White House testing is revealed as fiasco

White House testing is revealed as fiasco – but is STILL being used as proof aides are ‘negative’ for COVID while masks for most workers will still be considered a ‘personal choice’ The White House’s testing infrastructure as the president, first lady, White House staff and several reporters have tested positive for the coronavirus  The … Read more

Social media lights up as celebrities comment on President Trump testing positive for coronavirus

Celebrities have mocked Donald Trump and his wife Melania after he announced he had tested positive for coronavirus in the early hours of Friday. Actress and model Padma Lakshmi, 50, posted a one-word response that simply read, ‘Karma, following it up with a quote of Trump, writing: ‘It is what it is.’  Actress and activist … Read more

Social media lights up as celebrities comment on President Trump testing positive for coronavirus

Celebrities have mocked Donald Trump and his wife Melania after he announced he had tested positive for coronavirus in the early hours of Friday. Actress and model Padma Lakshmi, 50, posted a one-word response that simply read, ‘Karma’ for her nearly 740,000 followers on Twitter.  Actress and activist Sophia Bush, 38, echoed many others who … Read more

Facebook testing out Accounts Center to cross-post across Instagram, Messenger

For those who are managing business accounts or personal pages across Facebook properties, it can sometimes be tedious to post individually on these platforms. Yes, there are third-party apps out there that can help you with this but some prefer to do it natively. The social media giant is now testing something called Accounts Center … Read more

ROBERT HARDMAN examines new Covid-19 testing machines after Mail Force donates £1m in lab equipment

To the untrained eye, it could be a photocopier with a few plastic trays on top.  Except that you need to wear a gown, mask and gloves and enter a secure zone via two pressurised doors to access this particular piece of dull grey machinery.  It is also one that plays a vital role in … Read more

Random testing ‘is pointless’ and regularly swabbing high-risk groups a better strategy, experts say

People most at risk of catching coronavirus should be tested regularly and random testing is a waste of time, experts say. Researchers from the University of Oxford suggest targeted, regular swab testing would do a better job of cutting Covid-19 infection rates than random tests. They said health and care workers, public transport staff, delivery … Read more

Google testing out new car UI for Google Maps (not Android Auto UI)

While drivers can already use Android Auto’s phone interface for their navigation, communication, and music needs while driving, it seems that Google is not yet satisfied with just that. Some users are reporting that their Google Maps interface is getting an in-car version. It is somewhat similar to the Auto interface but this one is … Read more

Private Covid testing firm hires Boris Johnson’s half-brother Max in hope he can ‘open doors’

A coronavirus testing firm has hired Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s half-brother as it hopes he can ‘open doors’. Max Johnson, 35, has joined the board of private ‘wellness’ firm REVIV Global which specialises in providing vitamin injections delivered through IV drips. But the company has recently branched out into testing for Covid-19 by offering private antigen … Read more

Private Covid testing firm hires Boris Johnson’s half-brother Max in hope he can ‘open doors’

Private Covid testing firm hires Boris Johnson’s half-brother Max in hope he can ‘open doors’ for them to work with government Max Johnson, 35, has joined the board of private ‘wellness’ firm REVIV Global Firm has branched out into testing for Covid-19 by offering private antigen tests Staff at REVIV are holding talks with the … Read more

US military is testing wearable devices that detects illnesses TWO days before symptoms arise

US military is testing a smart watch and ring system that detects illnesses TWO days before symptoms arise – and can recognize the coronavirus US military is using a Garmin watch and Oura ring to detect illnesses  The system uses an AI that can notify users of an oncoming illness two days before symptoms appear … Read more