Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Homeland Security Investigations seeing increase in online child exploitation during coronavirus pandemic
Homeland Security Investigations said all children are targeted.
Homeland Security Investigations said all children are targeted.
COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
Annual Atlanta animation and gaming festival shifts to virtual offerings
Atlanta's MomoCon is shifting to virtual offerings this year, presenting four full days of free online events for fans.
Atlanta's MomoCon is shifting to virtual offerings this year, presenting four full days of free online events for fans.
Tik-Tok accused of violating privacy rights for minors
Popular app Tik-Tok is accused of violating its users' privacy rights.
Popular app Tik-Tok is accused of violating its users' privacy rights.
Tech-assisted COVID-19 tracking is having some issues
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Some US schools are pulling the plug on distance learning
After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation paperwork. Students who hadn’t seen each other since in-person classes ended abruptly in March amid the coronavirus outbreak commiserated over all they’ve missed out on, including the prom and a senior class trip.
After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation paperwork. Students who hadn’t seen each other since in-person classes ended abruptly in March amid the coronavirus outbreak commiserated over all they’ve missed out on, including the prom and a senior class trip.
Microsoft, UnitedHealth offer app for companies to screen employees for COVID-19 as they return to work
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre raises the curtain on digital programming
Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre is offering a diverse slate of programs through its Digital Series 2020, continuing through the end of May and available through the theatre’s website.
Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre is offering a diverse slate of programs through its Digital Series 2020, continuing through the end of May and available through the theatre’s website.
Socially Distant Fest provides 'virtual stage' for performers
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.
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.
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.
Apple releases newest Macbook Pro
Apple has released the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple has released the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro.
New program for contact tracing underway in Georgia
Contact tracing could be key to helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Georgia Department of Public Health is testing a new application to streamline the process.
Contact tracing could be key to helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Georgia Department of Public Health is testing a new application to streamline the process.
Dog buddies ‘chat’ on video call during COVID-19 lockdown
These canines were still able to virtually communicate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
These canines were still able to virtually communicate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
“I just can’t do this.” Harried parents forgo home school
Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.
Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.
Tennessee Aquarium makes splash with virtual programming
Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium offers virtual programming, allowing budding scientists to explore the wonders of nature right in their own backyard.
Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium offers virtual programming, allowing budding scientists to explore the wonders of nature right in their own backyard.
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.