Esa marks 50 years of Earth Day and other news April 23, 2020 techengine comments (18) BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week’s technology stories.
Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown April 23, 2020 techengine comments (35) Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home.
Fortnite’s Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions April 23, 2020 techengine comments (7) Travis Scott’s 10-minute show wowed players and press – and saw millions take part online.
Coronavirus: ‘I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested’ April 22, 2020 techengine comments (12) Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.
Coronavirus: Influencers’ glossy lifestyles lose their shine April 22, 2020 techengine comments (12) Advertisers are cancelling contracts with influencers who can’t travel to create content in lockdown.
Coronavirus: State surveillance ‘a price worth paying’ April 22, 2020 techengine comments (17) The Tony Blair Institute says a “dramatic” increase in surveillance is better than the other available options.