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Etisalat Misr launches Etisalat TV, a new streaming platform

Etisalat TV, is a modern and state of the art app, which allows viewers to watch both English and Arabic movies, series, and Ramadan specials, across smart devices, anywhere, anytime. Etisalat TV has been launched in conjunction with E-Vision, a subsidiary of Etisalat Group, who recently announced their strategic partnership with Etisalat Misr, who facilitated […]

Google's growth slows as pandemic infests advertising market

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Google reported its weakest revenue growth in nearly five years as the pandemic-driven recession began to shrivel its advertising sales in the first quarter. The January-March earnings for Google parent Alphabet offer a first look at how the digital ad market has fared amid widespread […]

The right kind of contact tracing

Contact tracing via smartphone is an innovative and powerful way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 however, it should not be done at the cost of individual human rights. This dilemma seems to be in the middle of all attempts to use mobile technology for epidemiological good around the world. Fortunately, there is a growing […]

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 […]

Online news content and mental health

Across the world, many of us are in lockdown, which either means that we are working from home or not working at all. Inevitably, this has an effect on our mental health. 46% of people in a recent survey say that their mental health is now worse than it was pre-coronavirus. Another thing indicated by […]

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 […]