Welcome to the Tech Meam Ride Home for Friday, March 27th, 2020. I'm Brian McCullough today.

Apple has released an official COVID-19 app.

Ming-Chu Quo says arm-based Macbooks are coming next year.

Sony is spinning off a lot of the parts of itself

that make it a tech company.

Instacart workers are planning on a nationwide strike on Monday and of course the weekend long read suggestions.

Here's what you missed today in the world of tech.

Just a few minutes ago Apple launched a new COVID-19 app and website that is based on

CDC guidance quoting the post in Apple's newsroom that just announced all this.

The new COVID-19 website and COVID-19 app available on the App Store were created in partnership

with the CDC, the Coronavirus task force, and FEMA to make it easy

for people across the country to get trusted information and guidance at a time when the

U.S. is feeling the heavy burden of COVID-19. The COVID-19 app and website allow users to answer a series of questions

around risk factors, recent exposure, and symptoms for themselves or a loved one. In turn, they will

receive CDC recommendations on next steps, including guidance on social distancing and self-isolation,

how to closely monitor symptoms, whether or not a test is recommended at this time,

and when to contact a medical provider. This new screening tool is designed to be a resource for individuals and

does not replace instructions from a health care provider or guidance from state and

local health authorities.

The app and website also offer access to resources

to help people stay informed and get the support they need. Users will receive

answers to frequently ask questions about COVID-19, including who is most at risk and how to recognize symptoms.

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