It’s fair to say 2020 will not be remembered fondly. The coronavirus pandemic dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. “You’re on mute,” became a catchphrase, and during lockdowns people even began dating via video chat – but despite the internet helping […] Read more
A recent study has shown that a UV light technology already used to prevent the spread of other airborne diseases in buildings has the potential to be effective against COVID-19. The research, published in the journal PeerJ, found that upper room UV germicidal irradiation (UVGI) can kill SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, which can be transmitted by aerosolised […] Read more
Chinese technology giant ByteDance is in early stage talks to list some of its businesses including Douyin, a person familiar with the matter. Last week, ByteDance spoke with investment bankers to explore the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) for some of its divisions, the person said, without wanting to be named because the […] Read more
China has started one of the biggest real-world trials for its digital currency as it pushes closer toward creating a cashless future. Last week, the government in Shenzhen carried out a lottery to give away a total of 10 million yuan (about $1.5 million) worth of the digital currency. Nearly 2 million people applied and […] Read more
China — China’s technology giants — like their U.S. counterparts — have seen business thrive during the coronavirus pandemic. But the tech industry is at a crossroads, facing an uncertain economic and geopolitical environment. China’s gradual though uneven economic recovery, Beijing’s focus on domestic consumption, and the digital trends that have been accelerated by Covid-19 are […] Read more
Each Friday, PhocusWire dissects and debates an industry trend or new development covered by PhocusWire that week. The New York Times once called Ian Schrager “the Steve Jobs of the hospitality industry.” Meaning, the Studio 54 founder and pioneer of the boutique hotel concept knows a thing or two about innovation and what consumers want. […] Read more
Nintendo is bringing three classic video games from its beloved Mario franchise to the Nintendo Switch, looking to capitalize on the momentum for gaming during the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the holidays. In a presentation to mark the 35th anniversary of the series Thursday, Nintendo announced remastered versions of some of its best-known 3D titles, including […] Read more
Figuring out how existing technology is going to shape the future of the market is imperative in improving your decision-making skills during the development process of an eCommerce Mobile App. Advice from an eCommerce mobile app development company guides you to understand the way you can impart instinctive mobile app experience to your users. It […] Read more
Students cheat more in online courses — right? Most professors certainly think so. Sixty percent of the nearly 2,000 respondents to Inside Higher Ed‘s 2019 Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology last fall said they believed academic fraud occurs more frequently in online than in face-to-face courses (remember those?). And 93 percent of respondents to a recent survey […] Read more
Britain is set to phase out Huawei equipment from its 5G mobile networks this year, the U.K. press reported over the weekend. If so, it marks a major U-turn in the government’s position on the Chinese telecommunications giant. The government is drawing up plans to strip Huawei gear from Britain’s next-generation networks by the end […] Read more
