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Tesla will cut California factory workforce after coronavirus shelter-in-place orderTesla will cut California factory workforce after coronavirus shelter-in-place order
A SoftBank-owned company used Theranos patents to sue over COVID-19 testsA SoftBank-owned company used Theranos patents to sue over COVID-19 tests
Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler join Honda in closing US factories to slow pandemicFord, GM, Fiat Chrysler join Honda in closing US factories to slow pandemic
As universities shut their doors, international students are left in limbo

Students are still unsure how (and where) they’ll finish their semester

Monica Chin
Tesla told to shut down California factory to help fight the coronavirusTesla told to shut down California factory to help fight the coronavirus
Google employees demand better treatment for contract workers amid coronavirus crisisGoogle employees demand better treatment for contract workers amid coronavirus crisis
Facebook was marking legitimate news articles about the coronavirus as spam due to a software bugFacebook was marking legitimate news articles about the coronavirus as spam due to a software bug
Volunteers produce 3D-printed valves for life-saving coronavirus treatmentsVolunteers produce 3D-printed valves for life-saving coronavirus treatments
People with insurance could pay over $1,300 for COVID-19 treatmentPeople with insurance could pay over $1,300 for COVID-19 treatment
Coronavirus testing shouldn’t be this complicated

Engineers have the technology to make it better

Nicole Wetsman
Apple will keep its retail stores outside China closed indefinitelyApple will keep its retail stores outside China closed indefinitely
Waymo pausing some robotaxi service after safety drivers raise coronavirus concernsWaymo pausing some robotaxi service after safety drivers raise coronavirus concerns
Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler under pressure to close factories to slow virus spreadFord, GM, Fiat Chrysler under pressure to close factories to slow virus spread
Google indefinitely delays the digital version of its Cloud Next conferenceGoogle indefinitely delays the digital version of its Cloud Next conference
Black Widow delayed amid coronavirus pandemicBlack Widow delayed amid coronavirus pandemic
Watching people try to act normal on live TV during a pandemicWatching people try to act normal on live TV during a pandemic
Facebook is giving $1,000 to every employee to help them amid the coronavirus pandemicFacebook is giving $1,000 to every employee to help them amid the coronavirus pandemic
Tesla’s California factory remains open after coronavirus shelter-in-place orderTesla’s California factory remains open after coronavirus shelter-in-place order
Google is delaying the launch of its coronavirus information website to later this weekGoogle is delaying the launch of its coronavirus information website to later this week
Judge denies Ohio governor’s attempt to postpone the state’s presidential primaryJudge denies Ohio governor’s attempt to postpone the state’s presidential primary
Regal Cinemas to close all US theaters until further notice starting March 17thRegal Cinemas to close all US theaters until further notice starting March 17th
Apple explains how returns and repairs will work while its retail stores are closedApple explains how returns and repairs will work while its retail stores are closed
Twitter takes down coronavirus tweets from John McAfee, David Clarke, and othersTwitter takes down coronavirus tweets from John McAfee, David Clarke, and others
Uber expands sick pay for drivers during coronavirus pandemicUber expands sick pay for drivers during coronavirus pandemic
Steam hit its all-time concurrent user peak over the weekendSteam hit its all-time concurrent user peak over the weekend

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