uber eats Uber Eats UK Waives Fees to Support Restaurants During Coronavirus Crisis Uber Eats waives delivery and activation fees for UK restaurants struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak, while fast-tracking onboarding for new partners.
coronavirus Coronavirus Quarantine Measures Raise Serious Digital Privacy Concerns Governments worldwide implement aggressive digital surveillance tools to track the coronavirus spread, sparking debates over the balance between public health and personal privacy.
google Google Completely Cancels Annual I/O Developer Conference Over Coronavirus Google cancels its massive I/O developer conference entirely, making it the first major tech company to scrap its event rather than move it online.
california California Mandates Statewide Stay-At-Home Order to Combat COVID-19 California Governor Gavin Newsom issues a mandatory statewide shelter-in-place order requiring residents to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Essential businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies remain open, while dine-in restaurants and entertainment venues close indefinitely.
netflix Netflix Lowers Streaming Quality in Europe to Prevent Internet Overload Netflix reduces bitrates across European networks to keep the internet running smoothly as coronavirus lockdowns drive a massive surge in home usage.
netflix Netflix Lowers European Streaming Quality to Ease Internet Strain During Pandemic Netflix reduces video bitrates across Europe for 30 days to prevent coronavirus-related surges in viewership from overwhelming internet infrastructure. The change cuts network traffic by approximately 25 percent.
uber Uber Stock Surges 38% as CEO Claims Worst of Pandemic Impact Has Passed Uber shares skyrocket after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi assures investors the company has enough cash to survive the crisis and points to growing food delivery demand.
coronavirus US Government Taps Smartphone Location Data to Track Coronavirus Spread Federal officials work with mobile advertising firms to analyze anonymous location data, aiming to monitor public movements and slow the pandemic.
tech companies Tech Giants Find Path to Redemption Amid Global Health Crisis The coronavirus pandemic presents an unexpected opportunity for technology companies to rebuild public trust by providing essential digital services and accurate information during a critical time.
apple Apple Closes All US Retail Stores Indefinitely Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Apple extends its retail shutdown by closing all US stores until further notice to slow the coronavirus spread. Customers can still purchase products and request repairs online or by phone.
facebook Facebook Pledges $100 Million to Aid Small Businesses During Pandemic Facebook launches a $100 million relief program offering cash grants and ad credits to 30,000 eligible small businesses globally. The initiative aims to help companies cover operational costs and keep workers on payroll amid the coronavirus outbreak.
covid-19 First U.S. Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Washington State Health officials confirm the first known case of COVID-19 in the United States on January 20, 2020. The patient, a Washington state resident, recently returns from travel around Wuhan, China.
microsoft teams Microsoft Teams Outage Strikes as Remote Workers Rely on App Microsoft Teams experiences a major outage just as millions of remote workers depend on the service during the coronavirus pandemic. The company is currently investigating the ongoing connectivity issues.
coronavirus White House Issues Strict 15-Day Guidelines to Slow Coronavirus Spread The Trump administration releases a strict set of 15-day guidelines urging Americans to avoid gatherings of ten or more people and work from home. The recommendations come as U.S. cases surpass 4,000 and the stock market experiences record losses.
apple Major Tech Firms Send Bay Area and Seattle Workers Home Over Coronavirus Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google instruct employees in the Bay Area and Seattle to work remotely as coronavirus cases rise. The companies prioritize health and safety by canceling business travel and deep cleaning facilities.