Canada postpones 5G spectrum auction citing COVID-19
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Pandemic gives fresh momentum to digital voice technology
Voice assistants are not only answering queries and shopping, but also being used for smart… Read More
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Gaming becomes king of entertainment in pandemic lockdown
The lockdown gaming craze appears to be luring people of all ages. Read More
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Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande team up for a cause
Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande are teaming up for the first time on a duet Read More
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WHO chief says pandemic ‘far from over’, worried about children
The coronavirus pandemic is “far from over” and is still disrupting normal health services, especially… Read More
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Covid-19 smiliarities: Writer looks back at his 2016 virus thriller
Deon Meyer wished the deadly virus wreacking havoc in his 2016 thriller "Fever" had not… Read More
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Hungry, jobless Americans turning to food banks to survive pandemic
Food bank officials say their needs in the pandemic era have skyrocketed all of a… Read More
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Celine Dion salutes ‘heroic’ workers in pandemic fight
The singer herself is self-isolating. Read More
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Stay off Zoom, bank chief tells staff
“Zoombombing” incidents have rattled all kinds of users, as hoards of business people, students, families… Read More
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Hunger for ‘good news’ grows as pandemic woes deepen
Actor John Krasinski started his own weekly YouTube video show, Some Good News. Read More
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Lindsay Lohan says ‘I’m back!’ teasing new single amid pandemic
Her surprise announcement quickly became a top trending item on Twitter but caused mixed reactions. Read More
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COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
The UN's health agency has faced criticism in the past for overreacting and for moving… Read More
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Trudeau leads Canadian celebrities in pandemic plea to stay home
The premier is in his second week of self-isolation with his family. Read More
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COVID-19 ‘can be characterised as a pandemic’: WHO chief
The new coronavirus outbreak can now be characterised as a pandemic, the head of the… Read More
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Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study
A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and… Read More
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Coronavirus: WHO warns the world
The number of fatalities in China -- where the virus emerged late last year --… Read More
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Going Viral: Demand for disease-themed movies and games explodes
Starring Gwyneth Paltrow as a businesswoman who unwittingly brings a lethal pathogen to the United… Read More
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