Coronavirus

US lawmaker urges caution in using location data to track COVID-19

US lawmaker urges caution in using location data to track COVID-19

Wants assurances from US government, big tech firms.
Staff Writer Mar 20 2020 6:50AM Security
EU warns telcos against throttling content providers

EU warns telcos against throttling content providers

As internet traffic spikes.
Foo Yun Chee Mar 20 2020 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Millions flock to Microsoft Teams during coronavirus outbreak

Millions flock to Microsoft Teams during coronavirus outbreak

App usage jumps 37 percent due to remote work.
Stephen Nellis Mar 20 2020 6:35AM Software
Facebook to shift sensitive content moderation to staffers amid COVID-19 crisis

Facebook to shift sensitive content moderation to staffers amid COVID-19 crisis

Contractors to cover less sensitive content from home.
Munsif Vengattil, Elizabeth Culliford and Katie Paul Mar 19 2020 1:15PM Strategy
Tesla's California factory operating despite virus lockdown order

Tesla's California factory operating despite virus lockdown order

Witnesses report thousands of workers shirking lockdown order.
Nathan Frandino, Shannon Stapleton and Stephen Nellis Mar 19 2020 1:15PM Training & Development
European mobile operators share data for coronavirus fight

European mobile operators share data for coronavirus fight

Balancing health initiatives with GDPR compliance.
Elvira Pollina and Douglas Busvine Mar 19 2020 1:10PM Telco/ISP
China's Tencent sees WeChat usage surge on virus

China's Tencent sees WeChat usage surge on virus

Though it has not yet seen any significant financial benefit.
Pei Li and Brenda Goh Mar 19 2020 6:58AM Cloud
China's Baidu to raise salaries amid virus outbreak - sources

China's Baidu to raise salaries amid virus outbreak - sources

As government efforts to curb spread of the virus disrupt supply chain.
Yingzhi Yang and Brenda Goh Mar 19 2020 6:58AM Networking
Uber suspends pooled rides in US, Canada to limit coronavirus spread

Uber suspends pooled rides in US, Canada to limit coronavirus spread

Australia, other regions yet to decide.
Tina Bellon Mar 18 2020 1:19PM Strategy
Samsung expects chip demand growth despite coronavirus turmoil

Samsung expects chip demand growth despite coronavirus turmoil

Follows dour AGM turnout.
Staff Writer Mar 18 2020 1:18PM Hardware
California county says Tesla factory cannot operate normally in coronavirus shutdown

California county says Tesla factory cannot operate normally in coronavirus shutdown

"Food might be essential, but not Teslas."
Tina Bellon Mar 18 2020 1:09PM Strategy
Legalise online alcohol sales to help Russians self-isolating amid coronavirus - top banker

Legalise online alcohol sales to help Russians self-isolating amid coronavirus - top banker

Say one of the nation's top bankers.
Staff Writer Mar 18 2020 6:43AM Financial Services
Israel deploys cyber-monitoring against coronavirus, tells people not to leave home

Israel deploys cyber-monitoring against coronavirus, tells people not to leave home

Emergency regulations enable Shin Bet security service to tap into cellular data.
Jeffrey Heller Mar 18 2020 6:43AM Networking
Amazon warehouses receive only vital supplies in US, Europe amid coronavirus

Amazon warehouses receive only vital supplies in US, Europe amid coronavirus

Latest move to free up inventory space for medical and household goods in high demand.
Krystal Hu Mar 18 2020 6:43AM Cloud
Amazon to hire 100,000 workers as online orders surge on coronavirus worries

Amazon to hire 100,000 workers as online orders surge on coronavirus worries

Will increase its minimum pay rate.
Staff Writer Mar 17 2020 11:54AM Financial Services
Google coronavirus website touted by Trump opens for two California counties

Google coronavirus website touted by Trump opens for two California counties

Asks adults in Northern California questions that could get them a free coronavirus test.
Paresh Dave Mar 17 2020 6:37AM Networking
Cyber attack hits US health department amid coronavirus - Bloomberg

Cyber attack hits US health department amid coronavirus - Bloomberg

Prompting response from the National Security Council.
Staff Writer Mar 17 2020 6:37AM Networking
Major US internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days

Major US internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days

If subscribers are unable to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
David Shepardson Mar 17 2020 6:37AM Telco/ISP
Now Coles halts online delivery, click-and-collect

Now Coles halts online delivery, click-and-collect

Limits delivery to “those in genuine need”.
Justin Hendry Mar 16 2020 5:07PM Strategy
Teleconference apps, new tech surge in demand amid coronavirus outbreak

Teleconference apps, new tech surge in demand amid coronavirus outbreak

Five-fold increase in downloads.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2020 12:05PM Cloud

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