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A top pandemic expert from Johns Hopkins says t...
CNET's Claire Reilly speaks with Eric Tomer, a top pandemic expert, to find out exactly what the world is facing.
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Google released report showing public's movemen...
The company used anonymized data from users' location history, a feature that is turned off by default.
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As coronavirus cases surpass 1 million globally...
Originally, the CDC recommended that only those who were sick or vulnerable to the virus wear masks.
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Autoloan terms reach a historic length: 70 months
By opting for a longer term, American car buyers pay a lower monthly fee, often, for more expensive cars.
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You can now get Facebook Messenger on your desktop
The app's new feature appeals to people who want to video chat on a bigger screen.
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You can get Microsoft 365 for free, here's how
Microsoft Office 365 is no more, but you can still get Excel, Word, and more of its apps for free.
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Amazon is selling essential medical supplies ex...
Some products include N95 masks, disinfecting wipes, and gloves, items that people on the frontlines of the pandemic desperately need.
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How to prevent Zoombombing during your next vir...
You know Photo-bombing? Well, Zoombombing is kind of like that, but for video conferencing.
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Online grocery shopping is surging during the c...
But in the increase in demand is leaving some of these retailers unprepared and often, out of stock.
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T-Mobile finally merges with Sprint
The deal would allow T-Mobile to take advantage of Sprint's midland infrastructure, and with it, 5G capability.
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Oura, a wearable health tracker, might be able ...
A study by UCSF is conducting a study to determine whether the smart ring can predict illness symptoms.
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Bill Gates has ideas for how the US can better ...
The Microsoft co-founder says a national shutdown, more organized testing, and data-based medical innovation should be our top priorities.
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Silicon Valley companies known for April Fools'...
During a time of crisis, especially a public health one, poorly crafted humor can ring tone deaf, or worse, feed misinformation.
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AAA reports that gas prices drop to $2/gallon i...
The dramatic decrease is partly due to the coronavirus keeping more people home, reducing demand.
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Comic book publishers delayed release of Marvel...
Black Widow and Wonder Woman are the latest superhero franchises to be delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Amazon employees stage walkout at Staten Island...
The e-commerce company also fired the protest's organizer, Christian Smalls.
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The SAFE Vehicle Rule lowers required fuel econ...
The changes by the Trump administration relaxes Obama-era regulations.
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Quibi, the mobile-only subscription video servi...
The platform may be packing some serious star power, but what actually is a Quibi?
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Coronavirus updates: March 30
President Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30, Ireland joins EU countries issuing shelter-in-place mandates.
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Zoom's users are vulnerable to specific privacy...
Learn how to protect yourself from webcam hacking and more if you're using the video chat service while working from home.
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A new CPAP comes from an unlikely source, Merce...
The F1 team partnered with the University of London to redesign a CPAP for COVID-19 patients.
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Phone location data is reportedly being used tr...
Another example of relaxing privacy protections in the midst of a public health crisis.
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Skype sees an uptick in users amid coronavirus ...
Microsoft reports that people using its video chat app is up 70% in the past 6 months.
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Thieves stole $124,000 worth of guns used in Ja...
The guns were stolen from the home of a private collector in London.
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Screenshare on iMessage lets you help someone t...
The feature has been around for a while, but while we're practicing social distancing, it's the perfect opportunity to use it.
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