Bill Gates: Things can start returning to normal by June — if we ‘get our act together’
In a new interview, Bill Gates said that he expects things to open back up by end of May or early June, and that school will resume to normal in the fall.
This creepy quiz tells you which government agencies may have a photo of your face
The EFF wants to use this quiz to make people aware that it is nearly impossible to know which government agencies are sharing your photos, and with whom.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will spend $1 billion to help fight coronavirus
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey plans to move $1 billion of his Square equity -- or about 28% of his overall wealth -- to help fund global COVID-19 relief efforts.
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Everything you need to know
To ease the weight of many Americans’ newfound financial struggles, the IRS will soon send everyone stimulus checks as part of a $2 trillion initiative.
With coronavirus scams on the rise, here’s what to watch out for
Hackers are filling inboxes with claims about vaccines, claims about selling household products, and emails claiming to be about checks from the government.
The best free streaming, education and fitness trials to keep you entertained right now
There are plenty of things to keep you busy with all the free trials right now -- whether it’s streaming services, education, fitness apps, and more.
FTC hits Juul, Altria with antitrust lawsuit over $12.8 billion deal
The FTC alleges Juul and Altria agreed to stop competing in exchange for a shareholder deal worth billions.
Some hospitals breathing easier after Musk makes good on ventilator promise
Hospitals in the UCLA Health network and the NYC Health and Hospitals Network have so far received donations from the company, including ventilators.
All the social distancing hashtags you need to know
We’ve broken down what the most popular hashtags across social media mean so you can be in the know about new social slang while you are social distancing.
New York Attorney General questions if Zoom is doing enough to protect privacy
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Zoom asking about the company’s security measures amid increased traffic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pixar’s Onward comes to digital platforms and Disney+ early
Disney Pixar's Onward is available for purchase on digital platforms starting Friday. The film will also be available to all Disney+ subscribers on April 3.
Startup creates $135 coronavirus test you can take at home
Medical-testing startup Everywell will soon offer a direct-to-consumer home test kit for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The kit will cost $135.
No, streaming Netflix in HD won’t kill the internet right now
EU regulators asked Netflix to stop streaming in high definition amid the coronavirus crisis, but network degradation isn't currently a problem in the U.S.
Delta is cutting flight capacity by a staggering 70% amid the coronavirus crisis
Delta Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would cut flight capacity by a 70% amid the ongoing COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak.
Credible coronavirus information will live at the top of Facebook’s newsfeed
Facebook's Coronavirus Information Center sources updates from the World Health Organization and other health authorities to post articles, videos, and advice.
5 key insights on coronavirus from Bill Gate’s Reddit AMA
Philanthropist Bill Gates took to Reddit to answer some questions about the COVID-19 outbreak during an Ask Me Anything session on the Coronavirus subreddit.
This app could tell you if you crossed paths with someone who has coronavirus
The free, open-source app shares location data between people’s phones to let them know if they have come in contact with someone who has the coronavirus.
Skillshare unlocks thousands of courses for students at home amid coronavirus
With schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, Skillshare is opening up its extensive list of unique class offerings for high school and college students.
U.S. government and big tech want to use location data to fight coronavirus
Facebook, Google, and other tech companies are in talks with the U.S. government to examine compiling location data to follow the spread of the coronavirus.
Facebook gives employees $1,000 each to help them deal with coronavirus crisis
Facebook announced it would give each of its 45,000 full-time workers a $1,000 bonus amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, with further bonuses to come later.
AMC and Regal close all their movie theaters over coronavirus
AMC Theatres said it would close all 1,000 of its theaters for at least six to 12 weeks, and Regal Cinemas will close its 542 locations until further notice.
