Technology May 2020

Twitter Adds Warning To Trump Tweet

The president signed an executive order challenging laws that protect social media from liable. Twitter has added a warning to Trump’s tweet about protests over George Floyd’s death.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Fact-Checks Trump

Twitter added a warning phrase to two of President Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in ballots. Trump responded by threatening social media companies.

Technology May 2020

Online Graduations Still Bring Stars

The classes of 2020 are having their graduation commencements online, but their keynote speakers include famous actors, authors, comedians, politicians and civil rights leaders.

Technology May 2020

Pulling The Plug On Distance Learning

Some schools around the U.S. have found distance stressful with too many obstacles like a lack of internet access and devices. The following explores one district in Georgia.

Technology May 2020

Can COVID-19 Survive On My Phone?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wiping down phones, tablets and keyboard on a daily basis to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Technology May 2020

Dental College Creates Testing Swabs

At Augusta University’s dental college in Georgia, 3D printers are churning out nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing kits. Georgia is scrambling to catching up on virus testing.

Technology May 2020

COVID-19 Tracing Apps

In the very near future, cellphone apps may be used to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks. This approach, however, raises concerns about privacy trade-offs.

Technology April 2020

High Schoolers Head Online For Their Proms

With social distancing during the pandemic, high school students are turning to virtual proms. Zoom “meetings” in this case allow teenagers to have the social part of the prom.

Technology April 2020

$23M To Help Detroit Students During Pandemic

Around $17 million is going to be spent on tablets for Detroit students impacted by the pandemic. An additional $6 million will be spent on internet accessibility.

Technology April 2020

Is Distance Learning Working During Pandemic?

School closures mean students are supposed to log into virtual classrooms. Lack of internet access and computers, and at home distractions are obstacles to their education.

Technology April 2020

Tech Companies Fight Against Bad Virus Info

Google, Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies are taking action against the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. This includes information about hydroxychloroquine.

Technology April 2020

UVU Making Masks For Virus First Responders

Utah Valley University, as well as, BYU, the Nebo School District and other organizations are using 3D printing to make masks for first responders dealing with the novel coronavirus.