Neowin News Feed for: Ebola

Microsoft's Premonition: A vision that could end the spread of disease

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:44:12 +0000

Microsoft's Project Premonition is a 5-year-long research endeavor with the stated goal of stopping the spread of disease, by employing modern technologies for early detection and analysis. Read more...

This Android tablet is designed to prevent the spread of Ebola

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:10:01 +0000

While Ebola might not be at the forefront of the news in the U.S, the disease is still rampant in West Africa. But, a tablet designed to withstand the elements is aiming to improve work in the field. Read more...

iPhone 6, Ebola top this year's most searched Google terms

Jett Goldsmith — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:44:01 +0000

Google has released an in-depth list of its top search trends for 2014, including a country-by-country breakdown. Terms topping the global list include 'iPhone 6,' 'Ebola,' and even 'Flappy Bird.' Read more...

Google to donate over $10 million to help in fight against Ebola

Andy Weir — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:34:01 +0000

Google is donating $10m to not-for-profit organizations working to fight the threat of Ebola, and it will donate up to $5m more, by giving $2 for every $1 donated to various nonprofits. Read more...

Microsoft uses Azure to help fight Ebola

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced it is letting researchers use the massive computing power of its Azure cloud to help research projects aimed at fighting Ebola, an infectious diseases that's spreading fast. Read more...