Latest articles by Stephen Warwick
Apple and Google to ban location tracking in contact tracing apps
Apple and Google have confirmed that it will ban the use of location tracking in apps that use its contact tracing technology.
Irish government confirms it will use de-centralized contact tracing model
The Irish Government has confirmed that its contact tracing app will not use a centralized database to hold user data and that the HSE will have no access to user data.
Contact tracing stirs debate in Canada
Several organizations in Canada are debating the pros and cons of contact tracing, as well as privacy concerns.
Nine app developers break from Apple and Google to form new lobby group
Nine app developers have created a lobbying group independent of one backed by Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
TikTok registers 2 billion global downloads according to latest data
Popular video app TikTok has registered 2 billion downloads globally on iOS and Android.
The NHS says despite not following Apple and Google, its contact tracing app will work
The NHS has defended its decision to use a centralized database for contact tracing and says its engineers have overcome issues such as battery life and background running.
Critics say lack of universal smartphone adoption "stunning blind spot" of contact tracing
Some private companies are working on their own contact tracing solutions that involve the wearing of wristbands and badges.
WhatsApp group video now available for up to 8 people
WhatsApp now lets you make video and voice calls with up to 7 other people, but you'll need to download the latest version!
Contact tracing: A guide to one possible pandemic solution
What is contact tracing? How does it work? And should I be concerned about my privacy? We answer all of this and more in our deep dive into one possible coronavirus pandemic solution.
EU states 'being completely held hostage by Google and Apple' says official
Apple and Google have rebuffed calls from France and Germany to support their contact tracing apps, which use centralized data containing user information.
Germany snubs Apple and Google's contact tracing technology
Germany has opted to base its contact tracing app on the PEPP-PT platform, which isn't supported by Apple.
Despite assurances, a Senator wants Apple and Google's CEOs to be 'personally liable' for contact tracing privacy
Senator Josh Hawley has written to the CEOs of Google and Apple, stating that he fears their COVID-19 contact tracing project "could pave the way for something much more dire."
Zoom has fixed one of the biggest complaints about its platform
Zoom has added a data center selection tool in response to reports that call data was being routed through China, even if you don't live there.
Interview: We sat down with two 5G experts to debunk recent conspiracies
We sat down with two 5G experts to learn more about the technology and debunked a few myths along the way.
UK's NHS clashes with Google and Apple over contact tracing
The NHS is reportedly in a standoff with Apple and Google, who won't support a contact tracing app that uses a centralized database.
EU hints at adoption of Apple and Google's contact tracing solution
The EU may be considering adopting Apple and Google's contact tracing technology.
Zoom improves password requirements and introduces longer meeting IDs in latest update
Zoom has issued updates to improve security on its platform, including improved password security and increasing the length of meeting IDs.
It's not just you, Snapchat is down right now
There are global reports of a Snapchat outage.
Zoom announces collaboration with security experts from Netflix, Uber, EA and more
Zoom is partnering with security leaders and experts from Netflix, Uber, and EA, as well as the former Chief of Security for Facebook in a bid to make its app more secure.
Taiwan bans government use of Zoom
The Taiwanese government has banned its agencies and specific organizations from using Zoom.
