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Jack Ma is sending 1.8Mn masks, 210K COVID-19 test kits, ventilators and more to under-equipped Asian countries

Jack Ma is continuing with his earlier philanthropic efforts in the ongoing…
Google

Google cancels I/O 2020 developers’ conference amid COVID-19 outbreak

While most events/conferences have announced cancellations, there still wasn’t any official news…
Elon Musk

SpaceX and Tesla “are working on ventilators”, tweets Elon Musk

Following up his Twitter discussion on Tesla and SpaceX producing ventilators, Elon…
Ola Electric disputes sales, registration issues.

Ola, Uber suspend ride-sharing in India as social distancing takes priority

In a bid to promote social distancing and contain the spread of…
Paytm CEO

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma gives up his salary for the next two months

Difficult times often bring the best out of people. As much as…

After Netflix, now YouTube lowers streaming quality in EU for 30 days to avoid network strain amid COVID-19 outbreak

After Netflix decided to stream all of its content on Standard Definition…

Anti-Malarial drug found to be effective in treatment of COVID-19, claim new studies

Scientists throughout the world have gone into overdrive, trying to find ways…

Uber rides down by 60-70% due to COVID-19 pandemic, but shares surge as CEO assures of $10Bn+ cash pile

The catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic, that has lead to the death of over…
Tesla

Tesla finally suspends production at California factory, “China is operating normally” says Elon Musk

Tesla has finally announced suspension of production at its Fremont, california factory.…
Microsoft

Microsoft Teams hits 44 Million DAUs as COVID-19 outbreak makes work from home, the new normal

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought humanity to its knees- literally. The deadly…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Tesla ‘will make ventilators if there is a shortage’, tweets Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s love for Twitter just fails to fade. The social media…

Tesla cites “conflicting guidance” from government, asks workers to come to factory despite prohibitory orders

Despite a statewide shelter in place directive, Tesla has asked its employees…

Oxford scientists develop new technique that produces COVID-19 test results in just half an hour

The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have drastic impact globally. And even…
Tesla sales fall again, challenges persist

Tesla market cap plummets to $80 billion as markets continue to tank amid COVID-19 outbreak

The coronavirus fear has possibly put a stop to Tesla’s glorious run…

Melbourne scientists successfully map human body’s response to COVID-19 virus in a potential breakthrough

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely taken over the world now. Even as…

Facebook announces $100 million in cash grants and ad credits grant for small business impacted by COVID-19 outbreak

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, humanity is tackling (or at least trying…

Facebook, Reddit, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter and Youtube join hands to fight the COVID-19 infodemic

Coronavirus is dangerous, no doubt about it. But something that’s just as…

First human clinical trials for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine begin in the US

A clinical human trial for the coronavirus, first of its kind, has…
Microsoft

Microsoft Teams goes down as work from home becomes the new normal

Not finding something when you need it the most- really frustrating right?…

Another volatile day for Bitcoin, touches $4400 before recovering as investors continue to pull out from risk assets

A new week, a new beginning- not for the cryptocurrency market though,…