Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps

Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and a number of U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software.

Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak

The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."

Why credit card rewards target 'convenience' spending

If you're spending a lot on convenience—whether in the form of grocery delivery, ride-hailing or meal delivery—your credit card wants to reward you for it, while encouraging you to spend more.