How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?
NHSX is developing the app, but tech giants Google and Apple are also involved.
UK News|Apr 24, 2020
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Apple and Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The technology works by harnessing short-range Bluetooth signals.
World News|Apr 10, 2020
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Research app hopes to harness network of phones to help coronavirus research
The Vodafone Foundation and Imperial College London’s award-winning DreamLab app is being used to boost Covid-19 research.
UK News|Apr 8, 2020
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China’s Huawei says 2019 sales up 19% despite US sanctions
The company, the world’s number two smartphone brand, said 2019 handset sales rose 15% to 240 million.
World News|Mar 31, 2020
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Houseparty: Tips and tricks on using the video chat app
The app has gained popularity during lockdown. We reveal how to get the best out of it.
UK News|Mar 30, 2020
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Life on the inside: 10 hobbies to keep you busy during self-isolation
Painting, gardening and learning a language could help pass the time during lockdown in the UK.
UK News|Mar 26, 2020
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Xbox announces free educational Minecraft content for children in lockdown
The new materials will be free to download until the end of June.
UK News|Mar 24, 2020
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The best video apps to stay in touch while social distancing
Technology can enable friends and family to come together during the Covid-19 outbreak.
UK News|Mar 23, 2020
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What to you do if you encounter technical problems when working from home
Tips on what to do if you are suffering Wi-Fi dropouts as you move to remote working.
UK News|Mar 23, 2020
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Twitter trials ‘fleets’ to encourage people to post thoughts
Twitter’s product lead acknowledged the similarity to the Stories function on Instagram and Facebook.
UK News|Mar 4, 2020
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BBC releases app for its first multiplayer game aimed at young players
Nightfall does not include loot boxes, ads, micro-transactions nor the ability to chat.
UK News|Feb 4, 2020
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Transgender flag among new emoji approved for 2020
A total of 117 new characters and images will be released later this year.
Viral News|Jan 30, 2020
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Dolphin sightings, a commuting seal and thousands helping the UK’s seas
This year saw 41 new marine conservation zones announced, but UK waters are still at risk from invasive species and plastic litter, experts warn.
UK News|Dec 31, 2019
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Scottish Gaelic app ‘has more users than people who can speak language’
The course launched in the run-up to St Andrew’s Day has accrued more than 65,000 learners in less than a week, according to developers.
UK News|Dec 4, 2019
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Scottish Gaelic course to launch on language learning service
Around 20,000 people have registered ahead of the release on Duolingo on St Andrew’s Day.
UK News|Nov 28, 2019
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