Tech News update Uber suspends pooled rides in US, Canada to limit coronavirus spread Mar 17, 2020 SAN FRANCISCO: Uber on Tuesday (Mar 17) began suspending shared rides on its ride-hailing platform in the United States and Canada to limit the…
Tech News update Google building self-check website for coronavirus Mar 14, 2020 SAN FRANCISCO – US President Donald Trump announced Friday that internet giant Alphabet is creating a website where people will be able to check…
Cyber Security Coronavirus ‘fearware’ sees hackers exploit Covid-19 panic to target victims Mar 14, 2020 Cyber criminals are exploiting fears surrounding the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic to spread dangerous malware and hack government computer systems.…
Human Resources Employers Exploring Paid Sick Leave Options as Coronavirus Spreads Mar 13, 2020 The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is sparking new calls for paid sick leave, and employers are…
SEO Google Search Relations Team Grounded During Coronavirus Mar 11, 2020 We reported last week that Googlers are being encouraged to work from home and many cancelled speaking events. It seems like Google has grounded…
Tech News update Uber is Considering Paying Drivers Affected by Coronavirus Mar 7, 2020 Uber is thinking about paying its drivers that have been quarantined or diagnosed with the coronavirus, the ride-hailing service said in a statement…
Tech News update Microsoft, Bungie Enact Work-From-Home Policies In Response To Coronavirus Mar 6, 2020 The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has hit the video game industry in a major way, most notably resulting in the postponement of the Game…
Tech News update Tinder tells users coronavirus safety ‘more important’ than dating Mar 5, 2020 Tinder wants you to practice safe sex and coronavirus prevention protocol. Users have recently discovered that the dating app has included a warning…
App and Software WeChat has been censoring keywords about coronavirus Mar 4, 2020 China’s most popular messaging app, Tencent-owned WeChat, has been censoring keywords about coronavirus since as early as January 1st, an analysis…
Tech News update What employers must learn about coronavirus within the office Feb 25, 2020 As Covid-19 continues to unfold, William Fry’s employment group has some sensible well being and security recommendation for employers. The Security,…