FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021 [pdf]
FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021 [pdf]
Tech company keeps tabs on how people socially isolate across the country
Tech company keeps tabs on how people socially isolate across the country
A tech company is monitoring smartphone data and grading American counties on a “Social Distancing Scoreboard” as authorities across the United States urge residents to socially isolate and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Stratolaunch to launch hypersonic vehicles from world's biggest airplane
Stratolaunch to launch hypersonic vehicles from world's biggest airplane
Stratolaunch has announced a new use for the world's largest airplane.
‘Zoom-bombing’: FBI warns some teleconferences, online classrooms vulnerable to hackers
‘Zoom-bombing’: FBI warns some teleconferences, online classrooms vulnerable to hackers
The FBI on Monday warned of a nationwide rise in so-called “Zoom-bombing,” or video hacking, as more people have turned to video-teleconferencing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook, Twitter delete some world leaders' posts over false information
Facebook, Twitter delete some world leaders' posts over false information
Facebook and Twitter have deleted social media posts from Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro that they deemed to be spreading misinformation regarding COVID-19.
Trump holds call with internet and phone providers amid COVID-19 outbreak
Trump holds call with internet and phone providers amid COVID-19 outbreak
Outbreak forcing people to connect digitally; John Roberts report from the White House.
Americans say Internet or cell phone service interruption amid coronavirus would be a problem
Americans say Internet or cell phone service interruption amid coronavirus would be a problem
As Americans turn to technology to get them through coronavirus-induced lockdowns, 93 percent say that any interruption to internet or cell phone service would be a problem in their daily life.
How the Zoom macOS installer does its job without you clicking ‘install’
How the Zoom macOS installer does its job without you clicking ‘install’
Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers
Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers
Pentagon takes aim at coronavirus with 8,000 ventilators
Pentagon takes aim at coronavirus with 8,000 ventilators
The Pentagon has modified four existing contracts with defense industry partners to acquire and deliver 8,000 ventilators to various hard-hit locations around the country struggling to treat coronavirus patients.
Honda bucks industry trend by removing touchscreen controls
Honda bucks industry trend by removing touchscreen controls
Coronavirus lockdown results in police stopping man from playing 'Pokémon GO'
Coronavirus lockdown results in police stopping man from playing 'Pokémon GO'
Police in the U.K. have stopped a man playing “Pokémon GO” outdoors amid the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Zoom meetings aren’t end-to-end encrypted, despite its marketing
Zoom meetings aren’t end-to-end encrypted, despite its marketing
Amazon fires Staten Island warehouse worker who wanted coronavirus protections
Amazon fires Staten Island warehouse worker who wanted coronavirus protections
Amazon has fired a worker at its Staten Island, N.Y. warehouse after he helped organize a walkout over the company's coronavirus responses, alleging he put others at risk.
Amazon offers higher pay for switching to grocery work amid increased food demand
Amazon offers higher pay for switching to grocery work amid increased food demand
Amazon is trying to entice its own warehouse workers to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries with higher pay amid increased demand for food, an internal document reveals.
Pandemic telecommuting proves difficult – or impossible – for millions in 'digital divide'
Pandemic telecommuting proves difficult – or impossible – for millions in 'digital divide'
For millions of Americans working from home – and students trying to learn – "janky" internet is causing big problems.
How multi-beam Navy radar tracks several attacks at once
How multi-beam Navy radar tracks several attacks at once
Emerging radar and signal processing technology is enabling Navy surface ships to achieve a ground-breaking measure of radar-detection range and precisionall --all while enabling ship defense systems to track and “take out” multiple threats at one time.
Google commits over $800 million for coronavirus crisis response
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.
Pandemic telecommuting proving difficult – or impossible – for millions in 'digital divide'
Pandemic telecommuting proving difficult – or impossible – for millions in 'digital divide'
In a time the world has never depended on the internet more, working and going to class online is proving impossible for millions of Americans.
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home
As more people are being forced to work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, the threat of hackers has grown. Here are some ways that hackers are exploiting home workers and some ways that you can combat that.
Coronavirus outbreak leads to nasal swabs being 3D-printed
Coronavirus outbreak leads to nasal swabs being 3D-printed
3D-printing is being used to quickly produce in-demand items to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic, including nasal swabs.
