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2020 campaigns go digital amid fears of coronavirus spread

By BRIAN SLODYSKO, ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — No more rallies. No more door-knocking. And no more in-person fundraisers, raking in dollars from dozens of millionaires at once. The coronavirus has disrupted American life, and the 2020 presidential campaign is no exception. Amid calls for social distancing to stop the […]

10 tech facts you should know today – March 20 2020

1.) Elon Musk said via Twitter TESLA factories are “working on ventilators” for a Potential shortage caused by coronavirus.  On Thursday, Musk mentioned that plans for production were now underway and tweeted: “We’re working on ventilators, even though I think there will not be a shortage by the time we can make enough to matter.” […]

Virus-shocked Hollywood gets break with streaming services

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sports are on hold, theaters are closed and so are amusement parks, a disaster-movie scenario that has Hollywood reeling. But Americans held captive at home by the coronavirus can turn to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming services, outliers in an entertainment industry brought to […]

China still holds number one spot in 5G

The Chinese wing of the GSMA, headed by Sihan Bo Chen (Head of Greater China GSMA) reported that “China has cemented its position as the global 5G leader as a result of significant operator investment and growing enthusiasm amongst consumers and enterprises,” for next generation services in China. We know from previous reports that this […]

Open source initiative in a bid to battle COVID-19

It is becoming a part of normal daily discussion that contracting the COVID-19 can be a less harmful experience for the young and those with healthy, robust lungs. However, as we know, the elderly and those with chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes are faced with a very different scenario. If people with weakened […]

Apple brings PC-like trackpad to iPad tablets

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple’s new iPad brings PC-like trackpad capabilities for the first time, as the company seeks to make its tablet even more like a laptop computer. Apple says the trackpad will offer more precision than fingers in selecting text and switching between apps. Older iPads will also be able to get trackpad […]

Disruption to tech manufacturers and global supply chains

Manufacturers across the globe are not only working to protect their workforce and communities but are also contending with the full range of effects to their supply chains, to their operations and the economy at large. Supply chain analytics provider TrendForce has issued a report assessing the likely impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on companies involved in […]

Computer-graphics pioneers win tech's Turing prize

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer The technology that animated movies like “Toy Story” and enabled a variety of special effects is the focus of this year’s Turing Award, the technology industry’s version of the Nobel Prize. Patrick Hanrahan and Edwin Catmull won the prize for their contributions to 3-D computer graphics used in movies […]

4 steps to help operators during the Coronavirus pandemic

As the world is coming to a standstill with very little clarity, telecoms represent one of the main pillars holding any form of normal life together as more people work from home. Inside telecom has come with 4 steps that can help operators during these challenging times. Workforce Location and Travel Your employees are the […]