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2026
Google set to reopen Silicon Valley offices at ...
The tech company hopes to be at 30% capacity by September.
1 min
2027
When it comes to disinfecting police vehicles, ...
Ford and Ohio State University are turning police cars into 133-degree ovens to bake coronavirus from its surfaces.
2 min
2028
Temperature-monitoring patch that could help tr...
But privacy advocates warn that these surveillance measures could remain, even after the pandemic is over.
1 min
2029
Samsung partners with SoFi and Mastercard on it...
The telecommunications company is joining the ranks of other tech giants, including Apple and Google, and entering the world of personal finance.
2 min
2030
Fast radio bursts could solve the mystery of ma...
A team of astronomers in Australia used a huge telescope array to identify 'missing matter' in the universe.
4 min
2031
Occlusion technology is coming to Pokemon Go
The AR feature will allow pokemon in the game to hide behind real-world objects.
1 min
2032
JK Rowling is having an illustration contest fo...
The author's releasing the children's book online for free starting May 26.
1 min
2033
Multiple health organizations pen letter to gov...
Since the pandemic began, the World Health Organization reported a fivefold increase in cyberattacks.
1 min
2034
Europe sees first mild-hybrid version of the Ki...
The automaker gave the vehicle a sleeker grille, but the real upgrades are under the hood.
2 min
2035
With NASA's Demo-2 mission, space travel is abo...
Custom-made spacesuits and helmets, touchscreen controls, and an autonomous rocket are just a few of the changes bringing space flight into the 21st century.
3 min
2036
On Memorial Day, Google Doodle honors America's...
The browser grayed out its Doodle, with links to images of stars and stripes.
1 min
2037
Twitter's content-reviewing AI is making mistakes
Earlier in May, Twitter started labeling tweets containing misinformation and conspiracy theories relates to the coronavirus.
3 min
2038
Survey shows coronavirus conspiracy theory invo...
According to a survey by Yahoo News and YouGov, more than 40% of Fox News viewers and Trump supporters believe Gates will use the COVID-19 vaccine to implant tracking chips.
3 min
2039
Towers of Everland is now available in Apple Ar...
Play the medieval adventure game on the tech giant's game streaming service.
0 min
2040
Jaguar I-Pace cancels race series
It's the latest casualty amid the coronavirus pandemic.
1 min
2041
AAMCO outfitted a Toyota Prius with diagnostic ...
Just one of the many ways the industry is adapting technology to adjust to the new normal.
1 min
2042
Google Read Along is another education resource...
And for parents who need help teaching those children who are stuck at home.
2 min
2043
Tesla now offers a Standard Performance Package...
The upgrade includes better brakes and a carbon-fiber spoiler, and will likely streamline production.
2 min
2044
Apple's latest iPhone update, iOS 13.5, allows ...
The question is, will you use it?
3 min
2045
HBO Max launches May 27, here's what you need t...
Spoiler alert: HBO Max subscription costs is a bit complicated, depending on whether you qualify for a free upgrade.
4 min
2046
The pandemic is impacting the meat industry's s...
There have been coronavirus outbreaks in 115 meat and poultry processing plants across the US, forcing facility closures.
5 min
2047
Governments and businesses consider immunity ce...
Immunity certificates rely on antibody tests to determine if a person is no longer at risk of contracting the virus, but there's a debate about their efficacy.
5 min
2048
Rumor has it Amazon Prime Day will take place i...
Preparation for Prime Day usually takes months of planning, work that has taken a backseat to more immediate needs, like the pandemic.
1 min
2049
Facebook is using machine learning to protect u...
Notifications will pop up when a user is about to interact with a new contact that's acting suspiciously.
1 min
2050
After reaching agreement with local government,...
The electric vehicle maker's manufacturing plant in Fremont, California is cleared to officially reopen.
1 min