Covid contact-tracing app not sharing data with police
The app is not part of NHS Test and Trace, which said it would occasionally share some data. Source link
Category: Technology & Science
Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says
At the same time, the US Department of Justice announced charges against six Russian GRU officers for alleged cyber-attacks serving “the strategic benefit of Russia”. Source link
Urumangi Generation explores ‘Indigenous resiliency’ and climate change in a cyberpunk setting
Naphtali Faulkner admits to a degree of deception in the early promotional materials for his video game Umurangi Generation. “It’s a little bit sinister, but … as the game started … Read More
Genetic genealogy technique used in Christine Jessop cold case comes with privacy concerns, warns expert
A Canadian privacy expert is warning that there are risks involved in using genetic genealogy as a tool for investigating crimes, despite its ability to help solve cold cases. “We’ve … Read More
The coronavirus could be messing with your pain perception — and that could help it spread
A Canadian researcher has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 can hijack a pain receptor on our cells, using it to get into the cell, but also blocking its … Read More
Female moles are intersex — they have testicle-like tissue that helps them grow big and tough
Moles have a pretty tough life. They live underground, in the dark, burrowing through heavy dirt. And when faced with an enemy, there’s nowhere to turn — they have to fight. … Read More
Government calls on private sector to come up with compostable, recyclable pandemic gear
Worried about the environmental damage done by growing consumption of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, the federal government is asking the private sector to come up with PPE products that … Read More
Cogeco owner rejects latest multi-billion takeover offer from Altice, Rogers
The family that controls the Cogeco companies has rejected a second takeover offer from Altice USA Inc. and its Canadian partner, Rogers Communications Inc. It’s the second offer the Audet … Read More
Widow fights Apple, outdated law in honouring husband’s dying wish
An Ontario widow is locked in a four-year battle with Apple over online material she already legally owns. Carol Anne Noble of Toronto wants access to an Apple account she and … Read More
Got any signal up here? Nokia to build mobile network on moon
Finland’s Nokia has been selected by NASA to build the first cellular network on the moon, the company said on Monday. The lunar network will be part of the U.S. … Read More
Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'
Can the use of Instagram filters – which change the tone, colour and shape of your face – be a form of racial discrimination? Source link
How AI farmed insects are helping to feed chickens
Corn and wheat have long been part of a traditional diet fed to farm chickens – but now there is something new on the menu – Black Fly larvae. BBC … Read More