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Covid-19: Tommy the robot nurse helps keep Italy doctors safe from coronavirus

02/04/2020 (Thu) General

VARESE, Italy: He doesn’t wear a mask but he is helping save lives from coronavirus just the same. Meet Tommy, the robot nurse.

How can remote employees ensure they work effectively?

02/04/2020 (Thu) General

In 2019, 50% of employees globally worked away from their office for at least two and a half days a week, and in the UK 70% of employees think flexible working makes a job more attractive.

Working From Home: Is Zoom safe to use for video conference calls?

02/04/2020 (Thu) General

The Covid-19 pandemic, along with resulting restriction measures, have led to a significant spike in popularity for many remote working tools.

Privacy rights may become next victim of killer pandemic

31/03/2020 (Tue) General

WASHINGTON, March 29 — Digital surveillance and smartphone technology may prove helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic — but some activists fear this could mean lasting harm to privacy and digital rights.

Tech’s shadow workforce sidelined, leaving social media to the machines

31/03/2020 (Tue) Facebook Marketing

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the sprawling networks of contract workers who keep social-media services running smoothly. Software is picking up the slack, but Facebook Inc and YouTube are already warning there’ll be less content moderation and slower customer support.

Covid-19: Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers

30/03/2020 (Mon) General

We’re watching you, it told Axos Financial Inc employees working from home. We’re capturing your keystrokes. We’re logging the websites you visit. Every 10 minutes or so, we’re taking a screen shot.

Covid-19: Facebook reshapes product roadmap as the world hunkers down

30/03/2020 (Mon) Facebook Marketing

Facebook Inc is changing its product roadmap to rapidly adjust to changing user behaviour in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

MCO: Local telcos extend free additional Internet data initiatives for users until April 14

27/03/2020 (Fri) General

Digi has announced that its initiatives to help users cope while staying home during the movement control period (MCO) have been extended until April 14.

Online learning rockets in coronavirus pandemic, says Pearson

27/03/2020 (Fri) General

LONDON, March 27 — Britain’s Pearson has seen an “explosion” in demand for online learning, with traffic across its platforms quadrupling as millions of children start to adapt to home schooling during the coronavirus pandemic, its chief executive said.

Covid-19: Twitter launches feature for Malaysians looking for trustworthy info on pandemic

26/03/2020 (Thu) Digital Marketing

Twitter has launched an event page to keep track of the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia, ensuring users get real-time information from trustworthy sources.

Instagram unveils new shared video feature to ease isolation

26/03/2020 (Thu) Digital Marketing

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 ― Instagram unveiled a new feature yesterday allowing users to connect more easily over video and shared content as part of a move to ease isolation stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

VPN usage soars across the world

26/03/2020 (Thu) General

As more employees are working from home due to the coronavirus, global VPN usage is on the rise according to ExpressVPN.

Covid-19: Malaysian 3D printing enthusiasts produce face shields to aid frontliners in fight against pandemic

25/03/2020 (Wed) General

Malaysian 3D printing and design communities are coming together to produce face shields for frontliners facing the Covid-19 pandemic.

Facebook’s ads business is being hurt by coronavirus — even though the lockdown has caused unprecedented usage

25/03/2020 (Wed) Facebook Marketing

Usage of Facebook is booming. But its ads business isn’t seeing the benefit.

Google launches a coronavirus info hub to keep you up to date

25/03/2020 (Wed) Digital Marketing

We hope you’re staying safe and healthy out there in these strange times, and if you’re looking for one more place to get information on the new coronavirus then Google has just provided one.