* The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to ease off coronavirus restrictions in coming months, with states and territories to determine the exact timings. * Social distancing and hygiene measures retained. * NSW and Queensland public school students will resume full-time classes on May 25 as schools begin to open in Tasmania. In … Read more
Britons longing for a drink in a pub garden this summer could be given a major boost, with a government minister today revealing that plans are being drawn up to open as early as July. Environment Secretary George Eustice has said he is hopeful pubs will be able to reopen this summer – subject to … Read more
Thousands of people across Germany are protesting coronavirus lockdown measures over the weekend. From anger over lockdown measures to a purported vaccine plan by Bill Gates, the growing wave of demonstrations in Germany by conspiracy theorists, extremists and anti-vaxxers against coronavirus measures has alarmed even Chancellor Angela Merkel. Initially starting as a handful of protesters decrying … Read more
Hundreds of flights a week are bringing in tens of thousands of international passengers to Britain with no checks or mandatory quarantine upon landing whatsoever. Numerous accounts from travellers able to wander through the UK’s biggest airports without so much as a temperature check have been astounding Britons who are diligently following lockdown rules at … Read more
Thousands of people across Germany are expected to protest coronavirus lockdown measures over the weekend. From anger over lockdown measures to a purported vaccine plan by Bill Gates, the growing wave of demonstrations in Germany by conspiracy theorists, extremists and anti-vaxxers against coronavirus measures has alarmed even Chancellor Angela Merkel. Initially starting as a handful … Read more
MIT researchers develop wireless system that measures use of appliances likes microwaves and hair dryers so data can be used to optimize energy usage The system is called Sapple and uses radio waves and a smart e-meter It is being positioned as a way to increase energy savings A Wi-Fi like box can judge radio … Read more
Social distancing on aircraft would lead to airfares rising to between 43 and 54 per cent, just for carriers to break even, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. It explains that social distancing measures on aircraft would fundamentally shift the economics of aviation by slashing the maximum load factor to 62 per cent, … Read more
Disneyland Shanghai to reopen on Monday with staff wearing masks and under orders to use ‘contactless interaction’ with guests to protect them from coronavirus Disneyland Shanghai will be the first Disney theme park to open its gates again It will reopen with a phased approach according to Disney CEO Bob Chapek Queue lines and rollercoaster … Read more
An astonishing number of car makers have admitted they have not fixed well-known security flaws with their vehicles that allow them to be remotely stolen by criminals. A total of 14 out of 33 manufacturers told Which? that they hadn’t implemented new security measures to resist keyless thefts, with just two installing range-wide technology to … Read more
Sunday traffic jumps to the highest it has ever been since the start of lockdown in sign that Britons are tiring of lockdown During lockdown Sundays have been the day with the fewest cars on the road Mid-week levels are just below 40 per cent of what they were in February Sundays are lower – … Read more