We must solve for the virus and the economy. It starts with battling the virus.Everything has changed. Just a few weeks ago, all of us were living our usual busy lives. Now, things normally taken for granted—an evening with friends, the daily commute, a plane flight home—are no longer possible. Daily reports of increasing infections and deaths across the world raise our anxiety and, in cases...

As we adjust to this new normal, we are understanding the value of a good pair of earphones. Given that we are constantly on a video call with a co-worker/friend or isolating with roommates/family, earphones are a part of the heroes of our homes…of course, WiFi is the supreme leader of that list. Inspired by essential personal devices that help us during quarantine, designer Felipe Duarte has...

As if American workers don’t have enough to worry about right now, the COVID-19 pandemic is resurfacing concerns about technology’s impact on the future of work. Put simply, any coronavirus-related recession is likely to bring about a spike in labor-replacing automation.What’s the connection between recessions and automation? On its face, the transition to automation may appear to be a stead...

As a significant part of the world population is currently on lockdown in an attempt to contain the coronavirus pandemic, people are turning to technology to work, communicate and stay in touch with their loved ones.Unsurprisingly, workplace communication tools such as Slack and Teams have seen a jump in usage as working from home has become the new norm in recent weeks. People are also making...

We’ve reported on shipping containers being used for lots of different projects before, such as swimming pools, bars, and houses, but Connected Units for Respiratory Ailment (CURA) is an example that could potentially save lives. It involves transforming the metal boxes into easily transportable intensive care units (ICU) that can be shipped worldwide to help those in need of treatment as COVI...

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Companies can brace themselves for lasting changes to the sector even as they grapple with short-term disruption.We’ve put together an operational checklist to help retailers frame their immediate response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their medium-term planning for an eventual recovery.Key actions include empowering your emergency response team, putting store operations and online fulfillment...

Laptops are leveling up thanks to foldable display technology. These new foldable and flexible screens offer increased ease and deeper engagement with content, ultimately facilitating a more immersive user experience. Check out the following brands that are pioneering this tech below.IntelIntel recently debuted the Horseshoe Bend, a premium laptop PC prototype that boasts a very large screen. T...

The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has generated fear that is impacting everything from travel and everyday activities to work-from-home policies and government interventions. Our research revealed that many US consumers believe that “the world is in serious danger” due to the virus (46% of consumers surveyed), that “there will be a recession” (56% of consumers), and that “the worst impacts are a...