App helping older adults with technology sees rise in users amid pandemic
As stay-at-home orders continue, the internet, apps and anything high tech is becoming increasingly useful and necessary. For older adults, this can be a daunting task.
Startup helps older adults with technology
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with Lawrence Kosick, the co-founder of Get Set Up, about the way they are helping seniors navigate modern day technologies.
Bay Area churches are live streaming Good Friday and Easter services
Faith leaders and their congregations are coping with challenging times.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
Colleges turning to technology to provide virtual tours amid COVID-19 pandemic
KTVU Reporter Jesse Gary explains the new technology San Jose State University is bringing in to provide these virtual tours.
Alameda County Superior Court announces enhanced remote services in response to COVID-19
On Friday, the court tested a video arraignment calendar in Department 105 at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
FBI warns of potential increased risk of child exploitation due to COVID-19 related school closures
The FBI provided tips for parents and guardians to help keep children safe.
Police investigate after teens seen coughing on produce as part of prank
Police in Virginia asked parents to monitor their children's activities, as well as their social media posts during the COVID-19 outbreak, after a group of teens were seen filming themselves coughing on fruit and vegetables at a store.
Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
E3 2020, the world's biggest gaming conference, canceled over coronavirus concerns
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, a massive video-game conference better known as E3 that was scheduled for June at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Apple releases guidelines for cleaning iPhones and other devices amid coronavirus
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
Apple to pay up to $500M over battery-related phone slowdown
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
Network services restored after outage at 26 Contra Costa County libraries
The outage was the result of ongoing work to secure the Contra Costa County Library network, which was the target of a Jan. 3 cyber attack.
TikTok is a major outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird
From the perspective of teens, TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird.
Atlanta girl, 8, hosts Target-themed birthday party at local store, complete with uniforms
An 8-year-old girl celebrated her birthday at her favorite place: Target.
Facebook VP of Messenger Stan Chudnovsky discusses privacy, encryption
The massive project has already gotten pushback from regulators worried about Facebook's size and power. Government officials also worry about Facebook's plans to extend end-to-end encryption to Messenger.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
Facebook cancels San Francisco conference amid growing coronavirus concerns
Facebook media relations chief Anthony Harrison says, “Our priority is the health and safety of our teams, so out of an abundance of caution, we canceled our Global Marketing Summit due to the evolving public health risks related to coronavirus.”