Hackers' new target during pandemic: video conference calls
As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.
As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.
Senior Planet Montgomery offering virtual Zoom training classes for seniors
In Montgomery County, senior citizens are adjusting to a new normal amid the coronavirus outbreak.
In Montgomery County, senior citizens are adjusting to a new normal amid the coronavirus outbreak.
College education experts don’t expect distance learning to become a trend
Colleges across the board have officially begun their distance learning. The spread of COVID-19 has forced colleges and universities to reimburse parents and students for forcing students away from their dorms and meal halls. But Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise says don’t expect this to be a trend.
Colleges across the board have officially begun their distance learning. The spread of COVID-19 has forced colleges and universities to reimburse parents and students for forcing students away from their dorms and meal halls. But Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise says don’t expect this to be a trend.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger completed, creating new wireless giant
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
'Zoom-bombing': FBI warns some teleconferences, online classrooms vulnerable to hackers
Hackers have been intruding on Zoom teleconferences, according to the FBI.
Hackers have been intruding on Zoom teleconferences, according to the FBI.
Minnesota teacher forms 'Shield Squad' of 3D printer owners to make face shields for health care workers
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Woman who licked toilet in 'coronavirus challenge' admits she 'lied'
An aspiring influencer has explained her “coronavirus challenge” stunt was because she was so desperate for attention she allegedly staged herself licking a toilet seat “for clout.”
An aspiring influencer has explained her “coronavirus challenge” stunt was because she was so desperate for attention she allegedly staged herself licking a toilet seat “for clout.”
AT&T paying coronavirus front-line workers 20% bonus
AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.
AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.
Internet providers offering help to low-income families
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Bike safety app repurposed to help people find necessities during COVID-19 pandemic
What started as an app to report bike lane violations may soon be able to help you find in-demand necessities like soap and toilet paper.
What started as an app to report bike lane violations may soon be able to help you find in-demand necessities like soap and toilet paper.
YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon’s Alexa will sing you a hand-washing song if you ask
Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, now has a way to help you stay germ free by singing you a hand-washing song.
Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, now has a way to help you stay germ free by singing you a hand-washing song.
Israel using app to tell citizens if they've come into contact with COVID-19 patient
An Israeli application called Hamagen, or Shield, is allowing users to get an alert when they have come into contact with someone the government has designated as a COVID-19 patient.
An Israeli application called Hamagen, or Shield, is allowing users to get an alert when they have come into contact with someone the government has designated as a COVID-19 patient.
Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid virus crisis
With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.
With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.
Facebook acknowledges a bug is blocking coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Telework, remote learning could slow WiFi during coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus outbreak prompts government officials and businesses to prepare for employees to telework, schools are also working to come up with a plan.
As the coronavirus outbreak prompts government officials and businesses to prepare for employees to telework, schools are also working to come up with a plan.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Coronavirus alert on Tinder surprises dating app's users
Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.
Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.
Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
Mom praised for parenting skills after making son do pushups in public bathroom in viral lesson on respect
A tough Texas mom is receiving messages of support from other mothers after a photo of her parenting skills in action went viral.
A tough Texas mom is receiving messages of support from other mothers after a photo of her parenting skills in action went viral.