IBM says super computing can help researchers find a cure for COVID-19, while Honeywell is doubling production to make N95 masks.
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GameStop closes retail doors after backlash amid coronavirus concerns
GameStop had remained open for business at a time when most other non-essential businesses had closed doors. It argued that it was “essential.”
Zoom alternatives: what about Hangouts, Skype and Teams?
Zoom, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams and Skype are all free, though Teams and Zoom have paid versions too. You can be sillier on non Zoom apps.
Microsoft sees huge boost to Teams with 44 million, with COVID-19 sending workers home
Noise suppression feature for Teams is cool but won’t be available until later this year. Teams now has 44 million daily users.
Using Zoom?
10 tips for best use
Amid coronavirus concerns, Chase Bank to temporarily close 1,000 branches, reduce hours
Chase says drive-up windows will remain open and that most non-teller bank staff can work at home. This leaves Chase with 4,000 open branches
Coronavirus: Trying to order groceries online? Some tips to do it successfully
If ordering groceries is a fail, try again. Retailers are overwhelmed. Best time to order: early.
Coronavirus forces touring comedian to take his show to YouTube
A comic with huge following on YouTube and Facebook is trying to revive the comedy club scene with free livestreams amid COVID-19 cancellations.
Will coronavirus make mobile payment systems like Apple Pay, Google Pay mainstream?
Apple Pay is the most popular form of mobile pay, but there are still some notable holdouts from companies that don’t offer it, most notably Walmart.
Amid coronavirus buying, Amazon sold out of bottled water and toilet paper, too
E-tailer now offers free delivery on food items for Prime members, but some products won’t be available until mid-April.