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March 19, 2020
Coronavirus: Tesla to temporarily suspend production at California and New York factories

Tesla is temporarily suspending production at its factories in California and New York on Monday due to coronavirus.

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March 19, 2020
Tesla to temporarily suspend production at California and New York factories

Tesla is temporarily suspending production at its factories in California and New York on Monday due to coronavirus.

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March 19, 2020
Is your internet too slow? Here’s how to speed it up while your family is stuck at home

Stuck inside with your whole family during a quarantine? Here's how to make sure your internet doesn't slow down too much to get work done.

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March 19, 2020
Amazon Prime Pantry delivery service temporarily closed nationwide due to coronavirus demand

Overwhelmed by a surge in orders due to the coronavirus outbreak, Amazon has temporarily closed its Prime Pantry delivery service nationwide.

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March 19, 2020
Microsoft can mute a potato chip

Sample video from Microsoft Teams showing the new Noise suppression technology, which is coming later in the year.

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March 19, 2020
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Netflix reduces video stream to EU users for 30 days

Netflix is responding to an European Union commissioner's concerns about broadband bandwidth and reducing streaming video data for 30 days.

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March 19, 2020
Amid coronavirus pandemic, EU suggests Netflix users skip HD video to slow net traffic

A European Union commissioner is asking subscribers to Netflix and streaming video services to use less bandwidth as a way to reduce network strain.

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March 19, 2020
3 essential security tips to keep hackers and scammers out when working from home

COVID-19 has prompted many companies to allow employees to work from home, or telecommute. Kim Komando offers tips to keep devices safe from hackers.

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March 19, 2020
Is online school illegal? With schools closing from coronavirus, special education concerns give districts pause

As school moves online during the coronavirus outbreak, parents say schools are struggling with how to provide special education -- required by law.

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March 19, 2020
Welcome to the first social media pandemic. Here are 8 ways you can stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation.

How you can practice better information hygiene and stop sharing untrue and sometimes dangerous claims about the coronavirus COVID-19 on social media.

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March 18, 2020
Screen time limits ‘obsolete’ during coronavirus? How to handle online school, things to do

The coronavirus outbreak, online school and isolation from family is testing screen time limits, long advocated by pediatricians and parenting experts

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March 18, 2020
6 free apps to help stay connected with your community during coronavirus crisis

Video chat apps are clearly seeing a spike on the charts during the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 18, 2020
No, Microsoft won’t necessarily be serving up new Xbox for Thanksgiving

A mistaken notice from Microsoft led video game fans to think the new Xbox Series X system was coming at Thanksgiving. It's due this holiday season.

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March 18, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook spam bug: ‘Hopefully we won’t have that issue again anytime soon’

Facebook, YouTube users have taken to social platforms to complain about the platforms "banning" their content.

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March 18, 2020
Fake and malicious coronavirus mobile tracking apps could spread amid pandemic

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, hackers will likely attempt to spread malware, ransomware and spyware on smartphones, cybersecurity experts say.

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March 18, 2020
Facebook combats COVID-19 misinformation with facts from health experts at top of news feeds

Facebook combats coronavirus misinformation with resources and real-time updates from public health authorities on COVID-19 at the top of news feeds.

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March 18, 2020
Using Zoom? Here are 10 tips to get the most of it

Zoom is free for meetings under 40 minutes, then monthly subscriptions start at $14.95.

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March 18, 2020
Facebook launches Coronavirus Information Center to provide real-time updates on COVID-19

Facebook is putting the latest coronavirus news and real-time updates from national health authorities at the top of news feeds.

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March 18, 2020
Coronavirus: How government access to your smartphone’s location data could help

Facebook, Google, Apple and others can track your location through your iPhone or other smartphone. Experts say that data could help slow coronavirus.

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March 18, 2020
Apple’s new, more affordable Powerbeats go on sale today

The newest Powerbeats headphones are available now for $150.

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March 18, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

This Wednesday, snag savings on everything from our favorite smart speaker with a display to cool mister humidifiers and more.

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March 18, 2020
Apple announces new iPad Pro with lidar camera and refreshed MacBook Air

The decision to announce its new iPad Pro and MacBook Air via online press releases comes in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

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March 18, 2020
Apple announced new iPad Pro with lidar camera and refreshed MacBook Air

The decision to announce its new iPad Pro and MacBook Air via online press releases comes in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

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March 18, 2020
Lyft looking to add food, medical supplies to delivery service

Lyft is exploring government and health care partnerships to create safer earning opportunities for drivers like food and medical supplies delivery.

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March 18, 2020
Can coronavirus survive on your Apple Watch or Fitbit? Yes, experts say

People often remember to wash their hands, which is one of the best ways to avoid catching coronavirus. But what about smart watches?

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March 18, 2020
Coronavirus: The role of tech from telemedicine to Star Trek-like devices

In the war against the spread of the coronavirus, tech gadgets and telemedicine services are getting fast-tracked to the front lines.

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March 18, 2020
Facebook appears to have a bug flagging posts as ‘spam’

Facebook, YouTube users have taken to other social platforms to complain about the platforms "banning" their coronavirus content.

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March 18, 2020
Facebook appears to be flagging coronavirus posts as ‘spam’

Facebook users have taken to other social platforms to complain about the former "banning" their coronavirus posts.

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March 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Trying to order groceries online? Some tips to do it successfully

If ordering groceries is a fail, try again. Retailers are overwhelmed. Best time to order: early.

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March 17, 2020
Netflix Party lets friends have movie nights while social distancing. Here’s how it works

A Google Chrome extension called Netflix Party allows people to Netflix and chill while social distancing for coronavirus. Here's how it works.

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March 17, 2020
Lyft looking to add food, medical supplies delivery service

Lyft is exploring government and health care partnerships to create safer earning opportunities for drivers like food and medical supplies delivery.

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March 17, 2020
The 6 best tech items you need to work from home

Here's what you need to get the most out of your home office.

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March 17, 2020
DoorDash, Postmates, UberEats couriers work through a pandemic

Popular food-delivery apps implement policies to address the risk their couriers are facing by interacting with various customers during their shifts.

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March 17, 2020
Apple closes all stores except in China ‘until further notice’

Apple CEO Tim Cook also said workers will continue to receive pay in alignment with business-as-usual operations.

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March 17, 2020
Amid coronavirus, Peloton gives new users free workouts for 90 days – no bike needed

Peloton is offering a free 90-day trial of its at-home fitness app as more gyms close their doors amid the widening coronavirus pandemic.

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March 17, 2020
Coronavirus forces touring comedian to take his show to YouTube

Comic with huge following on YouTube and Facebook trying to revive the comedy club scene with free livestreams.

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March 17, 2020
Amazon prioritizing shipments for medical supplies, household staples during coronavirus crisis

Amazon says it will "temporarily prioritize" shipments of popular items such as medical supplies or household staples during the coronavirus crisis.

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March 17, 2020
When will school reopen? No date in sight, and schools struggling to put learning online

With at least 70% of America's schools closing, perhaps for the school year, districts are trying to figure out online school. It's not going well.

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March 17, 2020
10 things to help you ease anxiety around coronavirus

There's no harm in idle distractions to take your mind off things.

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March 17, 2020
Amid coronavirus, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies ask for help to fight ‘misinformation’

Major tech companies make a plea to other companies to join them in helping combat "fraud and misinformation" surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

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