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Tech companies target temperature-monitoring patches for COVID-19
The group aims to produce a device to monitor temperatures remotely that can be manufactured in high volumes.
As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow
Online personal data is easily bought and sold in China and the likelihood of personal information being hacked was also a major concern
Vivendi's Dailymotion forms partnership with Huawei Video
Huawei Video would integrate the video player of Dailymotion
China's coronavirus campaign offers glimpse into surveillance system
Cities and villages across the country have used the system for what the government has labelled "an all-out people's war on coronavirus"
Saudi STC first in MENA to join GSMA APAC IoT Partnership Program
The GSMA is an industry organization that globally represents the interests of mobile network operators and the broader ecosystem.
Mubadala to manufacture medical supplies in UAE
The team is developing face shields that will increase health workers’ safety
South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing
South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls "distancing in daily life"
Saudi STC to phase out 3G to make way for 4G & 5G
Saudi Telecom Company aims to become a pioneer in 5G technology.
Arabian Travel Market Virtual to focus on potential Chinese outbound travel market
Forum will focus on potential recovery of outbound travel and how Chinese travellers have been changing the way that they access information about foreign destinations
Saudis find innovative ways to give eidiyas and gifts amid pandemic
Children look forward to celebrating Eid Al-Fitr because on this day they receive money and gifts from their elders
Insights
Could coronavirus help Amazon workers unionize?
Reuters spoke with 16 unions and labor groups targeting Amazon
Xiaomi making the most of the crisis
Despite the uncertain Covid-19 outlook, Xiaomi is getting help from unlikely places
Ensuring a hassle-free online shopping experience
The role of the logistics industry has become even more important in ensuring delivery of essential and non-essential items to consumers