Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy......»»
COVID-19 crisis increases pressure on social protection systems worldwide
Government measures against the coronavirus, in particular nationwide lockdowns, have at times suspended the mechanisms of the market economy. Through no fault of their own, many people found themselves without work or income overnight. A research te.....»»
Video Game Sales Set To Fall For First Time in Years as Industry Braces For Recession
Video game sales are set to decline annually for the first time in years, as another industry that boomed in the coronavirus era faces the grim prospect of a recession. From a report: The global games and services market is forecast to contract 1.2%.....»»
Coronavirus pandemic has led to more "microworking," study shows
The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people choosing to become "microworkers," a new study shows......»»
On Three Different Continents, Rural Health Strains under the Weight of the Coronavirus
In remote communities in the U.S., Ecuador, and Zimbabwe, these health care workers are fighting much more than the virus -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Apple"s AR headset will slip to Q2 2023, predicts Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that the expected Apple AR headset has been pushed past the original timetable because of the impact of China's coronavirus lockdowns.Following his now validated doubt that Apple would unveil its AR headset at WWDC.....»»
Newly discovered coronavirus common in bank voles
Researchers from the Zoonosis Science Center at Uppsala University have identified a new coronavirus. Their study of approximately 260 bank voles caught around Grimsö, Örebro County, shows that the virus is well established in Sweden's red-backed v.....»»
Apple moves iPad production to Vietnam to beat supply problems
As China continues to recover from its COVID spikes and lockdowns, Apple has asked suppliers to shift more iPad production to Vietnam.China's zero-tolerance coronavirus measures have been effective, but the disruption caused by mass factory closures.....»»
Quanta MacBook factory workers riot over conditions for second time
Following a previous protest over China coronavirus lockdown conditions, workers at the Quanta MacBook Pro plant in Shanghai have again rioted.The first riot in early May was specifically a clash between workers and authorities enforcing a COVID lock.....»»
Sliding to mild? Nope—omicron BA.2 caused worse COVID symptoms than BA.1
Study of 1.5 M finds COVID symptoms shifted with variants. BA.2 caused the most. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Xinhua News Agency) Despite early suggestions that the omicron coronavirus subvariant BA.1 would be mild, a massive wav.....»»
Apple notifies Swift Student Challenge winners, updates WWDC COVID precautions
As WWDC 2022 nears, Apple has begun notifying the winners of its latest Swift Student Challenge, and has updated its coronavirus protections for attendees.As students begin getting their notifications, some are taking to Twitter to share the news —.....»»
U.S. traffic fatalities surge 10.5% in 2021 to highest count since 2005
Traffic deaths surged after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020 as more drivers engaged in unsafe behavior like speeding and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol......»»
Apple partially postpones return to office plan, cites COVID spike
Blaming a rise in coronavirus cases, Apple has told staff they will have to work from offices two days per week, instead of three.Apple has backed down from its controversial mandate that staff must return to office work three days per week from May.....»»
North Korea: Six dead, 350,000 “fevers” as coronavirus spreads “explosively”
South Korea offers medical aid and vaccines, but it's unclear if the North will accept. Enlarge / North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un on June 30, 2019. (credit: Getty | BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI) At least six people in North Korea have.....»»
MacBook Pro supplies will remain tight until well into July
Production of laptop computers in China, including the MacBook Pro, is considerably slower now that it was a few months ago — and not expected to be fully restored before July 2022.The continuing coronavirus lockdowns in China that have been affect.....»»
Apple"s iPhone order shift to beat China lockdown boosted Foxconn"s earnings
Apple moving orders from lockdown-hit factories and suppliers has led iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to report its highest Q1 net income since 2014.The Chinese government's zero-tolerance coronavirus lockdowns have hit around half of Apple's top 200 sup.....»»
White House warns of “pretty sizeable” COVID surge this winter
Cold-weather conditions, relentless march of variants, and waning immunity up risks. Enlarge / White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha gestures as he speaks at a daily press conference in the James Brady Press Brief.....»»
Oh, rats! As New Yorkers emerge from pandemic, so do rodents
They crawled to the surface as the coronavirus pandemic roiled New York City, scurrying out of subterranean nests into the open air, feasting on a smorgasbord of scraps in streets, parks and mounds of curbside garbage. As diners shunned the indoors f.....»»
MacBook Pro plant workers riot over China COVID lockdown
Workers at the Quanta factory in Shanghai have clashed with authorities over China's strict coronavirus measures, with hundreds of employees surging over barriers and shoving past security guards.The 16-inch MacBook ProQuanta is one of the very many.....»»
Apple Fitness+ executives talk about the service"s ambition, and post-pandemic future
Apple Fitness+ launched as coronavirus was keeping people from gyms, but Apple says that the program is a "moral responsibility" that is only getting started.It was September 2020 when Apple introduced the Apple Fitness+ exercise and workout app that.....»»
Covid Hospitalisation May Affect Thinking Similar To 20 Years of Ageing, Study Says
People who have been hospitalised with Covid may be left with difficulties in thinking comparable in magnitude to ageing 20 years, research suggests. From a report: As the pandemic swept the world it became apparent that coronavirus could not only ca.....»»