artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence Plays Minor Role During Global Coronavirus Crisis Despite high expectations, artificial intelligence is not playing a major role in combating the coronavirus pandemic. Experts note that traditional statistical and mathematical models are currently proving far more effective than modern AI technologies.
instagram Instagram Launches Live Fundraising Feature for Over a Million Nonprofits Instagram now allows users to raise money for nonprofits directly during live streams, keeping 100% of the donations for the charities. The new feature arrives as live video usage surges by 70 percent during the coronavirus pandemic.
5g UK Arson Attacks on 5G Towers Fueled by Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories At least a dozen 5G cell towers in the UK are set on fire by individuals who falsely believe the technology spreads the coronavirus. Telecom workers also face physical abuse as health officials and scientists urgently debunk the baseless claims.
coronavirus Washington State Reports First U.S. Coronavirus Death as Outbreak Emerges A Washington state man in his 50s becomes the first person to die from the coronavirus in the United States, marking a shift to domestic community spread. Officials also respond to a potential outbreak at a local long-term care facility.
abbott Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Five-Minute Coronavirus Test Abbott wins emergency FDA authorization for a rapid molecular COVID-19 test that delivers positive results in just five minutes. The portable device allows testing outside traditional hospitals in clinics and physician offices.
netflix Netflix Surges Past Subscriber Expectations Despite Pandemic Uncertainty Netflix adds nearly 16 million subscribers in the first quarter, far exceeding Wall Street expectations. However, the streaming giant warns that future growth predictions are mostly guesswork due to the unpredictable timeline of global lockdowns.
apple Apple Warns of Revenue Shortfall as Coronavirus Disrupts iPhone Production Apple admits it will miss its March quarter revenue guidance due to coronavirus-related iPhone supply shortages and dropping consumer demand in China.
cdc CDC Museum Timeline Chronicles Origins and Early Spread of COVID-19 The CDC Museum offers a detailed timeline documenting the initial emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019 and the global health response in early 2020. The museum remains temporarily closed and requires advanced reservations for future visits.
coronavirus Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly Across Asia, Europe, and Middle East The novel coronavirus expands its global footprint with major spikes in South Korea and Italy, while Iran reports its first fatalities and the WHO warns the window for containment is narrowing.
5g False 5G Pandemic Links Spark Arson Attacks on Cell Towers Baseless conspiracy theories connecting 5G networks to the coronavirus pandemic prompt vandals to set fire to cellphone towers across Europe. Telecommunications workers now face physical threats as they attempt to maintain critical infrastructure during the crisis.
apps App Industry Navigates Pandemic With New Store Rules and Layoffs The mobile app industry continues to boom despite the pandemic, but companies like VSCO are making deep cuts to survive. Meanwhile, Instagram and TikTok roll out new features to support businesses and protect younger users.
coronavirus Rapid Virus Tests, 3D Printed Bugs, and the Universe's Matter Mystery This week's top tech stories highlight a push for universal coronavirus self-testing, a breakthrough in printing cheap insect-like robots, and new clues explaining why the universe contains matter instead of nothing.
coronavirus Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly Across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East The novel coronavirus continues its global expansion with significant new outbreaks in South Korea, Italy, and Iran. World Health Organization officials warn that the window to contain the virus is rapidly narrowing.
instagram founders Instagram Founders Launch Rt.live to Track COVID-19 Spread by State Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger introduce Rt.live, a dashboard that visualizes the real-time transmission rate of COVID-19 across individual states to guide public health decisions.
facebook Facebook Introduces New Care Emoji Reaction During Pandemic Facebook rolls out a new "care" emoji reaction across its main app and Messenger to help users show support during the coronavirus pandemic. This marks the first addition to the platform's reaction options since expanding beyond the "like" button in 2015.