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Namecheap blocks registration of domains with ‘coronavirus’ and ‘vaccine’ in the nameNamecheap blocks registration of domains with ‘coronavirus’ and ‘vaccine’ in the name
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is donating 10 million masks to healthcare workers in the USApple CEO Tim Cook says the company is donating 10 million masks to healthcare workers in the US
Lyft is offering free and discounted bike-share passes for workers fighting the coronavirusLyft is offering free and discounted bike-share passes for workers fighting the coronavirus
Doulas in New York City are preparing to go digitalDoulas in New York City are preparing to go digital
Nomad is expanding its manufacturing to make masks for medical workersNomad is expanding its manufacturing to make masks for medical workers
Relaxing isolation rules won’t help the economy, say economistsRelaxing isolation rules won’t help the economy, say economists
Telecoms are sneaking ‘stay home’ messages onto customers’ smartphonesTelecoms are sneaking ‘stay home’ messages onto customers’ smartphones
Facebook says coronavirus is pushing usage through the roof, but its business is hurtingFacebook says coronavirus is pushing usage through the roof, but its business is hurting
A Snapchat-owned location app just added a leaderboard comparing who stays home the mostA Snapchat-owned location app just added a leaderboard comparing who stays home the most
Quarantine is emotionally challenging, but there are ways officials can make it easierQuarantine is emotionally challenging, but there are ways officials can make it easier
Ford joins Tesla and GM in helping with ventilator and mask supplyFord joins Tesla and GM in helping with ventilator and mask supply
Instagram will let you browse posts with friends over video chat to promote social distancingInstagram will let you browse posts with friends over video chat to promote social distancing
Amazon will help Seattle residents receive at-home COVID-19 testingAmazon will help Seattle residents receive at-home COVID-19 testing
Verizon gives all mobile customers 15GB of extra data during coronavirus pandemicVerizon gives all mobile customers 15GB of extra data during coronavirus pandemic
I wanna dance with somebody (on Instagram)I wanna dance with somebody (on Instagram)
New study aims to use health data from a smart ring to identify coronavirus symptomsNew study aims to use health data from a smart ring to identify coronavirus symptoms
Newly approved novel coronavirus test gives results in 45 minutesNewly approved novel coronavirus test gives results in 45 minutes
Don’t bail out the cruise industryDon’t bail out the cruise industry
Governments are increasingly using cellphone location data to manage the coronavirusGovernments are increasingly using cellphone location data to manage the coronavirus
This year’s VidCon is canceledThis year’s VidCon is canceled
Ashley Carman
Uber wants Congress to include protections for drivers in coronavirus stimulus packageUber wants Congress to include protections for drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
Scientists are racing to find the best drugs to treat COVID-19Scientists are racing to find the best drugs to treat COVID-19
Best Buy moves to curbside pickup only as it sees surge in orders for home office equipmentBest Buy moves to curbside pickup only as it sees surge in orders for home office equipment
Pro drivers are competing with gamers after F1 and NASCAR canceled races

Virtual replacement races are drawing stars — and tons of eyeballs

Sean O'Kane
GameStop will temporarily close all storefronts to customersGameStop will temporarily close all storefronts to customers

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