April 2, 2020 Google to lift ban on coronavirus-related advertising Google will begin to lift its ban on coronavirus-related advertising this week in the wake of criticism from some Democrats that the company was helping the Trump administration spread false information about the pandemic.
April 1, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic forces HHS to allow Apple FaceTime, Zoom, other apps for telehealth services With the coronavirus pandemic upending everyday life, the Dept. of Health and Human Services has made the extraordinary announcement to allow video chat apps such as Apple's FaceTime and Zoom for medical consultations.
March 30, 2020 Google commits over $800 million for coronavirus crisis response Google is committing over $800 million to support health organizations and workers, small- and medium-sized businesses, and governments, to battle the global coronavirus pandemic.
March 26, 2020 Map shows America's social distancing behavior state by state In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, new data shows how the behavior of Americans has shifted dramatically in some states.
March 25, 2020 To maintain bandwidth amid coronavirus pandemic, YouTube limits video quality In an effort to ensure that sufficient bandwidth is available amid the coronavirus outbreak, YouTube has announced that it is temporarily shifting video quality to standard definition on its platform.
March 21, 2020 5 ways tech can help you stay sane while you stay home I can’t stop thinking that I am in the middle of a thriller about a sinister virus that causes a global pandemic. But this is no made-for-Hollywood screenplay. It’s a real catastrophe.
March 17, 2020 Google, Facebook warn of moderation woes as coronavirus empties offices globally Major Silicon Valley players, including YouTube and Facebook, warned this week that a larger number of videos and posts could be erroneously removed for policy violations, thanks to coronavirus emptying offices accross the country.
March 16, 2020 Alphabet's Verily launches coronavirus trial website following confusion Alphabet's Verily has finally launched the pilot for its COVID-19 screening website after President Trump announced on Friday that Google was working with the Trump administration on a project to aid in the coronavirus pandemic.
March 14, 2020 WFH free tools, blocked number IDs, converting VHS and more: Tech Q&A Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
March 6, 2020 6 gadgets to help you track your health amid coronavirus fears While these gadgets won’t prevent you from getting sick, they can help with personal health and will certainly give you more information before you head to the doctor's office.
