UK’s broadband network ‘won’t cope’ with millions working from home during coronavirus crisis

Britain’s broadband infrastructure will not be able to cope as millions of people work from home during the coronavirus crisis, experts have warned.  Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy as a precaution against coronavirus but widespread adoption could lead to internet connectivity issues, experts warn.  The added strain of remote access, video … Read more

Facebook and Google may face huge competition probe that could end with them being broken up

Google and Facebook could face a full-blown investigation into their iron grip on digital advertising in a move that might even lead to the internet giants being broken up in the UK. The Mail on Sunday can reveal that senior staff at Britain’s competition watchdog are pushing for an investigation over concerns that the two … Read more

Working from home as a precaution against coronavirus could ‘strain the internet’

Self-isolating and working from home as a precaution against coronavirus could overload broadband networks and cause internet ‘bottlenecks’, experts warn Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy  It is hoped avoiding offices will prevent employees contracting coronavirus  Experts warn the added strain could cause some connection difficulties   Domestic broadband with old copper wires … Read more

Apple and Google crackdown on misinformation on coronavirus by rejecting apps and blocking searches

By Natalie Rahhal, Acting US Health Editor for DailyMail.com   HOW DANGEROUS IS CORONAVIRUS? About 14 percent of people who contract the Covid-19 coronavirus are taken to hospital – with severe symptoms including breathing problems and pneumonia. About 5 per cent need intensive care. But the majority who get the virus suffer nothing more than … Read more

More than one billion Android devices are vulnerable to hackers

More than one billion Android phones and tablets are vulnerable to hackers because they’re no longer supported by security updates, according to new research. Consumer watchdog Which? found 40 per cent of Android users have been using old versions of the Google-made OS that no longer receive vital updates. The most at-risk phones are any … Read more

The apps that help home-bound workers smarten their appearance

The coronavirus outbreak has meant thousands of workers around the world are now having to work from home, whether they’ve been infected with the virus or not. The policy is aimed to stop the spread of the virus in areas of the office where the bug can hide, including communal surface areas such as kitchens … Read more

The AI that could keep you happy at work: Ex-Google team reveal software that ‘nudges’ workers

Three former Google employees believe that artificial intelligence could be the secret to making you happier at work.  Their startup, called Humu, uses machine learning to parse through employee data and then ‘nudges’ workers to help them improve in areas that might make their work lives better, according to the New York Times.  Nudges are … Read more

Google CANCELS one if its biggest annual events amid fears over the spread of coronavirus

Google CANCELS one if its biggest annual events amid fears over the spread of coronavirus Google cancelled an in-person event for its annual developers conference  The I/O Conference is one of Google’s biggest annual events It will still search for an alternative format for the conference By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:02 GMT, 3 … Read more

Millions of millennials are so bad at DIY they admit they can’t change a light bulb

Millenials Born: 1977-1994 Coming of Age: 1998-2006 Age in 2017: 23 to 40 Product of change: Millennials came of age during a time of significant technological change, globalisation and economic disruption – giving them a different set of behaviors and experiences than their parents. Digital natives: Exposure to technology since early childhood has led to … Read more

Stranger Things star Gatan Matrazzo single-handedly raised awareness about rare bone disease

One of the stars of Netflix’s popular TV show Stranger Things has single-handedly been raising awareness about his incredibly rare genetic bone condition, a new study suggests. Gaten Matarazzo, 17, who plays Dustin Henderson, was born with a disorder known as cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) that leaves him with teeth stuck in his gums and no collarbones. … Read more