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Mauritius Telecom launches beSafeMoris to combat Covid-19

Mauritius Telecom has launched beSafeMoris to combat the spread of Covid-19. The virus which has so far, infected over 300 people and taken 10 lives, has prompted an initiative by the operator to keep the public safe, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation alongside […]

Tesla says cars can automatically stop for traffic lights

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals. The update of the electric car company’s cruise control and auto-steer systems is a step toward CEO Elon Musk’s pledge […]

Digital-ad downturn may complicate life for Google, Facebook

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writers Demand for digital-ad is shriveling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fueled downturn. That could complicate things for Google and Facebook, who for the first time may have to contend with revenues that are actually shrinking. With consumers mostly at home and unemployment soaring, […]

The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app

By The Associated Press undefined The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — More than 1 million Australians download coronavirus tracing app. […]

How IoT is transforming businesses

Based on evidence, it seems fairly safe to say that IoT technology has been integrated in many industry sectors. In today’s world of uncertainty and risk for individuals, IoT technology has the potential to significantly improve services by providing an efficient method of delivery of that service whilst providing new business insights and better customer […]

Four East African countries connecting all Tigo Pesa customers

Tigo Peza customers are now able to connect to all major East African Mobile Money services, through a service launched by Tigo Tanzani, Kenya’s M-PESA, MTN and Airtel Rwanda, and MTN Uganda, customers can now send and receive money across borders with no interruptions. Acting Chief Officer for Mobile Financial Services at Tigo Tanzania, Angelica […]

Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics stores. So much for social distancing. Many Japanese lack the basic tools needed to work from home. Contrary […]

Tech first - during and after the pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked chaos in the US in a matter of weeks. Governments of national and local levels are taking drastic measures to mitigate the spread which includes stay-at-home orders and social distancing – with adverse consequences for many American people and their businesses. However, for tech companies, the outbreak has prompted a huge […]