The roll-out of the government’s new contact-tracing app is being led by staff from consultancy Accenture, which has received more than £850,000 for 10 weeks’ work, Sky News can reveal.
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eBay sellers attempt to flog iPhones with Fortnite for thousands
iPhones with Fortnite installed are being listed on eBay, with sellers attempting to flog devices for thousands of pounds.
Google services including Gmail hit by serious disruption
Google services including Gmail, Drive and Docs are currently experiencing serious issues, as the company has acknowledged on its status dashboard.
750 million genetically modified mosquitoes to be released across Florida Keys
Authorities have approved plans for genetically modified mosquitoes to be released across the Florida Keys from next year.
Apple market value tops $2trn as virus crisis drives tech share surge
Apple has seen its market value hit $2trn (£1.52trn) for the first time as shares in US tech companies enjoy a surge in popularity amid the coronavirus crisis.
Asteroid makes closest fly-by of Earth – and NASA didn’t see it until after the close shave
An asteroid the size of a car has flown past Earth closer than any seen before without hitting the planet – and NASA admits: “We didn’t see it coming.”
Microsoft to kill off Internet Explorer after 25 years
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be ending support for Internet Explorer on 17 August 2021.
Hands-free driving on motorways possible within a year
The sight of cars driving down motorways without hands at the wheel could soon be a reality, after the government announced a consultation into hands-free technology.
Honey better for coughs and sore throats than conventional medicine
Honey is better at treating sore throats, blocked noses, coughs and congestion than conventional medicines, including antibiotics, according to a new study.
What’s going on between Fortnite and Apple?
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is engaged in a serious corporate dispute with Apple after the iPhone maker took action against it for slipping a new payment system into the iOS version of the hit online shooter.