The study found high levels of the virus contamination on commonly used surfaces and in the air of rooms of COVID-19 patients. The study suggests that COVID-19 patients, even those who are only mildly ill, may create aerosols of virus and contaminate surfaces that may pose a risk for transmission.
Fuelled by conferencing apps, business apps topped 62 million downloads across iOS and Google Play during the week of March 14-21, 2020 worldwide -- its biggest week ever.
Fitness equipment and computers have seen 55 percent and 40 percent boosts in online sales respectively while online grocery shopping category has seen a 100 percent increase.
The Beijing-headquartered electronic conglomerate's adjusted net profit was 11.5 billion Chinese Yuan, up 34.8 per cent Year-over-Year for the calendar year that ended December 31.
The website will contain information such as key helpline numbers, content about symptoms, protective measures, known treatments, and the latest global and Indian statistics.
The Dark Sky app, apart from radar maps and hyperlocal weather forecasting, also has animated forecast maps, minute-by-minute predictions, Apple Watch app and a time machine feature that details weather changes at a location and predictions for the future.
Medtronic's ventilator technology has been around for over a decade, and is portable and lightweight, hence making it ideal for use in various situations.
Disney+ Hotstar was originally set to launch on March 29, the same day as the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to various countries into a lockdown.
However, the overall revenue of the Chinese tech giant rose 19% to 858.8 billion yuan, helped by a 34% jump in sales for its consumer business unit which includes smartphones.
Houseparty users across the world have reported instances of online abuse, calling for the app to drastically and significantly improve security protocol.
LG Electronics India will donate products like water purifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators and TVs while Samsung India on the other hand, will provide surgeon gown, face mask, gloves, preventive eyewear, hood cap and shoe cover.
The corpus for the fund will be created by Swiggy with primary contributions from the founders, senior leaders, employees and investors, as well as donations from customers.
Reliance Jio is offering special double data benefits to its users to encourage users to work from home and opt for JioFiber during the lockdown in India.
Some video conferencing apps are primed for the really serious professional tasks that could involve large teams. Then there are video calling apps which are ideal for personal use. And then there are those versatile in-betweens, that offer the best in both worlds.
The tech giant is also previewing new home features for Teams that are now part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions designed to let friends and family connect in a group chat or through video calls.
An estimated 50 to 60 employees joined a walkout at an Amazon worker warehouse in the New York borough of Staten Island, demanding that the facility be shut down and cleaned after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
In 2019, WHO had said gaming is a disorder and added it to their list of diseases. Now, as the world sits at home trying to stay safe from the Coronavirus, WHO says it is all good to play video games.
The Brazil President has repeatedly downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus, describing it as "a flu" and calling for schools and shops to re-open, with self-isolation necessary only for people over the age of 60.
The massive rise in the company's video calling system comes at a time, as more individuals stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, Skype is being used by 44 million every day.
The social networking giant said the investment will include $25 million in emergency grant funding for local news through the Facebook Journalism Project and an extra $75 million in marketing to get money to publishers around the world.
For the study, demographic, laboratory, and radiological findings were collected from 53 patients as each tested positive in January for the SARS-CoV2 virus at the two Chinese hospitals.
We expect the India pricing for Microsoft 365 to be similar to the Office 365 plans at this time—Office 365 Home for up to 6 people costs Rs 5,299 per year while Office 365 Personal for single user is priced at Rs 4,199 per year.
Airtel says they will also credit Rs 10 to the accounts of each of these 80 million users so that they can make calls and send messages. They say these measures will particularly benefit migrant workers and daily wage earners who may have been impacted due to the nationwide lockdown to combat COVID-19
RIL has also contributed Rs 5 crore to each of Maharashtra and Gujarat's state governments, opened a 100-bed dedicated COVID-19 treatment centre, and more.
But on the upside, there is a greater interest in music, virtual concerts and podcasts on Spotify, particularly the latter, when it comes to keeping kids entertained or staying fit.
The new smartphone is officially listed on the Samsung UAE website, but there is no info regarding the price or availability. The Galaxy M11 carries the model number SM-M115F and considering the price range of the Galaxy M10s, we are expecting the phone to launch around Rs 9,000.
Overall, global smartphone sales in February showed weakness in many markets as consumers became cautious. But with the growth of online channels, we saw sales shifting from offline to online.
The percentage of smartphone owners that don't know how to back up their data does not vary much between iPhone and Android owners, with 13 percent and 17 percent claiming not knowing how to, respectively.
A ventilator is designed to assist a human in breathing when the lungs become too weak to be able to breathe on their own. This allows the patient’s body some time to heal. There are two types of ventilators that are used in hospitals, depending on the severity of each case.
Considering that the Poco X2 was a rebranded version of the Redmi K30, it is possible that the Redmi K30 Pro will make its way to India as the Poco F2.
Considering that the Poco X2 was a rebranded version of the Redmi K30, it is possible that the Redmi K30 Pro will make its way to India as the Poco F2.
In times of social distancing, Nextdoor aims to be the community bugle that connects people in a neighbourhood and helps everyone share emotions and resources.
Apps across the world are tracking the community spread of COVID-19 with real-time location, GPS history and Bluetooth-based location of nearby devices.
New colour variants for the OnePlus 8 are pretty much unofficially confirmed. Now, all we need is for OnePlus to just announce the pricing and availability of the new series.
PhonePe says they will contribute Rs 10 for every Indian who donates to the PMCARES Fund via the PhonePe App using UPI. Paytm has said that they are aiming to contribute Rs 500 Crore to the PM CARES Fund. These are just some examples.
New colour variants for the OnePlus 8 are pretty much unofficially confirmed. Now, all we need is for OnePlus to just announce the pricing and availability of the new series.
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to a massive increase in online services around the world. Despite the significant increase in demand, said Microsoft, it has not had any significant service disruptions.