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Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon Tell Workers to Stay Home Because of Coronavirus
Microsoft and Facebook told employees in Seattle to stay home as coronavirus spreads throughout the city.
Amazon Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Amazon said an employee tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is being quarantined.
Google Calls Off I/O 2020 Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
Google cancels the I/O conference more than two months in advance over the coronavirus.
Google to Invest $10 billion in US Data Centers and Offices in 2020
Google announced on Wednesday it would invest over $10 billion in US data centers and offices in 2020.
Apple Quietly Joins FIDO Alliance Body for Passwordless Authentication
Apple's logo now appears on FIDO Alliance's list of board level members.
Apple Suppliers Plan to Resume Production on Monday Despite Coronavirus
Reports indicate that Apple suppliers, including and Foxconn, Quanta Computer, plan to resume production on February 10, despite the Coronavirus outbreak's continued effects.
Amazon Accuses Honey Extension of Being a Security Risk
Amazon issued warnings to its customers saying the Honey browser extension represents a security risk and should be uninstalled immediately.
Apple Opens Bug Bounty Program With Max $1.5M Payout
Apple opened up its bug bounty program, which pays a maximum of $1.5 million, to the public.