South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
US could ban TikTok, Sec. Mike Pompeo says
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
Privacy concerns raised after Apple adds COVID-19 contact tracing tool
Apple’s latest iPhone update brought with it a new contact tracing tool to help fight COVID-19. It’s called exposure logging which immediately sparked privacy concerns among some users.
Apple’s latest iPhone update brought with it a new contact tracing tool to help fight COVID-19. It’s called exposure logging which immediately sparked privacy concerns among some users.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers report widespread cell service outages
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
CrossFit CEO announces resignation after controversial tweet
The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down and retiring. Greg Glassman’s announcement comes Tuesday night, just days after sending a polarizing tweet that has resulted in lost affiliations.
The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down and retiring. Greg Glassman’s announcement comes Tuesday night, just days after sending a polarizing tweet that has resulted in lost affiliations.
Apple tracking looted iPhones
Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.
Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.
President Trump preparing order targeting social media protections
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted, "We'll continue to point out incorrect or disputed information about elections globally."
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted, "We'll continue to point out incorrect or disputed information about elections globally."
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump’s tweets with a fact-check warning.
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump’s tweets with a fact-check warning.
TextAsap helps keep waiting rooms empty in effort to maintain social distancing
One tech entrepreneur came up with a text feature for doctors and dentists called TextAsap. It keeps patient waiting rooms empty in an effort at social distancing.
One tech entrepreneur came up with a text feature for doctors and dentists called TextAsap. It keeps patient waiting rooms empty in an effort at social distancing.
Los Angeles County debuts online map of publicly available internet access
Los Angeles County on Friday debuted an online map to help people find publicly accessible wireless Internet.
Los Angeles County on Friday debuted an online map to help people find publicly accessible wireless Internet.
Microsoft, UnitedHealth offer app for companies to screen employees for COVID-19 as they return to work
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape
Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area.
Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area.
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.
Eventbrite removes stay-at-home protest posted to website, says it promotes ‘harmful behavior’
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers developing app that can detect COVID-19 based off the sound of your cough
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
Newsom loans 500 ventilators to other states as Riverside County waits for ventilators
The Governor of California is loaning 500 ventilators to other states, while some counties here at home are still waiting for ventilators, in preparation for next week’s expected surge in coronavirus cases.
The Governor of California is loaning 500 ventilators to other states, while some counties here at home are still waiting for ventilators, in preparation for next week’s expected surge in coronavirus cases.
Local group of engineers making ventilators with 3-D printer
A small group of engineers and healthcare workers in California are creating emergency ventilators using a relic from the U.S. Army in the 1960s.
A small group of engineers and healthcare workers in California are creating emergency ventilators using a relic from the U.S. Army in the 1960s.