Simon Chandler, Contributor

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How The Internet Of Things Can Help Hospitals Cope With Coronavirus

The European Commission has launched an €8 million project that aims to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to increase and enhance the remote care provided by hospitals.

Artificial Intelligence Used To Predict Loneliness In Senior Citizens

Publishing in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the researchers were able to harness natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to classify the sentiment and emotions of speech.

Why Sewage Is The Key To Early Detection Of Coronavirus Outbreaks

A growing number of nations and companies are either trialling or rolling out systems that monitor sewage, and they may provide the key to ensuring that future Covid-19 outbreaks are kept under control.

‘World First’ Smart Hand Sanitizer Promises Extra Coronavirus Protection

UK-based tech company SAVORTEX has launched a “revolutionary” smart hand sanitizer, offering an added layer of hygiene against potential coronavirus transmission.

Meet The Companies Using VR To Treat Coronavirus-Related Stress And Anxiety

A growing number of virtual reality solutions are coming to the market which promise to alleviate many of the stresses and anxieties caused by the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Japanese Firm Unveils Smart Face Mask That Connects To Phones

A Japanese startup has unveiled a smart face mask that connects to smartphones and is capable of sending text messages via speech.

New Ultrasonic Contact-Tracing App Promises Better Accuracy Than Bluetooth Alternatives

Israel-based tech firm Sonarax has launched a sound-based contact-tracing app which it claims offers improved performance and security over the contact-tracing protocols developed by Google and Apple.

NHS Contact-Tracing App Will Cause ‘Flood’ Of Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn

The NHS’ contact-tracing app will cause a spike in phishing attacks in the UK, cybersecurity experts have warned today.

Coronavirus Contact-Tracing Apps Miss The Point About Privacy

Coronavirus contact-tracing apps dangerously normalise the idea of walking around with our phones constantly and of having our behaviour directed at scale by apps.

Coronavirus Delivers ‘World’s First’ Drone Delivery Service

In what’s being billed as a “world first,” startup Manna Aero has begun a drone delivery service in Moneygall, Ireland.