This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. The pandemic sure isn’t hurting 5G subscriptions, at least when it comes to China. The super-fast new wireless technology should be in about double the number of hands in 2020 as Ericsson predicted late last year. The Swedish networking giant, in …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Yelp will be launching a COVID-19 section on each business page, according to a release Tuesday. The new section aims to help businesses share the ways they plan on keeping customers and employees safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 section will include …
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New research commissioned by Apple and carried out by the third-party research firm Analysis Group sought to measure the total global economic impact of the App Store for the first time. Released on Monday, the study found that apps led to over $519 billion in sales in 2019. The Analysis Group’s approach was to measure how people use, consume and …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a slew of disinformation — about the origins of the virus, how it spread and how to treat it. For social media companies, it’s the latest in a long series of challenges regarding how to prevent the …
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Singapore announced earlier this month that it plans to launch a wearable device to help with coronavirus contact tracing. It could be rolled out to the state’s 5.7 million residents as early as mid-June if it proves to be effective, according to local media. “We are developing and will soon roll out a portable wearable device that will… not depend …
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TikTok’s popularity skyrocketed with the help of short, quirky dance and lip-syncing videos. Now the social media app is betting that live broadcasts and educational content will play a bigger part in its future. Bryan Thoensen, who oversees content partnerships at TikTok, said that during the coronavirus pandemic TikTok is seeing people not only spending more time watching videos but …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As coronavirus lockdowns ease across the US, people are apparently flocking to Airbnb and other home rental sites to book nearby summer vacations. In the US, Airbnb had more nights booked between May 17 and June 3 than the same period a year …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. YouTube rescheduled its virtual commencement ceremony for June 7 instead of June 6 in honor of George Floyd’s memorial service. “Dear Class of 2020” will feature Barack and Michelle Obama, BTS and Lady Gaga, along with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and activist Malala Yousafzai. …
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A 5G protest is being planned for the weekend, NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, warned Thursday. The Global 5G Protest Day could see mobile towers attacked on Saturday, according to an advisory, spotted earlier Thursday by Light Reading. “NATE as an organization has heard through official channels that there are 5G Global Protest Day activities being planned throughout the …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Your Samsung Galaxy Watch could help make hand-washing a habit. Samsung on Wednesday touted its new smartwatch app that aims to help improve hygiene as we adapt to life during the coronavirus. The app, which became available in April, will remind watch wearers …
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