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Uber, Lyft suspend shared rides to limit coronavirus spread

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Passengers won’t be able to pool their Uber rides or use Lyft’s shared rides in the US or Canada for the time being. Angela Lang/CNET Uber and Lyft announced they’re temporarily suspending shared rides in the US and Canada …

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Microsoft Stores to shut globally due to coronavirus concerns

Apple last week announced it was shutting all of its Apple Stores throughout the US in order to help curb the coronavirus‘ spread. Now, Microsoft is following suite. The tech giant announced on Tuesday that it’s closing all Microsoft Stores around the globe.  “All Microsoft Store locations are currently closed until further notice due to COVID-19 health concerns,” read a …

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Uber Eats waives delivery fees amid coronavirus outbreak

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. With people staying home due to the coronavirus outbreak, Uber Eats is trying to help keep local restaurants in business by waiving delivery fees across across the US and Canada. “We will also launch daily dedicated, targeted marketing campaigns — both in-app and …

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Internet and wireless providers will waive late fees and keep Americans connected

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Broadband and wireless companies are signing a “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” at the request of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai, to ensure customers in the US aren’t cut off from communications services during the coronavirus pandemic. Pai said in a release Friday that …

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Amazon plans to hire 100,000 more US workers to handle coronavirus demand

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amazon said Monday it plans to hire 100,000 more part-time and full-time warehouse workers and delivery drivers in the US to help it manage the huge increase in online shopping during the novel coronavirus outbreak. “We are seeing a significant increase in demand, …

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Apple explains how to return and repair devices while stores are closed globally

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. After deciding to temporarily close all of its retail stores outside of China, Apple is extending its product return and exchange policy. The tech giant on Monday also provided new information about how to get devices in for repairs.  In the new FAQ, Apple …

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Apple, Google, Amazon block nonofficial coronavirus apps from app stores

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Earlier this month, Apple started cracking down on apps related to the coronavirus outbreak. It reportedly rejected apps from at least four developers whose apps would’ve displayed stats about which countries had confirmed cases of the disease, which has since been labeled a pandemic …

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Verizon closing some retail stores to slow spread of coronavirus

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Verizon will close some of its retail stores across the country, following increased concerns about the spread of the pandemic coronavirus throughout the country. The company said retail employees will begin to work from home, helping customers online and through the phone. Verizon …

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Microsoft moves Build developer conference online as coronavirus spreads

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. One of Microsoft’s biggest events of the year will be held online, following concerns about the novel coronavirus outbreak that’s been labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Microsoft said it made the choice to move the event online following health and safety recommendations …

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Apple closes Italian stores and halts education sessions at American stores

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple’s retail stores are responding to the growing threat of the novel coronavirus. The company has closed its stores throughout Italy after the country went on lockdown, halted its Today at Apple in-store education sessions elsewhere, and reduced other potential chances for staff and …

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