Coronavirus

Amazon Respects Rights Of Workers To Join Union

Not a problem? Amazon responds to media report on union activity tracking, by saying it respects worker rights to join…

4 years ago

Twitter, Facebook Sanction President Trump’s Misleading Covid-19 Posts

After he leaves hospital, Twitter and Facebook take action against 'Coronavirus misinformation' posts by US President Trump

4 years ago

Google Rebrands G Suite To Google Workspace

With businesses changing the way they work because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Google opts to rebrand its business software -…

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Amazon Admits 20,000 Staff Infected By Covid-19

Nearly 20,000 staff have been infected by Coronavirus, Amazon reveals after concerns about warehouse conditions during pandemic

4 years ago

Google’s Pixel 5 Targets Coronavirus Impacted Economies

Flagship Pixel smartphone designed for the economic downturn being experienced around the world because of Covid-19 pandemic

4 years ago

Google To Lease More London Office Space, Despite Remote Working

Search engine giant to lease extra 70,000 sq ft of office space in London’s King’s Cross area, despite remote working…

4 years ago

Google Maps To Track Local Coronavirus Hotspots

Useful Covid-19 tracking data in your area. Google Maps will from this week being to show how prevalent coronavirus is…

4 years ago

NHS Covid-19 Tracing App Launches, But Not On Older iPhones

Coronavirus contact tracing app for people in England and Wales finally available for download, but it won't work on older…

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Mobile World Congress Postponed To June 2021

Safety concerns due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic around the world, delays telecom sector's biggest gathering to June 2021

4 years ago

Apple Unveils Watch 6 And New iPads

Apple launches new Watch Series 6 that measures blood oxygen levels to help in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic,…

4 years ago

Facebook Acquires More Office Space, Despite Remote Working Plan

Social networking platform acquires more office space in Washington, despite allowing staff to work from home until July 2021

4 years ago

England, Wales Contact Tracing App To Launch On 24 September

The Government has confirmed it will release its delayed contact tracing app for England and Wales on Thursday 24 September

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Scotland Launches Covid-19 Contact Tracing App

Scottish government makes its Coronavirus contact tracing app (Protect Scotland) live as it tries to slow Covid-19 infections

4 years ago

Uber Pledges Electric Only Rides By 2030

Firm pledges to rid itself of combustion engine powered vehicles in US and Europe by 2030, and will be zero-emission…

4 years ago

Facebook To Halt Last Minute Political Adverts In US

Facebook said it will not take on any new political ads in the seven days prior to the US election,…

4 years ago

Apple, Google Offer Covid-19 Contact Tracing

No need for official government app! Apple and Google to roll-out built-in Covid-19 exposure notifications to smartphones

4 years ago

Apple Orders 75 Million 5G iPhones From Suppliers – Report

Big demand expected for next generation iPhone handsets, as Apple reportedly asks suppliers to build 75 million 5G iPhones

4 years ago

Bletchley Park Faces Funding Crisis, Prepares To Axe Staff

World war 2 code breaking centre is facing a funding crisis due to Coronavirus pandemic, with third of workforce being…

4 years ago

Apple To Reopen Some US Stores – Report

Open, close, open, close, open. A small number of Apple's retail stores in the United States will reportedly reopen at…

4 years ago

NHS Covid-19 Tracing App Set For Public Trials Today

Three months later than planned, NHS Coronavirus contact tracing app for England and Wales is to begin public trials today

4 years ago

NHS Staff Subjected To Scam Emails During Pandemic Height

So low. NHS staff received over 40,000 of phishing and scam emails during the worst months of the Coronavirus pandemic…

4 years ago

Mozilla To Axe Quarter Of Its Workforce

Jobs losses. 250 jobs to be axed at Firefox creator Mozilla, with Coronavirus being blamed for “significant restructuring”

4 years ago

Eurostar Blames Coronavirus For Limiting Onboard Wi-Fi

Wait...what? Train operator Eurostar says withdrawal of Wi-Fi connectivity from standard class carriages was down to Covid-19

4 years ago

NHS Covid-19 Tracing App For England, Wales, Nears Launch

Date for limited rollout of delayed NHS track and trace app for England and Wales expected to be announced within…

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Facebook Staff To Work From Home Until July 2021

Facebook follows Google lead by extending right of staffers to work from home until July 2021, amid ongoing Coronavirus pandemic

4 years ago

Scotland To Launch Own Coronavirus Tracing App

Scotland to develop Covid-19 contact tracing app based on software already used in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, amidst…

4 years ago

Apple Delays iPhone 12, As Sales Shrug Off Virus Gloom

What pandemic? Apple defies store closures, stalling economies and the global Coronavirus pandemic to deliver strong financials

4 years ago

Coronavirus Tracing App Released In Northern Ireland

Mobile app for tracking and tracing coronavirus cases in Northern Ireland has been released to Apple and Google App stores

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Google To Allow Staff To Work From Home Until July 2021

Coronavirus consequence. Search engine giant extends work at home option for its worldwide workforce until at least July 2021

4 years ago

COVID Commerce: How Retailing Will Be Reshaped By The Pandemic

COVID-19 may have changed the retail landscape forever. What will retailing look like in a post-COVID-19 world? Will the high…

4 years ago