Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Coronavirus: Racist 'zoombombing' at virtual synagogue

Hackers hijacking Zoom meetings to shout abuse is on the rise as more people talk virtually.

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Apple buys weather app Dark Sky

The iPhone maker will shut down the Android and Wear OS versions of the app in July.

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Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.

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N.F.L. Plays on Twitter and Brackets for Everything

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Houseparty: How safe is Epic Games' video chat app?

Security experts back owner's assertion that chat app is not hacking other products.

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Coronavirus Presents an Existential Threat to Some Pro Tennis Events

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Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK

UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says.

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Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown

Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive.

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FIFA Plans Huge New Emergency Fund

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Coronavirus: World leaders' posts deleted over fake news

Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone - but the pandemic is changing that.

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FIFA Plans Huge New Emergency Fund

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Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice

Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishburne post public service announcements.

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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N.C.A.A. Allows Extra Year of Eligibility for Athletes in Curtailed Spring Sports

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'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Hobbles World Antidoping Efforts

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A Triple Crown Hopeful Emerges and Athlete Workouts Get a J. Lo Cameo

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Coronavirus: Tech firm Bloom Energy fixes broken US ventilators

The 170 repaired machines had been in storage since the H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the mid-2000s.

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Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff

Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff.

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Summer Olympics in Tokyo to Start on July 23, 2021

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Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Online, Virtual Games Escape the New Reality

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Sacred Heart Is No Hockey School. $60 Million Could Change That.

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Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

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How Skiing Through a Pandemic Can Create a Community Crisis

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Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

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James L. Dolan, the Knicks Owner, Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

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Tokyo Olympics Organizers Considering July 2021 for Opening Ceremony

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Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots

Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis.

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They Celebrated Basketball and a Birthday. Then Came Coronavirus.

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Sabrina Ionescu’s Big Moment Wasn’t the One She Expected

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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients

A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts

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M.L.B. and Players’ Union Lay Out Framework to Navigate Suspended Season

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Clubs Sell Community. Now Is the Time to Pay It Back.

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Jimmy Wynn, ‘Toy Cannon’ Known for His Home Runs, Dies at 78

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Future Players Take a Big Hit as M.L.B. Navigates a Crisis

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The cello playing robot and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best tech stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?

The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here are the basics of how they work.

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Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York

New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators.

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No Swimming Pools? No Sports to Announce? No Problem.

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How the N.F.L. Draft Process Works From Home

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The I.O.C. Let an Olympic Boxing Qualifier Happen Despite Virus Warnings

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Food wholesalers offer online orders to sell stock

After trade from business stops, food and drink wholesalers are launching online home deliveries.

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Coronavirus: Vodafone offers 30 days free mobile data

Vodafone is offering half a million pay monthly mobile customers 30 days of free unlimited data.

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Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown

Europol is warning that online child abusers are preparing to take advantage of more unsupervised kids online.

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Gene Luen Yang Discovers the Art of Basketball

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Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone's living room - how safe is it?

It may have got everyone chatting but some are talking about whether it is actually safe.

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Coronavirus: Peak District drone police criticised for 'lockdown shaming'

Derbyshire Police is accused of "nanny policing" after sharing aerial shots of Peak District walkers.

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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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With No Basketball Tournament, N.C.A.A Slashes Payments to Universities

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The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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Curly Neal, Globetrotters’ Dazzling Dribbler, Dies at 77

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Stephen Curry Hosts Coronavirus Discussion on Instagram Live

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Work Out With Venus Williams. Then Debate Stefon Diggs.

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FIFA Races Toward a Plan to Help Soccer Clubs Survive Shutdown

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Coronavirus Protective Masks to Be Made From M.L.B. Uniform Material

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Baseball Season Opens With a Dash of Imagination

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Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response

Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go.

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W.N.B.A. Will Hold ‘Virtual’ Draft in April

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Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown

From boxing to Formula 1, sports are reinventing the way they are played during coronavirus pandemic.

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Huawei P40 Pro: Hands-on with the new flagship

Huawei reveals its new smartphones - but they lack Google's apps and services.

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Huawei P40 flagship phones launch amid Covid-19 crisis

Experts say demand outside of China is likely to be weak because of the virus pandemic and absent apps.

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Why the U.S. Lagged Behind in the Drive to Postpone the Summer Olympics

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Coronavirus: UK’s WhatsApp bot working after false start

The service, provided by the government, failed to respond to some users when launched on Wednesday.

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It’s Opening Day. Baseball Is Closed.

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It’s Opening Day. Baseball Is Closed.

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Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS.

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Remote working: Seven tips for successful video meetings

Workplace consultant Guenaelle Watson gives seven tips for better video meetings.

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How the Yankees’ Minor Leaguers Spent 2 Weeks in Quarantine

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Can It Still Be ‘Euro 2020’ in 2021? Sponsors Hope So

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On the Schedule: Chess, Horse Racing and Children Lifting

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The Coronavirus and the Postponement of the Olympics, Explained

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The Coronavirus and the Postponement of the Olympics, Explained

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Coronavirus: Tracking app aims for one million downloads

But experts warn people to be careful about other apps that claim to do the same.

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Coronavirus: Radio listening booms while streaming stalls

More people are turning to radio, while web users explore gardening and politics, figures suggest.

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New online communities help those facing isolation

How social media is bringing neighbours together to help others in the coronavirus crisis.

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A Year of ‘What If’ for the N.B.A.

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Coronavirus: Millions yet to receive UK government's Covid-19 text

Vodafone has yet to deliver all the text messages urging the public to stay indoors when possible.

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Deciding to Postpone the Olympics Was Tough. Actually Moving Them May Be Tougher

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N.F.L. Labor Deal Trades Pension Gains for Disability Payment Hit

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A New Rams Logo Draws Digital Boos From Fans

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Facebook group calls soar 1,000% during Italy's lockdown

The social media platform has seen usage rocket in countries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns.

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Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry

At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 (£1,000) for access.

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Coronavirus: Walsall couple live stream wedding on Facebook

Kirsten and Richard Groom's dream wedding was thrown into doubt by the coronavirus restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes

The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children.

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Will the coronavirus change the way we watch films?

The US and China, the world's most lucrative movie markets, are rethinking how they launch new films.

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Clippers Owner Agrees to Buy the Forum in a Deal With M.S.G.

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Mets’ Noah Syndergaard Will Have Tommy John Surgery

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'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.

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Carolina Releases Cam Newton, Completes Housecleaning

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All Alone, Belarus Plays On

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Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS

Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs.

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Olympians Have Another Year to Prepare for Tokyo. It’s a Blessing and a Curse.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft offers free lessons to children

The 12 digital lessons will be available to download until the end of June.

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Mr. Consistency Leaves New England. No, Not Tom Brady

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Coronavirus: Under surveillance and confined at home in Taiwan

Milo was woken by officers after his phone ran out of power overnight, meaning he could not be tracked.

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I.O.C. and Japan Agree to Postpone Tokyo Olympics

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