Five times tech did not go as planned for the Government
The failure of the coronavirus contact tracing app is not the first time the Government has changed course on tech-related matters.
UK News|Jun 18, 2020
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Covid-19 contact tracing app switched to Apple-Google model
No date has been set for the rollout of the app, despite Matt Hancock having previously said it would be available in mid-May.
UK News|Jun 18, 2020
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Covid-19 contact-tracing app: What has changed and why is it taking so long?
After weeks of testing its own approach on the Isle of Wight, NHSX will now use the method developed by Apple and Google.
UK News|Jun 18, 2020
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Major U-turn as Government ditches attempt to build its own Covid-19 tracing app
Efforts are now to be targeted on developing a programme to support the NHS Test and Trace service based on the Google-Apple model.
UK News|Jun 18, 2020
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Test and trace app u-turn as latest figures show only 73% of cases contacted
Nine out of 10 contacts of those who are being reached are being traced, figures show.
UK News|Jun 18, 2020
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Clegg defends Facebook policy allowing ‘abhorrent’ Trump posts
The social network has launched a new Voting Information Centre in the US to fight election misinformation.
UK News|Jun 17, 2020
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New scam advert alert system launched to target online fraud
The new scheme with sees regulators and online platforms working together to remove scam adverts.
UK News|Jun 15, 2020
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Google says Churchill image missing because of bug in system
The tech giant apologised for a system issue during an update which meant no image of Winston Churchill was being displayed in search results.
UK News|Jun 15, 2020
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Amazon business practices reviewed in two US states
The probes in California and Washington reportedly centre on whether laws were broken with regard to independent merchants.
World News|Jun 13, 2020
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How the Queen has embraced technology over the years
The monarch has carried out her first video conference call as part of her official public duties.
UK News|Jun 11, 2020
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Tech giants unveil new collective plans to tackle online child abuse content
The Technology Coalition, whose members include industry giants, plans to improve collaboration between firms to help fight online child abuse.
UK News|Jun 11, 2020
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CrossFit founder quits amid backlash over George Floyd tweet
Greg Glassman had previously apologised and now says he will retire.
World News|Jun 10, 2020
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EU wants tech giants to report monthly on coronavirus fake news
The EU has unveiled a plan to fight disinformation linked to coronavirus.
World News|Jun 10, 2020
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Google Maps to show public transport coronavirus warnings
The move comes as the Government prepares to make face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from June 15.
UK News|Jun 10, 2020
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Virtual internships offered to help next generation gain job skills
Major companies such as Google, Marks & Spencer, PwC and Vodafone will all be taking part in the scheme.
UK News|Jun 8, 2020
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