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The automaker still intends to re-open production facilities in May.

This giant remote working from home experiment is creating new problems for everyone

The global health crisis is forcing workers to stay at home, and it is the CIO’s responsibility to enable a smooth transition.

Dark_nexus botnet outstrips other malware with new, potent features

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Researchers have found a botnet that borrows from Qbot and Mirai but goes much further in terms of power.

Tails, the security-focused OS, adds support for Secure Boot

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Tails, an OS recommended by Edward Snowden, is now capable of booting on systems where UEFI Secure Boot is enabled.

Malaysia to get quicker access to COVID-19 test results

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Comprising Gribbles Pathology, Quantum Diagnostics, and Clinipath Malaysia, the private laboratory consortium is set to roll out a COVID-19 collection and testing programme that aims to conduct more than 5,000 tests a day, with a 24-hour turnaround.

Nearly 23 million Aussies have a My Health Record, but only 13 million are using it

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The online medical file has around 1.8 billion documents in it.

Singapore unveils initiatives to help population stay connected as stricter COVID-19 measures kick in

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The ICT regulator has kicked off several “connectivity, content, and accessibility” initiatives, including galvanising pay TV operators to offer free preview channels and boosting ICT subsidy schemes, to ensure the local population can remain online.

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Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling

It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive. [...]

Nvidia will investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with possible Chinese spy

In a memo to the company, Huang admitted that he had an affair. [...]

If Snap’s Specs are still ridiculously expensive, they’re also a lot more comfortable than they used to be

Snap's Specs, which have been in development for many years now, are going to market this fall. Will they be a hit with users? [...]

Coordinated disturbances haunt grids worldwide. Here’s how researchers solved the mystery.

Mystery solved: Coordinated power drops have been haunting power grid worldwide, but a team of researchers in Germany found the culprit. [...]

Sequoia partners reportedly blindsided when Roelof Botha joined SpaceX board

A new report claims Sequoia's recent changes undo the legacy of the firm's former steward. [...]

Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is down to its lowest price since July

The latest 13-inch MacBook Air is currently available for $1,099.99, marking the second time we’ve seen this $200 discount following the company’s hefty price increases over the summer. Although the [...]

Chatbots might be coming to Apple’s HomeView

Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub. There's a flag listed for a "Conversational Apps" category. While there [...]

There’s no slowing down media’s pivot-to-video 2.0

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the pressures of creating content for the internet, follow Mia Sato. [...]

The UV-tracking Gem made me rethink how sunlight affects my health, not just my appearance

With temperatures rising to the 90s in Los Angeles, avoiding the heat wasn't exactly an option while I was at a relative's outdoor party in August. So I sat beneath [...]

Costco members can get $5 off the reimagined Ocarina of Time

While some retailers were offering preorder discounts on the remastered Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, it’s not too late to save if you missed out. Costco members can [...]

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Coronavirus: Criminals using Zoom installer to spread cryptominer

UCL collaborates with IBM to use virtual reality to tackle loneliness

Unsteady state: Building collaboration, innovation and responsiveness during unprecedented change

Tesla slices wage packets, furloughs staff in coronavirus outbreak ‘shared sacrifice’

This giant remote working from home experiment is creating new problems for everyone

Dark_nexus botnet outstrips other malware with new, potent features

Tails, the security-focused OS, adds support for Secure Boot

Malaysia to get quicker access to COVID-19 test results

Nearly 23 million Aussies have a My Health Record, but only 13 million are using it

Singapore unveils initiatives to help population stay connected as stricter COVID-19 measures kick in