Phone screens are a ‘a potential route of infection’ for coronavirus

Coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces such as phone screens for up to a week and offers a potential route of infection, scientists warn.  The hardy virus spreads via droplets released in coughs and sneezes and the residue can remain potent for seven days on surfaces such as handles and handsets.  Experts warn phones could … Read more

Vizio points to outdated Chromecast software as potential cause of streaming problems with Disney+

Here’s a look at the new streaming challengers and what you get with each:  NEW PLAYERS  Disney+ Disney’s entertainment service, featuring shows and movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. Launch date: November 12 Price: $7 a month or $70 a year. Getting Disney Plus with ESPN Plus and Hulu, both owned … Read more

Ecuador’s ‘Throat of Fire’ volcano may be heading towards a ‘potential collapse’

Ecuador’s ‘Throat of Fire’ volcano may be heading towards a ‘potential collapse’, scientists report The west face of Tungurahua is slowly deforming, satellite data has revealed This instability could lead to a colossal landslide of material onto the local area When Tungurahua erupted in 1999, 25,000 people were evacuated from nearby A collapse of the west face 3,000 … Read more

All potential students could be made to apply to university AFTER they get their A-levels

All potential students could be made to apply to university AFTER they get their A-levels with results moved earlier and the start of the academic year delayed under proposals from watchdog Office for Students suggested scrapping predicted grades and university offers Post-qualification scheme would also tackle the rise of ‘attainment offers’ made OfS added the … Read more

Harry and Meghan’s $18m luxury Vancouver Island home is surrounded by ‘potential weed farms’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are certainly poised to live the high life after quitting their royal duties, not only due to the millions they are set to rake in but because their Vancouver Island home is surrounded by ‘potential weed farms’, DailyMail.com can disclose.  Just down the road from the $18 million rental they have … Read more