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The unlicensed spectrum conundrum

A license for spectrum allows the holder/user to occupy a part of the radio spectrum without interference. It is usually state-owned and telecoms companies pay an upfront fee to the relative authorities. There are some cases where unlicensed users have freely occupied the airwaves, however, they often experience congestion and interference from other channels. In […]

Europe eyes smartphone location data to stem virus spread

By FRANK BAJAK and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press Several European nations are evaluating powerful but potentially intrusive tools for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, a move that could put public health at odds with individual privacy. The tools in question are apps that would use real-time phone-location data to track the movements of virus carriers and […]

Big data and state surveillance, the solution – for now

There has been good news in recent weeks with reports that China – the original source – of the coronavirus pandemic – has now contained its spread. This has however, come at a cost, with the use of more intense levels of surveillance and tracking measures. Before the outbreak, citizens of China were subject to […]

SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt

SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANKGOK (AP) — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank said Monday it plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden. The company’s […]

Business Fallout: Supercomputers vs. coronavirus; more masks

By The Associated Press undefined The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an unparalleled shock to the global economy. Following are weekend business developments related to the outbreak as governments attempt to stabilize their economies, companies navigate through an altered landscape, […]

Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead. Already, text messages predicting a nationwide lockdown have circulated, along with social media posts telling people that one way to […]

Telemedicine emerges as care option during COVID-19 outbreak

By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Got a worrisome rash? You can still see a doctor if you can’t leave home during the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. public health officials, hospitals and insurance companies are pushing people to try telemedicine for their allergies, earaches and other minor problems and skip the doctor’s office or clinic. It’s […]

ToTok introduces new feature, ToTok Pay

ToTok, an instant messaging, video call, and voice chat app, released ToTok Pay on March 17th for Android users. With this new feature, users can make payments through a QR code contactless system, as well as send money to their contacts through their ToTok chat, achieved through partnership with licensed financial institutions. The app has […]

Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production. “This community has supported Netflix through the good times, and we want to help them through […]

The dos and don’ts of video conferencing

The WFH (working from home) effect has well and truly taken hold, due to the current virus epidemic and here we all are learning how to work constructively from the realms of domesticity. Now is the time to learn how to navigate all the aspects of working digitally. Meetings are moving online and you’re probably […]