Israel halts mobile-tracking quarantine measures on privacy grounds
The Israeli Government is suspending police powers to requisition mobile roaming data from telcos to monitor quarantines, with politicians citing privacy concerns.
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France does exactly what it was told not to with COVID-19 app
Much has been said about using technology to combat the coronavirus outbreak, but France has done exactly what many critics feared by cutting corners to compromise security and privacy.
Facebook launches gaming app to take on Twitch
Facebook has launched its own gaming app to tap into the fortunes currently being claimed by the likes of Amazon’s Twitch, Microsoft’s Mixer and Google’s YouTube.
Europe releases guidelines for building COVID-19 apps
The European Commission has unveiled guidelines for member states creating COVID-19 apps, with perhaps an attempt to prevent mission creep from private industry.
New COVID-19 app does not have to track location – Oxford University
A team of researchers at Oxford University have suggested a Bluetooth tracing app, which doesn’t track location, could combat COVID-19, but you would want 60% adoption.
Google and Apple come together to build tracking APIs for COVID-19
In response to the on-going outbreak, Google and Apple have announced a partnership to assist Governments around the world in building applications to combat the coronavirus.
Google starts offering free access to Stadia
Rolling out over 14 countries, Google is offering free access to its cloud gaming platform to help with boredom as the world ponders how long the lockdown with persist.
MediaTek defends itself after benchmark cheating accusations
After reports emerged suggesting MediaTek has been cheating the benchmarking system, the chipset manufacturer has vehemently defending its position.
Vodafone asks customers to help fight COVID-19 in their sleep
In repurposing its DreamLab application, Vodafone is hoping the collective power of idle smartphones can assist virologists in combatting the coronavirus pandemic.
90-day free trial and an IP lawsuit; it’s all go at Quibi
Short-form video subscription service Quibi has had somewhat of a mixed week, announcing a 90-day free trial to pump subscriptions while also facing an IP lawsuit in California.
Google takes a step towards accessibility and personalisation
Google has announced the launch of Action Blocks, allowing users to customise commands for its personal assistant.
Quibi: a short-form streaming service to keep an eye-on
A passing reference at IBC 2019 was the first we had heard of Quibi, but it certainly looks like an interesting proposition which could add further disruption to the content world.
New California law says Uber drivers are employees, Uber says they’re contractors
A new law looks set to be passed in California that could set a much wider precedent regarding the employment status of participants in the gig economy.
Snapchat looks like a real business after all
We don’t understand it, but perhaps we’re not supposed to. We do understand numbers though, and the Snap financials are looking stronger each year.
Google is a social media addict and it has fallen off the wagon again
Googlers just don’t know when to give up when it comes to social media as the internet giant attempts to crack the market once again with Shoelace.
Uber sheds light on operations ahead of IPO
Uber is not a company which shares huge insights into its business traditionally, but a filing ahead of a planned IPO has unveiled some very interesting details.
Privacy International points GDPR finger at Facebook
An investigation from privacy advocacy group Privacy International on the flow of personal information has questioned whether Facebook and its advertisers are violating Europe’s GDPR.
Google bids adieu to Allo
Google has finally called it a day on Allo, its attempt to compete with WhatsApp, to focus on its Messages product.
Instagram unveils new feature, but is it worth your time?
This week Telecoms.com has 16 year-old Shannon O’Connor joining the team for work experience, and today is an assessment of Instagram’s new feature to moderate time spent on the app.
Netflix usurps Spotify as leader for app revenues
It might be hording a ridiculous amount of debt, but Netflix is ranking in the cash as it tops the tables for non-game app revenues.
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