Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading

With so many people cooped up at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that internet is slowing.

Amazon’s Alexa will sing you a hand-washing song if you ask

Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, now has a way to help you stay germ free by singing you a hand-washing song. 

Facebook acknowledges a bug is blocking coronavirus news

Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.

Telehealth visits could play important role in COVID-19 crisis

The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.

Long Island laboratory on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus

Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity. 

Take a virtual tour of hundreds of museums with Google

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not take a stroll through a museum without even leaving home?

Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis

Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.

How to avoid COVID-19 scams

Right now there are fake websites online selling cleaning products, soap, and masks. However, according to experts, some of these websites have no intention of delivering the products.

E3 2020, the world's biggest gaming conference, canceled over coronavirus concerns

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, a massive video-game conference better known as E3 that was scheduled for June at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

A ‘gym for crafters’ on Long Island

It's said to be the first "gym for crafters." Let's Craft offers a blank canvas for people to create and connect.  

Twitter tests disappearing tweets

Twitter is starting to test tweets that disappear after 24 hours, although initially only in Brazil.

Witness: MTA bus driver spat on woman after dispute

A bus driver has been suspended and is under investigation after a video shows him apparently spitting on a woman.

AI system allows mass screenings of body temperatures

A technology company that develops artificial intelligence systems says as coronavirus concerns grow, it has a significant upgrade to one of its monitoring products to allow for thermal detection, including body temperature detection, for high traffic areas.