Copyright of the image LONDONLIVE / ITV Caption of the image Icke was a sports presenter, while Holmes is host of ITV This Morning The transmission of the Ofcom watchdog “gave directions” to ITV following Eamonn Holmes’ comments on 5G technology and coronavirus this morning. The regulator said that Holmes’ …
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Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?
Copyright of the image Getty Images There is growing tension about the best approach to coronavirus contact tracking apps and whether or not the technology can deliver on its promises. Smartphone software was developed to alert users when someone close to them becomes infected. But the Ada Lovelace Institute said …
Read More »Coronavirus: Amazon using thermal cameras to detect Covid-19
Copyright of the image Getty Images Caption of the image Amazon’s warehouses have been the friction sites between employees and the retail giant Amazon has installed thermal cameras in its warehouses in the United Kingdom and around the world to select workers for coronavirus symptoms. Cameras can help detect fever …
Read More »Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube
Copyright of the image Facebook Caption of the image The Facebook gaming app allows you to access game streams, but none of the other Facebook content Facebook launched a dedicated gaming app earlier than expected, in its latest attempt to grow its presence in the world of online games. Facebook …
Read More »Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups
Copyright of the image Getty Images The government has announced a £ 1.25 billion package to support innovative new companies that are not eligible for existing coronavirus rescue programs. It will match up to £ 250 million in private investment and add £ 550 million to an existing loan and …
Read More »Climate change: ‘Bath sponge’ breakthrough could boost cleaner cars
Copyright of the image Getty Images A new material developed by scientists could give a significant boost to a new generation of hydrogen cars. Like a bath sponge, the product is able to hold and release large quantities of gas at pressure and lower costs. Containing billions of small pores, …
Read More »Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?
Copyright of the image Getty Images As a pandemic seizes the world, a person could be forgiven if he forgot about another threat to humanity’s way of life: the rise of robots. For better or worse, robots will replace many humans in their work, analysts say, and the coronavirus epidemic …
Read More »Coronavirus: UK’s first ‘TikTok house’ opens during outbreak
Copyright of the image Fanbytes Caption of the image Seb, Monty, SurfaceLdn, Shauni, Lily and Katie Six of the UK’s most famous TikTok content creators have moved together and are trying to meet an increase in demand from teenagers en masse, despite some doubts about the timing. The Bytehouse collective …
Read More »Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home
Copyright of the image Getty Images Caption of the image It was feared that poorer pupils might miss lessons when teaching online Disadvantaged teenagers in England will be able to borrow laptops to help them study at home when schools are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Education …
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