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As we head into the winter holiday season, health experts are concerned we could see a rise in COVID-19 cases as people travel and spend time with groups of loved ones indoors. Thanks to digital contract tracing, your phone might be able to help limit the spread of the virus.

Now that the coronavirus is a major part of our everyday lives, popular apps have tailored their information to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether that's a mapping tool that shows you virus hotspots or a shopping app that gives you tips for staying at home, here are some useful ones.


Words hold a lot of power, and we need to be mindful of how they're used at a time when we should come together.

If you're trying to disinfect your N95 mask, you're probably barking up the wrong tree.

The GermFalcon from Dimer UVC Innovations uses ultraviolet light to kill germs on airplanes and in hospitals to keep high-traffic locations as sanitary as possible.

How to disinfect your car without it being an all-day job.

Blue beams of UV C light may be the future of a clean car.

Today's major tech stories include Google's canceling of I/O, Facebook's pulling out of SXSW, Amazon's improved same-day delivery offerings and Honeywell's promise in quantum computing gains.

Registered nurse Deborah Burger describes why medical workers have a shortage of masks and how that puts public health at risk.