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Digital Bingeing: Time On Screens During COVID-19
We're turning to screens more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. But what are the implications of spending so much time online? -
Remote Teaching Presents Hurdles for Special Education
The abrupt switch to instruction from home is forcing special education teachers to face a new set of challenges. -
'Animal Crossing' Video Game Provides Space For People To Grieve Real Life Losses
In a time when funerals are limited due to social distancing rules, some people have been turning to Nintendo's "Animal Crossing" game. -
Are You Feeling 'Zoom Fatigue'?
Behavior analyst Laura Dudley says people are feeling drained after video conference calls due to increased self-awareness and a lack of normal social cues. -
Apple And Google Create Coronavirus Tracker For Cell Phones
The two companies have teamed up to provide users with coronavirus tracking abilities. -
Somerville Startup Biobot Analytics Scours Sewage For Coronavirus
Scientists and public health officials hope that sewage can help us track and treat the coronavirus -
Telemedicine Calls Soar As People Avoid Emergency Rooms Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Federal and Massachusetts are taking steps to ensure the services are covered. -
Internet Traffic Surges As Companies And Schools Send People Home
People are turning to video streaming and online gaming, while companies scramble to make sure their systems can handle remote workers. -
Andy Ihnatko: It's 'Not Feasible' For A Smart Speaker To Secretly Record You
Your smart speaker isn't always listening in on your conversations, studies find. -
Twitter's 'Heart Is In The Right Place' In Fighting Misinformation, Says Andy Ihnatko
The platform is testing new ways to alert users when there is a falsehood in a tweet.
