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3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Massive PPE shortages pushed DIY volunteers to get creative

Nick Statt
How Ford, GM, FCA, and Tesla are bringing back factory workers

Comparing the US automakers’ return-to-work plans

Sean O'Kane
New study finds chloroquine doesn’t help COVID-19 patients — and it might even hurtNew study finds chloroquine doesn’t help COVID-19 patients — and it might even hurt
Unproven strategies lead the race for a COVID-19 vaccine

Here are some of the other options

Nicole Wetsman
Facebook says it will permanently shift tens of thousands of jobs to remote work

Up to half of employees could work remotely within five to 10 years, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says in an interview

Casey Newton
Facebook will reopen offices at 25 percent capacity starting in JulyFacebook will reopen offices at 25 percent capacity starting in July
iOS 13.5 is out now with a faster way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face maskiOS 13.5 is out now with a faster way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask
iFixit launches massive repair database for ventilators and other medical devicesiFixit launches massive repair database for ventilators and other medical devices
The COVID-19 pandemic cut carbon emissions down to 2006 levelsThe COVID-19 pandemic cut carbon emissions down to 2006 levels
Donald Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine to protect against COVID-19Donald Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine to protect against COVID-19
A court in Texas is holding the first jury trial by ZoomA court in Texas is holding the first jury trial by Zoom
Fitbit is reportedly planning to build ventilators to help treat COVID-19 patientsFitbit is reportedly planning to build ventilators to help treat COVID-19 patients
Panasonic resumes work at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory, but not in New YorkPanasonic resumes work at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory, but not in New York
An HIV-fighting strategy might help against COVID-19An HIV-fighting strategy might help against COVID-19
Plant-based meat sales in the US are up 264 percent since MarchPlant-based meat sales in the US are up 264 percent since March
Elon Musk’s battle to reopen Tesla’s Fremont plant may shape his legacyElon Musk’s battle to reopen Tesla’s Fremont plant may shape his legacy
A seventh Amazon employee dies of COVID-19 as the company refuses to say how many are sickA seventh Amazon employee dies of COVID-19 as the company refuses to say how many are sick
Apple’s supply chain is making safety changes to protect workers in response to the pandemicApple’s supply chain is making safety changes to protect workers in response to the pandemic
US Postal Service delays next-generation mail truck program due to pandemicUS Postal Service delays next-generation mail truck program due to pandemic
Razer will use face mask vending machines to distribute millions of face masks in SingaporeRazer will use face mask vending machines to distribute millions of face masks in Singapore
US government accuses Chinese ‘cyber actors’ of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine researchUS government accuses Chinese ‘cyber actors’ of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research
Some Apple employees will reportedly return to physical offices soonSome Apple employees will reportedly return to physical offices soon
Belkin is working with the University of Illinois to make ventilatorsBelkin is working with the University of Illinois to make ventilators
Twitter is now letting employees work from home indefinitelyTwitter is now letting employees work from home indefinitely
How Facebook is using AI to combat COVID-19 misinformation and detect ‘hateful memes’How Facebook is using AI to combat COVID-19 misinformation and detect ‘hateful memes’

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