Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
Google's sister firm Sidewalk Labs has scrapped a plan to build a smart city in Canada, citing complications caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Zoom tackles hackers with new security measures
Zoom is implementing new security measures as it battles to prevent hackers from "zoombombing" video calls.
US student voter turnout getting boost from universities
With presidential elections looming, institutions are finding success from incorporating voter aid into campus operations
Controversial sale of .org web domain blocked
The controversial sale of the .org web domain - used by charities and non-profit organisations - has been set back after months of deliberation.
US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites
Five of online retail giant Amazon’s foreign websites have been placed on a blacklist by the Trump administration.
Coronavirus-themed game banned in China
A coronavirus-themed game has been blocked on Steam in China because of its politically motivated content.
YouTube bans ‘medically unsubstantiated’ content
YouTube has banned any coronavirus-related content that directly contradicts World Health Organization (WHO) advice.
Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour
Apple has launched a tool that reveals changes in the travel behaviour of people who use its Maps app.
US election 2020: Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign
Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential campaign, clearing the way for former Vice-President Joe Biden to become the Democratic party's nominee.
Zoom ‘unsuitable’ for government secrets, researchers say
The hugely popular video meetings app Zoom has "significant weaknesses" which might make it unsuitable for secrets.
