Facebook will send messages to users engaging with fake news

Facebook to send myth-busting messages to users who have liked, reacted or commented on misinformation about the coronavirus on the social network Facebook users interacting with fake news will see a message in their news feed This encourages them to visit the World Health Organisation for health updates Facebook also introduced a ‘Get the Facts’ section … Read more

Family hold up messages of love and support to their 84-year-old grandmother through her window

This is the heartwarming moment a family pulled a Love Actually-inspired stunt at their grandmother’s care home during the coronavirus lockdown. Joyce Giles, 84, is usually visited by Joanne Madden, 49, and her family a few times at week at her care home in Bolton, Greater Manchester. But last weekend, they figured out a way … Read more

Messages of support flood in for Boris Johnson after contracting coronavirus

Donald Trump wishes Boris Johnson a ‘speedy recovery’ and world leaders send messages of support as Prime Minister is struck down with coronavirus Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed he has tested positive for covid-19  Johnson took to social media on Friday to deliver the news to the nation  Immediately get well messages began to … Read more

Coronavirus fraud: Beware fake text messages from Government and HMRC

Watch out for these two coronavirus scams that could trick ANYONE: Police warn of fraudsters trying ‘to take advantage of the public’ Scam text messages have appeared claiming to be from government and HMRC The Government text appears below a legitimate coronavirus warning It told the recipient they owed £35 after being caught leaving the … Read more

Channel Nine airs heartfelt coronavirus promo featuring personal home messages from stars

All in this together: Channel Nine stars including Erin Molan and Allison Langdon share messages from home amid the coronavirus pandemic By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:53 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 02:17 GMT, 26 March 2020 Channel Nine has aired a heartfelt promo featuring home video messages from its biggest … Read more

Telecom companies urge people to ‘Stay Home’ in messages sneaked onto their phones’ home screens

Telecom companies urge people to ‘Stay Home’ in messages sneaked onto their phones’ home screens The messages are displayed next to normal network information They urge users to stay home amid an ongoing coronavirus pandemic Users in Germany, Peru, Turkey, and more have reported seeing them  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see … Read more

Government should have used technology to ‘target’ groups with tailored messages

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Apple reportedly working on new iOS feature that will let users RETRACT embarrassing text messages 

Apple reportedly working on a new iOS 14 feature that will let users RETRACT awkward or embarrassing text messages before they’re read The next iOS update could have some big changes in the Messages app Apple could soon let people retract messages after sending them The new feature could be included in iOS 14, which … Read more

Counter-terror police probe violent ‘incels’ after suspect leaves threatening messages online

Britain’s counter-terror police are conducting their first investigation into the activities of a violent ‘incel’ after the suspect posted ‘threatening’ messages online.  A ‘disruption’ operation was carried out last year after an unidentified man, from outside of London, was accused of posting a series of ‘worrying’ statements. Officers were drafted in amid fears that the … Read more

Government accused of sending ‘mixed messages’ as Brits are told to stock up andself-isolate

Britons are being told to ‘plan ahead’ in case they are told to self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak. Public Health England (PHE) is urging members of the public to stock up on enough supplies and food to last them during a potential two-week quarantine. Health bosses say people should be prepared to be asked to … Read more