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Your phone might be a powerful tool to help stop the coronavirus

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.

November 6, 2020

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Your favorite apps feature new COVID-19 tools

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.

October 9, 2020

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Use UVC ultraviolet light to kill viruses

A clinical technology is coming closer to home use.

By July 3, 2020

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Let's talk about why 'Chinese virus' is such a harmful label

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.

By March 23, 2020

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What you need to know about cleaning and reusing a virus mask

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

By April 10, 2020

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Virus-killing light machines disinfecting airplanes and hospitals

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.

By March 18, 2020

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Removing viruses and bad smell from your car

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

By March 12, 2020

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See the light when it comes to germs and viruses in your car

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

By February 27, 2020

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Google to cancel I/O over virus concerns, Honeywell makes wild quantum forecast

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.

By March 4, 2020

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Nurses: We need more protective equipment

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

By April 9, 2020

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National medical stockpile not meeting challenge from Coronavirus

The pandemic's scale is unprecedented, but the United States is not fully using systems that should have been in place.

By April 9, 2020

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Coronavirus drug shows 'clear-cut' evidence of faster recovery, Dr. Fauci says

Trials of remdesivir have shown quicker recovery times for COVID-19 patients, proving that "a drug can block this virus," says Dr. Anthony Fauci, a lead member of the White House coronavirus task force.

April 29, 2020

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High-tech tools to detect coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to ravage cities across the country, there's still a shortage of tests to confirm cases. That's why several medical groups and tech entrepreneurs are designing high-tech tools to potentially detect the virus in its earliest stages.

April 17, 2020

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What happened to Amazon?

"One-day" shipping became "someday" shipping when the virus hit.

By April 8, 2020

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Mobile World Congress canceled over coronavirus fears

The world's biggest phone show has been called off as major tech brands around the world face delays in production, thanks to the new, deadly virus.

By February 12, 2020

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How much does it cost to spy on your neighbors? Apparently, $5 a month (The Daily Charge, 1/30/2020)

Also, Avast shuts down its data collection firm that was mining your browser data, and Facebook pays $550 million over collecting people's face data.

By January 30, 2020

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This USB fan from the Trump-Kim summit is safe from viruses

We sent it to security researchers to take it apart. Here are the results.

By July 17, 2018

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Report: Russian antivirus hack stole NSA data, Israeli spies reveal

New reports point to Russians using Kaspersky software to steal NSA secrets -- and Israel warned the US about it.

By October 11, 2017

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Petya virus analyzed, EU demands Google change search

Among the biggest tech stories this week, experts are searching for answers in the Petya cyber attack, the European Union hits Google with a $2.7 billion antitrust fine, and Nintendo reveals a new classic edition of the Super NES.

By July 1, 2017

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Google search fights fake news, Waymo readies driverless ride program

The most important tech news stories of the day include Google's search fighting fake news results, Waymo's driverless ride program begninning in Phoenix and massive error with Webroot antivirus software.

By April 26, 2017