Bans on large gatherings in Washington, San Francisco a bad sign for tech events
The ban on large gatherings through the end of the month is an attempt to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Uber could suspend accounts for riders and drivers with coronavirus
Uber is working with public health organizations in deciding whether to suspend the accounts of riders and drivers if they test positive for COVID-19.
Big Tech to discuss coronavirus action at White House meeting
Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Twitter will address ways the government can work with the tech industry to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Want to link two screens as a single display? A new Apple patent may allow it
The patent describes seamlessly dividing one image into two separate displays between separate devices, which the patent calls “joint operating mode.”
The Mars 2020 rover officially has a name: Perseverance
Perseverance was submitted by Alexander Mather, who is a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia.
Coronavirus: Facebook to close Seattle office after worker tests positive
The 5,000 workers at Facebook’s Seattle office have been advised to work from home until March 31, after a contract worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
How tech has impacted archaeologists’ hunt for long-lost civilizations
From 3D modeling to digital satellite mapping to machine learning, archaeologists are integrating modern technology into their hunt for long-lost civilizations.
Coronavirus could meet its match with Folding@Home’s crowdsourced computing
Folding@Home wants to use your computer's spare processing power to aid in coronavirus research. Anyone with a computer can download the program.
As coronavirus spreads, is it safe to buy products shipped from China?
There is no way the coronavirus could be active long enough on a surface for it to become contagious through the touching of a package or a product from China.
ICE weaponizes state-issued licenses against Maryland’s undocumented immigrants
ICE is using facial recognition software to target undocumented immigrants in Maryland by conducting unauthorized searches of state-issued driver's licenses.
Clearview AI’s client list was stolen. Could its massive face database be next?
An intruder was recently able to gain unauthorized access to Clearview AI's full customer list, which is comprised of various law enforcement agencies.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, and a new Bob stepped up
Bob Iger will step from his position as CEO of Disney immediately, the company announced Tuesday. He'll be replaced by Disney Parks chair Bob Chapek
Juul patents an A.I. vape to help people quit nicotine
A new Juul patent suggests that the company might be looking to make a product that would help people quit nicotine through machine learning technology.
Disney unveils a new animatronic Baby Yoda toy for you to obsess over
More adorable Baby Yoda merchandise is coming our way, including an animatronic figure that will giggle and interact with you, a talking plush toy, and jewelry.
How to watch the Las Vegas Democratic debate if you missed it live
The ninth Democratic debate of the 2020 primary race took place on Wednesday, February 19, in Las Vegas. Here's how to watch the debate if you missed it live
UCLA won’t use facial recognition on its campus after it receives backlash
UCLA was going to be the first university in the U.S. to use facial recognition on its campus, but after backlash, the school has decided against it.
Congress has concerns over Ring’s partnerships with police departments
A congressional committee wrote a letter to Ring over concerns about the company's partnerships with more than 400 local police departments across the country.
Amazon’s first employee thinks the company is scary-big
Amazon’s very first employee from 1994 said in an interview that he is scared of how big the company has become since he left and that it should be broken up.