Japanese conglomerate expects rebound in construction industry as cities end lockdowns

Germany has U-turned on building a centralized COVID-19 contacts tracing app — and will instead adopt a decentralized architecture, Reuters reported Sunday, citing a joint statement by chancellery minister Helge Braun and health minister Jens Spahn. In Europe in recent weeks, a battle has raged between different groups backing centralized vs decentralized infrastructure for apps […]

Apple and Google have released the first version of their exposure notification API, which they previously called the contact tracing API. This is a developer-focused release, and is a seed of the API in development, with the primary intent of collecting feedback from developers who will be using the API to create new contact tracing […]

This week we continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the world of apps, plus the use of live-streaming apps as fundraising tools and more.

The UK has this week started testing a coronavirus contacts-tracing app which NHSX, a digital arm of the country’s National Health Service, has been planning and developing since early March. The test is taking place in the Isle of Wight, a 380km2 island off the south coast of England, with a population of around 140,000. […]

The UK may be rethinking its decision to shun Apple and Google’s API for its national coronavirus contacts tracing app, according to the Financial Times, which reported yesterday that the government is paying an IT supplier to investigate whether it can integrate the tech giants’ approach after all. As we’ve reported before coronavirus contacts tracing […]

The Indian government has said that its contact-tracing app Aarogya Setu “by design” fetches the location data of its 90 million users and allows them to view the concentration of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus in their vicinity. New Delhi issued the statement after France-based security researcher Baptiste Robert found what he […]

Yahoo Mail is getting a mobile update, with new versions of the iOS and Android app launching today. Many of you probably haven’t tried out Yahoo Mail in years, but Senior Director of Product Management Josh Jacobson noted that it’s one of the top productivity apps in the Apple App Store, where it has been […]

A German research institute that’s involved in developing a COVID-19 contacts tracing app with the backing of the national government has released some new details about the work, which suggests the app is being designed as more of a “one-stop shop” to manage coronavirus impacts at an individual level, rather than having a sole function […]

Germany has U-turned on building a centralized COVID-19 contacts tracing app — and will instead adopt a decentralized architecture, Reuters reported Sunday, citing a joint statement by chancellery minister Helge Braun and health minister Jens Spahn. In Europe in recent weeks, a battle has raged between different groups backing centralized vs decentralized infrastructure for apps […]

More details have emerged about a coronavirus contacts tracing app being developed by UK authorities. NHSX CEO, Matthew Gould, said today that future versions of the app could ask users to share location data to help authorities learn more about how the virus propagates. Gould, who heads up the digital transformation unit of the UK’s […]

The UK has this week started testing a coronavirus contacts-tracing app which NHSX, a digital arm of the country’s National Health Service, has been planning and developing since early March. The test is taking place in the Isle of Wight, a 380km2 island off the south coast of England, with a population of around 140,000. […]

The UK may be rethinking its decision to shun Apple and Google’s API for its national coronavirus contacts tracing app, according to the Financial Times, which reported yesterday that the government is paying an IT supplier to investigate whether it can integrate the tech giants’ approach after all. As we’ve reported before coronavirus contacts tracing […]

During an interview at Tuesday's NTAs on Tuesday, the screen star, 41, insisted singing the rendition of The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's tune  'felt appropriate'.

The former Love Island star, 27, was seen to launch a shocking attack after he was called 'a c**t', when the photographer in question failed to capture a shot of Chris with his girlfriend Jesy Nelson

Gavin & Stacey's Rob Brydon shut down rumours of any further episodes of the show during his red carpet appearance at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.

Their claimed canoodling came just days after the Love Islander became a new dad when he welcomed daughter Blossom with longtime friend Casey Ranger.

Quotation - dated 31.10.2011 - Hiring of vehicles on monthly basis for the official use of Office of the Registrar of Companies –cum- Official Liquidator, Orissa, Cuttack

Former What Not to Wear host, Stacy London has revealed that she is in her first serious relationship with a woman. London says that she and Cat Yezbak have been dating for a year.

Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton has made his first public contact with the star since hitting back at split rumours - despite her being banned from contacting him.

The former Love Island host, 40, was found dead at her London flat on Saturday, February 15, just weeks before she was due to go on trial for assaulting Lewis.

