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Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party saved by Zoom video chat app
When coronavirus caused one pre-schooler's family to isolate, it looked like his birthday party would have to be cancelled.
But a London-based drama group found a way to save the day by offering a video chat-based celebration for Harry and dozens of friends via the app Zoom.
2020-03-23 20:12:42
Coronavirus: Smartphone sales collapse amid pandemic
Sales of new phones have collapsed in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone. Research firm Strategy Analytics said shipments in February fell by 38% year-on-year. The outbreak of the coronavirus in China had a huge impact, report author Linda Sui said. "Some Asian factories were unable to manufacture smartphones, while many consumers were unable or unwilling to visit retai ... Read more
2020-03-22 20:40:57
Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family
If you are self-isolating at home, video-chatting can help you stay in touch with your friends and family. This guide will show you how to make a video call using a smartphone, or receive one using your desktop computer - or help you explain how to do so to others. How to video call with an Android phone If your phone is made by OnePlus, Google, Honor, Huawei, LG, Samsung or Sony, it is an An ... Read more
2020-03-22 20:40:34
Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app
When coronavirus caused one pre-schooler's family to isolate, it looked like his birthday party would have to be cancelled.
But a London-based drama group found a way to save the day by offering a video chat-based celebration for Harry and dozens of friends via the app Zoom.
2020-03-22 20:40:07
Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad
All schools in the UK closed their doors on Friday, and there's no timetable for when they might re-open. Parents, who may need to work and juggle childcare, will have to fill the gap. While no-one expects them to replicate school, there is plenty of online help to stave off boredom. Will schools provide the resources? If your school already puts work online, using Google Classroom or simila ... Read more
2020-03-22 20:39:45
IT systems 'exploited by coronavirus scammers'
Criminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak have compromised council computer systems, a council has warned. Middlesbrough Council said local authorities were being targeted with fake emails. In a communication to workers it said Rotherham Council's IT system had been compromised by an email with "COVID-19" in the subject field. The council's IT department cautioned staff to report ... Read more
2020-03-20 20:24:08
Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'child immunity' tweet will stay online
A tweet by entrepreneur Elon Musk suggesting children are "essentially immune" to coronavirus did not break Twitter's rules, the company has said. This week, Twitter pledged to remove misinformation and tweets denying scientific facts about the virus. It even cited claims about child immunity as an example of misinformation that it would remove. But even though children can catch and ... Read more
2020-03-20 20:22:26
Coronavirus: Smartphone sales collapse amid pandemic
Sales of new phones have collapsed in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone. Research firm Strategy Analytics said shipments in February fell by 38% year-on-year. The outbreak of the coronavirus in China had a huge impact, report author Linda Sui said. "Some Asian factories were unable to manufacture smartphones, while many consumers were unable or unwilling to visit retai ... Read more
2020-03-20 20:21:52
Coronavirus: BT has 'plenty of capacity' despite Netflix quality cuts
BT says its broadband infrastructure has plenty of "headroom" to cope with increased demand as more people stay home due to coronavirus. The company said that since Tuesday, data use on its network had increased by between 35-60%. On Thursday, Netflix said it would lower the picture quality of movies in Europe, to reduce data use. But BT said daytime and evening usage was still much l ... Read more
2020-03-20 20:21:28
Coronavirus: How to clean your smartphone safely
While you may want to clean your smartphone, some substances can damage the device.
Dr Lena Ciric, a microbiologist from University College London, says you can effectively clean your phone using just household soap and water.
Video journalist: Chris Fox
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2020-03-19 21:26:53