Study: 25 percent of most-viewed COVID-19 related videos on YouTube contain ‘misleading information’
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Faxes and email: Old technology slows COVID-19 response
While health-care industry record-keeping is now mostly electronic, cash-strapped state and local health departments still rely heavily on faxes, email and spreadsheets to gather infectious disease data and share it with federal authorities.
While health-care industry record-keeping is now mostly electronic, cash-strapped state and local health departments still rely heavily on faxes, email and spreadsheets to gather infectious disease data and share it with federal authorities.
Coronavirus prompts Twitter to allow employees to work from home 'forever'
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist.
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist.
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Adele's newest Instagram post sparks discussion about body image
Decorated British singer Adele ignited a discussion about body image in her latest Instagram post, which shows off her body transformation.
Decorated British singer Adele ignited a discussion about body image in her latest Instagram post, which shows off her body transformation.
Boy and grandma stay connected amid COVID-19 pandemic with virtual peek-a-boo
A boy and his grandma partake in a game of virtual peek-a-boo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A boy and his grandma partake in a game of virtual peek-a-boo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Valleywise Health's new testing quickly detects COVID-19
Valleywise Health has acquired a break in the race to detect COVID-19 as quickly as possible in the form of a new, advanced technology that allows hospitals to more effectively target, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 infections.
Valleywise Health has acquired a break in the race to detect COVID-19 as quickly as possible in the form of a new, advanced technology that allows hospitals to more effectively target, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 infections.
Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Uber Connect launches in Phoenix
We may be practicing social distancing, but it's still important to stay connected to the ones we love. Uber is rolling out a new feature this week in Phoenix that allows you to send packages to friends and family. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
We may be practicing social distancing, but it's still important to stay connected to the ones we love. Uber is rolling out a new feature this week in Phoenix that allows you to send packages to friends and family. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
Judi Dench performs dance challenge, social distancing style, with grandson in TikTok video
The Oscar-winning actress can now add TikTok star to her resume.
The Oscar-winning actress can now add TikTok star to her resume.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Beverly Glen woman suspects hacker used Zoom to access computer, steal $64,000 from her bank account
A Beverly Glen woman suspects a hacker utilized the popular video conferencing app ‘Zoom’ to remotely access her computer and steal over $60,000 from her bank account. Now, LAPD and Zoom are investigating, and the company says that they have no evidence their software could be responsible.
A Beverly Glen woman suspects a hacker utilized the popular video conferencing app ‘Zoom’ to remotely access her computer and steal over $60,000 from her bank account. Now, LAPD and Zoom are investigating, and the company says that they have no evidence their software could be responsible.
Virtual haircut: Hair stylist offers DIY guidance via Zoom for those who desperately need a trim
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.
Burger King offering free Whoppers for students who answer scholarly questions while schools are closed
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Striking PSA illustrates the importance of social distancing with mouse traps and ping-pong balls
The video was released by the Ohio Department of Public Health to help "stop the spread."
The video was released by the Ohio Department of Public Health to help "stop the spread."
Trump retweets #firefauci tweet, raises speculation of a frayed relationship
Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."
Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.