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Endangered April 20, 2020

NASA builds a video game to help save endangered coral reefs

Researchers are trying a number of different ways to save endangered coral reefs from dying off, as they're negatively impacted by ocean pollution, climate change and several other factors. Now, NASA is asking video game players for help.

Coronavirus April 20, 2020

Microsoft's 'plasmabot' recruits recovered coronavirus patients to help find treatment

As researchers test to see whether experimental plasma transfusions from recovered COVID-19 patients can help those who've contracted the coronavirus, Microsoft is launching a "plasmabot" to help make it easier for聽potential donors.

Coronavirus April 17, 2020

7 apps to get you through the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic is impacting every area of life. Fortunately, several new apps can help you stay connected, deal with stress and anxiety, and even track symptoms. T

Coronavirus April 16, 2020

Over 500K Zoom accounts being sold on dark web, researchers find

More than 500,000 accounts of the popular video conferencing app are being sold on the dark web and hacker forums, according to聽BleepingComputer, a cybersecurity news site.

Anthony Fauci April 15, 2020

Dr. Fauci endorses Tinder hookups 'if you're willing to take a risk'

Government聽coronavirus聽expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says that heartsick isolationists can hook up with asymptomatic Tinder matches in real life 鈥� but, like love, it involves some risk.

Smartphones April 12, 2020

5G conspiracies, DIY masks, homeschool advice, and more: Tech Q&A

Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products, and all things digital.

Coronavirus April 10, 2020

Canadian hospital battles coronavirus outbreak with 'revolutionary' app

Jewish General Hospital in Montreal is battling the coronavirus outbreak with what has been described as a 鈥渞evolutionary鈥� app that can monitor peoples鈥� vital signs when they look on their smartphone screens.

Coronavirus April 9, 2020

France is building a 'Stop Covid' app, but privacy concerns could derail it

A number of different apps from countries and companies around the world have been created in an effort to stop the coronavirus pandemic, including ones from big tech companies such as Apple. Now, France is throwing its hat into the ring.聽

Coronavirus April 8, 2020

How to shop for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic

The聽coronavirus聽pandemic has upended many aspects of daily life, including trips to the grocery store. What was previously a mundane task has turned into a nerve-wracking ordeal that brings with it a host of questions: Is the virus lurking on food packaging or produce? Should you wear a mask to the store?

Coronavirus April 7, 2020

WhatsApp to limit message forwarding, citing 'significant increase' in spread of coronavirus misinformation

Facebook-owned WhatsApp聽is limiting the ability to forward misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, it announced on Tuesday.

Coronavirus April 6, 2020

Could a mobile app control the COVID-19 pandemic and help reopen society?

Right now, the聽SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus聽pandemic is out of control. In the U.S. we don't know who has it, hospitals are increasingly overwhelmed with patients, and the only method we currently have to control the spread is to keep everyone home as much as possible for an indefinite period of time. When society does reopen, how will we trace and isolate new cases so that we don't have to shut everything down again?