Microsoft: Cloud services demand up, prioritization rules in place
Microsoft: Cloud services demand up, prioritization rules in place
Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life?
Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life?
How to burn the most money with a single click in Azure
How to burn the most money with a single click in Azure
How Russia’s Troll Farm Is Changing Tactics Before the Fall Election
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology
Khan Academy requests for donations as their servers are at 250% normal load
Khan Academy requests for donations as their servers are at 250% normal load
Coronavirus could be slowing in New York according to 'early signals in public data,' experts say
Coronavirus could be slowing in New York according to 'early signals in public data,' experts say
New York State and in particular, New York City, have been the hardest-hit regions in the U.S. as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. But recent data suggests that the area might be starting to see a turn that infections are slowing.
Coronavirus pandemic causes Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' rendition to go viral
Coronavirus pandemic causes Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' rendition to go viral
With the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the globe, nearly all live events have understandably been postponed or canceled, as countries attempt to "flatten the curve" and slow the spread of COVID-19. But thanks to technology, the Rotterdam Philarmonic Orchestra has gone viral and bucked the trend.
Tech tools Americans are turning to during the coronavirus pandemic
Tech tools Americans are turning to during the coronavirus pandemic
Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson shares his tech picks for Americans working from home, trying to connect with friends and teaching their kids online.
From Spain to Germany, farmers warn of fresh food shortages
From Spain to Germany, farmers warn of fresh food shortages
Zoombombing, Apple pay tricks, sanitizing Amazon boxes, and more: Tech Q&A
Zoombombing, Apple pay tricks, sanitizing Amazon boxes, and more: Tech Q&A
Coyotes are being seen on the empty streets of San Francisco
Coyotes are being seen on the empty streets of San Francisco
A Single Gesture Behind Trump Fuels an Online Conspiracy Theory
By BY DAVEY ALBA AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology
Siri can now answer your COVID-19 questions
Siri can now answer your COVID-19 questions
Apple phone users can ask Siri, the voice assistant, to identify any coronavirus symptoms and receive guidance on the infectious disease; The CyberGuy Kurt Knutsson joins ‘Fox and Friends.’
The Hardest Program I've Ever Written – How a code formatter works (2015)
The Hardest Program I've Ever Written – How a code formatter works (2015)
Sanitizing Amazon boxes, taking Uber and getting food properly during the coronavirus pandemic
Sanitizing Amazon boxes, taking Uber and getting food properly during the coronavirus pandemic
Suddenly without much preparation, Americans were told to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19. Remote working was no longer an option just for adventurous millennials. And parents were also asked to be full-time teachers.
Tech how-to: Pay using your phone at stores instead of your credit card
Tech how-to: Pay using your phone at stores instead of your credit card
Think back just a month. It may have seemed obsessive-compulsive to wash your hands after every interaction. Now we know it’s one of the best ways you can protect yourself.
With coronavirus pandemic affecting its operations, Facebook teaches users how to spot fake news
With coronavirus pandemic affecting its operations, Facebook teaches users how to spot fake news
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Facebook is warning its users of the amount of misinformation that may be out on its platforms. Here are some tips from the tech giant to spotting fake news and minimizing its spread.
Apple announces new coronavirus app and website
Apple announces new coronavirus app and website
Apple on Friday announced a new COVID-19 app and website to help people stay informed and stay healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Frightening cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home
Frightening cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home
Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown meaures and tries to stem the virus' tide.
It's not what programming languages do, it's what they shepherd you to
It's not what programming languages do, it's what they shepherd you to
Social distancing slowing not only Covid-19, but other diseases too
Social distancing slowing not only Covid-19, but other diseases too
Show HN: To fight quarantine boredom I build a site to watch movies with friends
Show HN: To fight quarantine boredom I build a site to watch movies with friends
With coronavirus pandemic affecting its operations, Facebook teaches users how to spot fake news
With coronavirus pandemic affecting its operations, Facebook teaches users how to spot fake news
The tech giant, which had relied on human moderators and artificial intelligence to remove fake news, is giving its more than 2 billion users around the world tips on what to look for.
