Category Archives: Coronavirus

Virginia launches first COVID-19 app in US based on Apple and Google tech

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Covidwise could help determine if you’ve been exposed to the virus. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 contact tracing ransomware scheme exposed, be careful out there

Posted on June 24, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Ransomware apps for Android are already out in the wild disguised as contact tracing apps for the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

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New Google tool helps you enforce social distancing with your camera

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

How close is too close during the pandemic? A new Google tool uses augmented reality to show you. Continue reading →

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Here’s when Amazon Prime Day 2020 is rumored to take place

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Phillip Prado

Amazon could delay its yearly Prime Day 2020 shopping event from July to sometime in September, according to a new report. Continue reading →

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How to get into shape from home with gymnastic rings

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Adam Sinicki

This post explains how to get into shape with a home gymnastic rings workout. Continue reading →

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New WhatsApp bot can debunk Coronavirus hoaxes

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Dave LeClair

A new WhatsApp bot can actually debunk myths and hoaxes about the Coronavirus quickly and easily. Continue reading →

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Google, Apple lay out strict rules for Exposure Notification API, no GPS data

Posted on May 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Today, Google and Apple laid down the law as far as how developers can use the Exposure Notification API. Continue reading →

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Would you give up some security if face unlock worked with a face mask on?

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

What if your phone could recognize your face with a mask on, even if it meant slightly compromised security? Continue reading →

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Working from home with kids: Work-life balance for WFHers

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Adam Sinicki

This post discusses the challenges of working from home with kids. Continue reading →

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Most Huawei phones will support Google and Apple’s exposure notification API

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Phillip Prado

It will only work on handsets released before the US trade ban. That means no Huawei P40 or P40 Pro. Continue reading →

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