Tech
More News
-
Robot designed in China could help save lives on medical frontline
Researchers at one of China’s top universities have designed a robot
-
Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers
Jeff Bezos the world’s richest person said it is raising overtime pay for associates working in its US warehouses
-
iPhone's Siri can now help you check for coronavirus symptoms
When you ask Siri "do I have coronavirus", the assistant will respond with a questionaire
-
Pakistanis to hear COVID-19 message instead of ringtone when they call each other
The initiative was announced by Tania Aidrus, Head of Digital Pakistan on Twitter
-
Facebook donates emergency reserve of 720,000 masks due to coronavirus outbreak
Facebook has donated its emergency reserve of 720,000 masks to provide health workers with more protective gear
-
Don't stop the music: DJ hosts 10-hour Instagram dance party
Celebrity DJ D-Nice has begun hosting virtual dance parties on his Instagram Live channel
-
Google, YouTube launch new resources to help educate students at home
Google's page is called ‘Teach From Home’ which offers recommendations on how teachers can teach remotely
-
Smartphone sales nosedive amid pandemic
Smartphone shipments will continue to struggle throughout March
-
Google Maps warns to call your doctor before visiting
Google Map will show a warning alert when users search for "doctor"
-
US senators question Amazon on coronavirus safety at warehouses
Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos has not given enough support to warehouse staff during the coronavirus outbreak
-
Google launches coronavirus website
Google launched a website with information about coronavirus guidance
-
Singapore launches contact tracing mobile app to track coronavirus infections
The TraceTogether app will work by exchanging short distance Bluetooth signals between phones
-
YouTube, Amazon Prime forgo streaming quality to relieve European networks
YouTube and Amazon joined Netflix in responding to a call by the European Union industry
-
Retailers offer discounts, waive shipping fees to boost online sales
Nike sent out an email to customers advertising 25% off everything on its website
-
Google cancels annual developer conference on coronavirus fears
The alarming global spread of the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on businesses
-
Netflix commits $100 mn to help actors, crews thrown out of work
Netflix to help actors and production crews endure the hit to paychecks caused by the coronavirus pandemic
-
Uber shares soar after CEO says enough cash to ride out coronavirus crisis
Shares of Uber surged as much as 44%
-
Hong Kong activates only a third of virus quarantine wristbands as thousands return home
Only a third of the 6,000 electronic wristbands issued to them being activated
-
OPPO launches Reno 3 series online
New OPPO smartphone will be available for pre-order on 20th March 2020
-
World's fastest supercomputer identifies chemicals that could stop coronavirus
Supercomputer Summit identified 77 chemicals which could help researchers bring out the most effective vaccine
-
YouTube to reduce streaming quality in Europe due to coronavirus
YouTube is the second company after Netflix to act
-
Tesla suspends production at US vehicle factory due to coronavirus
Tesla ended a standoff with local California authorities
-
New Google Doodle honours handwashing pioneer
In light of COVID-19 outbreak Google Doodle recognizes Dr Ignaz Semmelweis
-
Former Uber self-driving head Levandowski agrees to plea deal over Google secrets
He faced 10 years in prison on each count if convicted
-
Remote work during coronavirus outbreak puts millions more on Microsoft Teams, Slack
Microsoft Teams chat and conferencing app gained more than 12 million daily users
-
Coronavirus deals blow to NASA's 2024 return-to-moon plan
The coronavirus has dealt a blow to NASA’s plan with temporary closure of two rocket production facilities
-
Google exploring using location info to slow coronavirus spread
Google is exploring ways to use location information to slow the spread of the coronavirus
-
Stuck at home: Playtech says players spend time on online poker and bingo
People are playing more poker and bingo online to relieve the boredom
-
Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play
Google is increasingly pressing to embed code in their own products that will deepen its access to data on consumers
-
Sony reveals full PlayStation 5 specifications
PlayStation 5 will be one of Sony's most powerful machines
-
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test
Bitcoin prices collapsed nearly 40%
-
TikTok reveals first members of new US content-moderation committee
TikTok named the initial members of a US-focused content moderation committee to advise on its policies
-
US mobility startups feel the chill from the COVID-19 crisis
US startup companies focused on transportation technology could be among the casualties of COVID-19
-
WhatsApp launches coronavirus information hub
WhatsApp has also donated $1m to the International Fact-Checking Network to debunk coronavirus rumours
-
Dance Dance Dance: Japanese classical dance defies virus via online lessons
Japanese dance is using modern technology
-
Facebook struggles as use increases during coronavirus lockdown
Facebook said it would place "authoritative" coronavirus content at the top of user feeds
-
Dating in the time of coronavirus: Chat online, meet much later
Other sites are emerging too, such as 'Quarantine Together'
-
Apple brings back 'scissor' keyboards in latest MacBook Air
Apple launched an updated version of its MacBook Air
-
Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers
Working from home with laptops and company data, cybersecurity experts say hackers will follow
-
Vodafone data traffic surges 50% due to coronavirus
Vodafone, the world’s second-largest mobile operator
-
TikTok tried to remove videos from ugly, poor users
According to a TikTok spokesperson, these guidelines are there to prevent bullying
-
Samsung expects chip demand to grow this year
Samsung is the world's largest memory chip maker
-
Pakistan launches bilingual chatbot to address coronavirus concerns
The coronavirus chatbot is accessible via Facebook Messenger
-
Facebook bug causes legitimate coronavirus posts to be marked as spam
Topics including coronavirus being erroneously marked as spam
-
Coronavirus pandemic hands Big Tech a chance to burnish its image
Google, Facebook and Amazon are using their size, reach and technological prowess to help Americans
-
Amazon prioritises medical supplies, staples for delivery
People have turned to Amazon for anything from toilet tissue to groceries and pet treats
-
Nintendo online gaming network back after major outage
Gamers breathed a sigh of relief after the end of a network outage that affected Nintendo's online games
-
Uber suspends pooled rides in US Canada to limit coronavirus spread
Regular rides and the company’s food delivery platform Uber Eats remain available
-
Trials of potential coronavirus treatments start for some existing drugs
Drugs used for treating arthritis are being tested as treatments for COVID-19
-
White House urges researchers to use AI to analyse 29,000 coronavirus papers
The White House officials said t had partnered with companies such as Microsoft