A way out
Google to help fund efforts to bring vaccines to more people
Google has earmarked almost a billion dollars to help support vaccination drives worldwide.
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COVID-19
Apple too
Google blocks the UK's NHS COVID-19 app update over privacy concerns
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Google has rejected an app update to the UK's NHS COVID-19 app over plans to request location data from users.
safety first
Moovit's latest update brings new safety and accessibility features
Moovit is rolling out new features to its trusted mobile apps that bring new safety and accessibility tools to its users worldwide.
Antitrust spectre
Google is being sued by a games developer over COVID-19 rules
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Google is facing down an antitrust complaint after its rules block the publication of a game "Corona Control." The company only allows apps referencing COVID-19 in the store if they are published by official government bodies or public health agencies to clamp down on misinformation.
Oops
Google says a fix for Android contact tracing app issues is on its way
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Google has confirmed a widespread outage affecting its Android Exposure Notifications System worldwide, and says it has deployed a fix.
no more muffled voices
MaskFone is the perfect mask no one asked for but we all need
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Binatone has launched a new face mask with an integrated mic and earbuds, designed to keep your voice clear when making phone calls.
Fighting misinformation
Google Search to start showing knowledge panel on COVID-19 vaccines
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In a bid to combat misinformation, the Mountain View giant has announced its plans to augment its search augment to show curated, locally-relevant information about COVID-19 vaccines.
protect your face
Here are the best kids masks for back to school in 2020
Now that kids are heading back to school, it's important to equip them with protective face masks. But there's an overwhelming amount of choice out there. We've scoured the Internet to find you some of the best ones in various styles, sizes, and types.
Sticky virus
COVID-19 can survive on phone screens for almost a month, says new study
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Australian researchers have found that Coronavirus can remain infectious on glass surfaces like phone displays for up to 28 days.
Another One
Pennsylvania launches contact tracing app built on Apple and Google tech
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday that the state is launching COVID Alert PA, its COVID-19 contact tracing app.
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The UK's coronavirus app will launch with contact tracing this Thursday
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The UK will take on the coronavirus pandemic with a new app set to launch this Thursday. A new report said that the app will launch without contact tracing, but a government clarification resolved the issue.
API time
England is launching a public trial for its contact tracing app
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The app now uses Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification technology after the NHSX scrubbed its own in-house solution.
At what cost
Germany's coronavirus warning app neutered by Samsung's power-saving
COVID-19 contact tracing apps consume little power with Google's native APIs, but Android OEMs like Samsung and Huawei blocked notifications with their hyper-aggressive power-saving measures.
Here's where you can buy face masks online right now
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With the CDC recommending that citizens wear face coverings when going out in public, you might be wondering how best to get your hands on a few without venturing to the stores near you which are likely out of stock anyway. Luckily, we know where to look.
Over 70% Off
These discounted NFL team face masks could be a great Father's Day gift
These reusable face masks come in 2-packs and feature the city names of top NFL teams so dad can rep his favorite. They're seamless, one-size fits all, and washable for re-use. Woot also has masks with Father's Day messages on sale.
Not a lot of leeway
Podcast Addict returns to Play Store after COVID-19 suspension
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Podcast Addict has been pulled from the Play Store in a case of what appears to be overzealous enforcement of COVID-19 policies. It was restored later with a personal apology from Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer via Twitter.
Dr. Wearable
Your smartwatch may one day detect illness before you do, here’s how
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With the right data, nothing is impossible. When it comes to predicting illness, your wearable might be able to provide that right data.
Lies hurt too
Twitter may delete tweets spreading misleading COVID-19 information
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Twitter's new drive to prevent misinformation sees the company applying labels on tweets spreading COVID-19 misleading information. In some cases where the risk of harm is severe, it may pull them entirely.
Every little helps
Google is providing 10,000 Nest Cams to hospitals to aid COVID-19 response
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Google arms healthcare providers with Nest Cam. The company hopes this will help save in PPE costs as caregivers can now remotely monitor patients without the need for contact.
A way out
Apple and Google show what a contact tracing app could look like
Apple and Google have released screenshots and code samples of what a contact tracing app built on their platforms could look like. The effort is intended to help public health agencies build efficient apps as they attempt to control the pandemic.