facebook Facebook Plans Shift to Half Remote Workforce by 2030 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to permanently allow remote work for many employees, aiming for half the company to work remotely within a decade. This gradual shift follows similar moves by Twitter and Shopify during the coronavirus pandemic.
microsoft Microsoft Officially Releases Windows Terminal 1.0 at Build 2020 Microsoft celebrates the one-year anniversary of its command line tool by releasing the stable version of Windows Terminal 1.0 alongside a new preview channel and official documentation website.
huawei UK Government Reverses Course on Huawei and Contact-Tracing Apps in 2020 The UK government makes major U-turns in 2020 by banning Huawei from 5G networks and abandoning a centralized contact-tracing app for Apple and Google's decentralized model.
google lens Google Lens Now Transfers Handwritten Notes From Phone to Computer Google Lens introduces a convenient feature that lets users copy handwritten text from their phone camera and paste it directly onto a computer.
spacex SpaceX Launches Eighth Batch of Starlink Internet Satellites Into Orbit SpaceX successfully launches 60 new Starlink satellites into orbit, continuing its effort to build a massive global internet network. The mission marks the eighth dedicated Starlink flight for the company.
facebook Major iOS Apps Crash Due to Widespread Facebook SDK Glitch A sudden bug in Facebook's iOS software development kit causes massive crashing across popular apps like Spotify, TikTok, and Venmo. The social network resolves the issue quickly, highlighting its deep integration into the mobile app ecosystem.
microsoft Microsoft Pivots Windows 10X to Single-Screen Laptops as PC Usage Surges Microsoft shifts its Windows 10X operating system away from dual-screen devices to focus on traditional single-screen laptops due to changing demands during the pandemic.
virgin media Virgin Media and O2 Merge to Rival BT and Sky in UK Telecom Market Liberty Global and Telefonica are combining their UK assets to form a massive joint venture. The new entity brings together millions of mobile and broadband customers to compete with the country's top telecom providers.
amazon May Day Strikes Hit Amazon, Instacart, and Target Over Virus Safety Essential workers at major retailers and delivery companies stage a coordinated May Day strike to demand better coronavirus protections. The protesters urge customers to boycott the affected services for the entire day.
kickstarter Kickstarter Union Secures Severance Protections Amid Pending Layoffs Kickstarter United negotiates an agreement that guarantees four months of severance and healthcare coverage for laid-off employees. The company currently offers voluntary buyouts to determine the final number of necessary job cuts.
detroit auto show Detroit Auto Show Canceled as TCF Center Transforms Into Field Hospital Organizers officially cancel the 2020 Detroit Auto Show as the TCF Center is repurposed into an emergency field hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
trump administration Trump Administration Clears Ford, GM, and Tesla to Build Ventilators The federal government officially grants Ford, General Motors, and Tesla permission to manufacture critical ventilators amid the ongoing pandemic. This move aims to significantly boost the national supply of life-saving medical equipment.
fintech Fintech Coalition Builds Open Banking Tool to Verify Self-Employed Income Loss A group of UK fintech companies quickly develops a cloud-based tool called Covid Credit to help self-employed workers prove income loss using open banking data. The application aims to support relief claims but still awaits official government approval.
tokyo 2020 Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponed to Summer 2021 Amid Pandemic The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are officially postponed until the summer of 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the International Olympic Committee agree to delay rather than cancel the massive sporting event.
google Google Completely Cancels I/O 2020 Due to California Lockdown Google cancels its annual I/O developer conference entirely to comply with California's strict shelter-in-place orders. The company plans to share upcoming platform updates through blogs and community forums instead.