As COVID-19 spreads, phone sales tumble, and China suffers most

Global smartphone market shipment data showed a slowing in sales by 14% in the month of February. Information from Counterpoint Research suggested that this trend isn’t about to end. Counterpoint senior analyst Jean Park went so far as to say “the worst is yet to come.” This has a bit to do with the prediction that this pandemic will be … Continue reading

US Coronavirus vaccine trial expands to second test location

A coronavirus vaccine study has expanded to a second location, with new volunteers for the potentially COVID-19-preventing injection being sought in Atlanta. The initial trial began earlier this month in Seattle, hoping that a new and experimental vaccine, mRNA-1273, could provide a fix to the spreading coronavirus pandemic. mRNA-1273 is the handiwork of scientists at the National Institute of Allergy … Continue reading

NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits

Gig economy workers in New York won a significant battle this week after the state’s Court of Appeals ruled in their favor against Postmates. Supporting a previous state decision, the court said Postmates couriers should be considered employees for t…

Digestive Issues Might Be An Early Sign Of Coronavirus

New data suggests problems like nausea and diarrhea may be some of the first COVID-19 symptoms.

This Is What Dating Is Like During The Coronavirus

Singles are bored at home and social distancing. Needless to say, it’s wild out there on dating apps.

Hori’s Split Pad Pro Demon X Machina Controller Is Down to $41

HORI Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro | $41 | Amazon

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GOP Candidate Sends Fundraising Email, While Decrying Fundraising During Coronavirus Crisis

Donald Bolduc went on a radio show and said he wouldn’t ask people for money. But he sent out an email doing just that.

Four Die On Cruise Ship With Passengers Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

The four “older” guests who died were on a Holland America cruise ship with at least two positive coronavirus cases.

Trump Orders GM To Produce Ventilators, Invoking Defense Production Act

The memo directed at General Motors comes as hospitals say they’ll need more ventilators for the coronavirus pandemic.

Ten Things That Are More Expensive Than Tar Sands Oil Right Now

There really couldn’t be a better time to wean ourselves off oil. Even before the spread of covid-19, the oil industry was doing badly. Now that the pandemic is lowering worldwide demand, it’s utterly fucked.

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