The 27-year-old singer sat down for an interview over FaceTime with Zane Lowe on Apple Music on Wednesday, and spoke candidly about being locked away in her sprawling mansion.

From orgasms to politics to parenting, not even the most optimistic TV exec would have guessed the show would still be going strong. Critic Michael Hogan reveals how it's kept us all hooked

She was the runner-up at Wimbledon this month and kicked off the summer by launching her own clothing line.

He has conquered Alpe d'Huez and climbed Mont Ventoux. But Geraint Thomas is now embarking on the toughest test of his cycling career - without even leaving his garage.

The right winger was tipped to earn his first International cap for Spain by coach Luis Enrique in March but the coronavirus outbreak saw all matches cancelled.

Erling Haaland has enjoyed an astonishing breakthrough season in Europe, first at RB Salzburg before joining Borussia Dortmund, where he has scored 12 goals in just 11 matches.

It's been a scary week for the Strictly contestants after Jerry Hall's shock exit last Sunday.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: It's no secret that Ernesto Valverde is in his final season as Barcelona coach - waiting to be replaced by Ronald Koeman or Erik ten Hag or Marcelo Gallardo.

Real Zaragoza striker Luis Suarez is being considered by Barcelona as a possible emergency signing to ease their injury crisis but parent club Watford are set to prevent any possible transfer.

Barcelona have turned their attentions to Levante striker Roger Marti as the Catalan giants search for a new forward following the long term injuries of Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez.

Donald Trump super fans have shown how loyal they are to the president by marking their bodies with some unusual inkings including lower back artwork mimicking Nicki Minaj and on a mail item.

Former Chelsea man Branislav Ivanovic may well have ambitions to become a coach one day, and unintentionally took to the big screen in Zenit St Petersburg's recent match to show off his tactics.

In scenes set to air this week, Jack (Scott Maslen) throws a punch at his brother Max (Jake Wood) after revealing he's secretly been in contact with his niece Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa).

Stacey Solomon left Joe Swash horrified when he returned home to find her using her whole body to mop the kitchen floor.

Joe Swash has revealed he would love to have another baby with Stacey Solomon and says their four boys have been looking after her in lockdown.

The actor, 61, who played Derek Branning in EastEnders between 2011 and 2012, revealed he suffered a heart attack, just like his character in the BBC soap.

The Loose Women star, 30, proved all is well in her household as she admired her boyfriend Joe Swash cleaning the windows amid the UK's coronavirus lockdown on Thursday afternoon.

The star has defended his and wife Michelle Keegan's love for staying in shape after trolls left nasty comments about them 'needing to eat' under images of their toned bodies.

The actress, 32, is ditching her Our Girl army uniform and donning a skintight lycra costume in the upcoming series as she becomes a magician's assistant in a bid to make some extra cash.

The 2017 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards was off to an energetic start on Saturday evening, with host John Cena telling the crowd hosting the show had been on his 'bucket list'.

England are coming to terms with the premature end to their Six Nations campaign but Ford admitted the postponement of matches is insignificant in context of the coronavirus crisis.

Eddie Jones launched a scathing attack on the decision to send off Manu Tuilagi for a high tackle during England's 33-30 Six Nations victory against Wales at Twickenham. 

Wycombe have paid tribute to supporter Mark Bird, who has died after suffering a heart attack before Tuesday's home game against Blackpool.

The 39-year-old former WWE star posed in a tiny string bikini, on the beach in Mykonos, Greece on Wednesday

The 40-year-old blonde beauty, who used to date George Clooney, will welcome the baby in May, she told People on Wednesday.

Stacy Keibler showed off her baby bump when she headed out for a hike in Beverly Hills on Thursday. 

A brawl erupted after Scotland flanker Ryan Wilson shoved Ford in the back like a 'school bully' as the teams returned to the dressing rooms after their warm-ups. Scotland won the game 25-13.

Gregor Townsend insists Scotland can recover from their World Cup heartache - but knows they must learn from the mistakes that cost them in Japan.

OLIVER HOLT AT MURRAYFIELD - The trees outside Murrayfield swayed in the gale and empty plastic coffee cups scattered. Storm Ciara was brewing, but Owen Farrell remained unfazed.