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Virus spurs unexpected test for US schools: Online learning

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus shutdowns have launched an unplanned, unprecedented experiment with online education at schools across the U.S., and the nation’s largest school system plunged in Monday as New York City asked over 1.1 million students to log in and learn. After a whirlwind week of planning, […]

Google sibling Verily launches COVID-19 screening website

By RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google sister company Verily has launched a website to screen people who think they might have COVID-19 and point them to testing sites. But you probably can’t use it to get tested quite yet. Verily, a health tech company owned by Google parent Alphabet, launched […]

eSIM – deployment of the subscription solution

Mobile manufacturer Ericsson is introducing an industry first entitlement server solution for on-device eSIM subscription activation without QR-codes for smartphones – starting with Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip. This solution will enable consumers to activate and manage their eSIM-enabled smartphone in a number of clicks. Along with Ericsson’s eSIM solution, which took off […]

Japan to discuss comprehensive plan for 6G

Japan has started to work on devising a 6G strategy with the intent of rolling it out from 2030, as they look to make up for lost ground in their slow start in 5G. Firstly, let us be clear, that no one knows exactly what 6G is – but it is going to be faster, […]

Deep Learning Algorithm Discovers Powerful Antibiotic

MIT researchers have published that a deep learning algorithm has discovered a new drug that kills a vast number of the world’s most complex disease-inducing bacteria, including some strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The researchers trained a deep learning model to identify the kinds of molecules that kill bacteria. The algorithm can screen more than a […]

Insider Q&A: Facebook VP of Messenger discusses privacy

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At Facebook, Stan Chudnovsky oversees the Messenger chat app that’s used by well over 1 billion people each month. He’s playing a key role in helping Facebook integrate that app with its other chat tools, WhatsApp and Instagram Direct. The massive project has already gotten […]

NASCAR signs Verizon to upgrade wireless, wifi at 12 tracks

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR announced a deal with Verizon on Thursday intended to give fans at its 12 racetracks better access for their phones and solve a long-simmering headache over dead zones at the sprawling venues. The deal will improve connectivity at the 12 tracks owned […]

Official: Puerto Rico govt loses $2.6M in phishing scam

By DANICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government has lost more than $2.6 million after falling for an email phishing scam, according to a senior official. The finance director of the island’s Industrial Development Company, Rubén Rivera, said in a complaint filed to police Wednesday that the agency sent […]

Screen time usage – facts and stats

Unsurprisingly, we spend a considerable amount of time glaring at our phones for a whole myriad of reasons. Our phones are the essential tools in keeping us connected, informed and productive. But, have you ever wondered how much time you spend switching between communication tools on your device? Sometimes a stressful day can be made […]

Facebook, YouTube: Firm must stop scraping faces from sites

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Facebook joined YouTube, Twitter and payment service Venmo on Wednesday in demanding that a facial recognition company stop harvesting user images to identify the people in them, which the startup does as part of its work with police. Facebook said it has demanded New York-based Clearview AI stop accessing […]