US student voter turnout getting boost from universities
With presidential elections looming, institutions are finding success from incorporating voter aid into campus operations
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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.
Google uses AI to enhance video call audio
Google is hoping to end low quality video calls by deploying artificial intelligence to "fill in" audio gaps caused by bad connections.
Profs: Trump is ‘racist’ for calling coronavirus the ‘Chinese Virus’
A Columbia University instructor and Georgia State University professor claim that “white supremacy,” “xenophobia,” and “racism” are the motivations behind labeling the novel coronavirus the “Chinese Virus."