Jeff Bezos says Amazon working with WHO in battle against coronavirus pandemic
Jeff Bezos says Amazon working with WHO in battle against coronavirus pandemic
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced ways in which his company is working with the World Health Organization to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
The enforcement of mandatory work-from-home policies has opened new doors for hackers, according to experts.
As Life Moves Online, an Older Generation Faces a Digital Divide
By BY KATE CONGER AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology
Jeff Bezos says Amazon working with WHO in battle against coronavirus pandemic
Jeff Bezos says Amazon working with WHO in battle against coronavirus pandemic
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the e-commerce giant is working directly with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a number of different capacities as the world attempts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
The Week in Tech: We’re Testing How Much the Internet Can Handle
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology
Italian engineers help coronavirus patients by harnessing snorkel masks for CPAP machines
Italian engineers help coronavirus patients by harnessing snorkel masks for CPAP machines
Italian engineers create a new design to help coronavirus patients breathe, using snorkel masks.
Zoom iOS app sends data to Facebook even if you don’t have a Facebook account
Zoom iOS app sends data to Facebook even if you don’t have a Facebook account
Couple uses 3D printers to help protect health care workers for free
Couple uses 3D printers to help protect health care workers for free
As healthcare workers across the country confront a shortage of personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one central New York couple has found a solution: print them.
Navy ships seek to stop missile, drone and surface attacks -- all at once
Navy ships seek to stop missile, drone and surface attacks -- all at once
How would the U.S. Navy stop a massive, coordinated, multi-pronged weapons attack?
Map shows America's social distancing behavior state by state
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.
Google sees 350 percent increase in phishing websites during COVID-19 pandemic, report reveals
Google sees 350 percent increase in phishing websites during COVID-19 pandemic, report reveals
Hackers have been trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis, as a new report reveals a 350 percent increase in phishing websites over the last three months.
3D-printing technology battles coronavirus outbreak
3D-printing technology battles coronavirus outbreak
As the world struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak, experts are harnessing 3-D printing technology in an effort to make in-demand items, such as components for masks and face shields.
Coronavirus: New tech being used to fight pandemic
Coronavirus: New tech being used to fight pandemic
As medical resources run low and doctors are stretched thin, nations around the world are turning to new forms of technology to help fight the ongoing pandemic.
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
Dyson, famous for its high-end vacuum cleaners and other domestic appliances, is applying its expertise to build ventilators for coronavirus patients.
As another Amazon warehouse reports COVID-19, politicians raise scrutiny
As another Amazon warehouse reports COVID-19, politicians raise scrutiny
With Amazon under fire for allegedly unsafe conditions in its distribution centers and warehouses in the U.S. and Europe, another worker at the Jeff Bezos-led company has tested positive for coronavirus.
With coronavirus pandemic intensifying, Elon Musk says his companies 'will do anything in our power' for New Yorkers
With coronavirus pandemic intensifying, Elon Musk says his companies 'will do anything in our power' for New Yorkers
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen around the globe and the need for ventilators intensifies, Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk said his companies "will do anything in our power" to help New Yorkers.
Police using drones to keep watch while social distancing
Police using drones to keep watch while social distancing
White Fox Defense strategic adviser Brett Velicovich weighs in.
Coronavirus: New tech being used to fight pandemic
Coronavirus: New tech being used to fight pandemic
As nations around the world scramble to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, straining medical resources and overburdening doctors, governments are turning to technology to help fight the pandemic.
Private client-side-only PWAs are hard, but now Apple made them impossible
Private client-side-only PWAs are hard, but now Apple made them impossible
You can help fight coronavirus by 'donating' computing time
You can help fight coronavirus by 'donating' computing time
Physical social distancing is one way to fight the coronavirus pandemic. But a large group of volunteers is battling the virus in a different way.
Flatten the Curve interactive tool helps decode coronavirus quarantine and travel restrictions worldwide
Flatten the Curve interactive tool helps decode coronavirus quarantine and travel restrictions worldwide
A tech startup has launched an online resource for travelers, expats and their loved ones to centralize information about how the coronavirus is spreading and what each impacted country is doing to mitigate the pandemic.
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