemic world?
The tall buildings that make up Manhattan?s majestic skyline wouldn?t be possible without elevators, but with the spread of coronavirus and the new norm of social distancing, urban planners are reimagining building design post-pandemic.
The tall buildings that make up Manhattan?s majestic skyline wouldn?t be possible without elevators, but with the spread of coronavirus and the new norm of social distancing, urban planners are reimagining building design post-pandemic.
Faxes and email: Old technology slows COVID-19 response
While health-care industry record-keeping is now mostly electronic, cash-strapped state and local health departments still rely heavily on faxes, email and spreadsheets to gather infectious disease data and share it with federal authorities.
While health-care industry record-keeping is now mostly electronic, cash-strapped state and local health departments still rely heavily on faxes, email and spreadsheets to gather infectious disease data and share it with federal authorities.
Facebook to pay moderators $52 million for psychological damages
In a 2018 lawsuit, third-party contractors for Facebook said that the social media giant failed to properly protect them against severe psychological and other injuries that can result from repeated exposure to graphic material such as child sexual abuse, beheadings, terrorism, animal cruelty and other disturbing images.
In a 2018 lawsuit, third-party contractors for Facebook said that the social media giant failed to properly protect them against severe psychological and other injuries that can result from repeated exposure to graphic material such as child sexual abuse, beheadings, terrorism, animal cruelty and other disturbing images.
Four-legged robot patrols park to enforce social distancing
A four-legged robot will patrol a popular park and remind people to maintain social distancing.
A four-legged robot will patrol a popular park and remind people to maintain social distancing.
Experts skeptical about pricey technology claiming to fight the spread of COVID-19
Public health experts say if the technology gives employees a false sense of security, it could actually cause additional infections.
Public health experts say if the technology gives employees a false sense of security, it could actually cause additional infections.
Coronavirus prompts Twitter to allow employees to work from home 'forever'
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey donates $25 million to undocumented immigrants, inmates
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Taxis, bikes & sushi robots keep New Yorkers fed, protected
Taxi drivers, motorcyclists and sushi-making robots are among the unlikely couriers distributing food and supplies to New Yorkers impacted most by the coronavirus pandemic. They're keeping families fed, doctors protected and lifting the spirits of those on the front lines.
Taxi drivers, motorcyclists and sushi-making robots are among the unlikely couriers distributing food and supplies to New Yorkers impacted most by the coronavirus pandemic. They're keeping families fed, doctors protected and lifting the spirits of those on the front lines.
Cuomo: Time to 'reimagine' education through technology
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
Facebook removes accounts linked to QAnon
Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory circulated among supporters of President Donald Trump.
Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory circulated among supporters of President Donald Trump.