Tag: COVID-19
4 in 10 Brits would like to ‘work from home’ abroad
Four in 10 ‘work from home’ Brits would like to pack their suitcases and do their job overseas, research has revealed. A survey of 1,000 people who have worked remotely during the pandemic found Spain is the top destination for working remotely, followed by Italy, the USA, Portugal and the Caribbean. Making up the top 10 locations…
Zoom revenue skyrockets 370% in a year
Zoom's revenues skyrocketed last year as global demand for online meeting solutions soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns. Although the popular video conferencing platform generated impressive revenue through its fiscal year 2021, the year's final quarter set a new record. According to data presented by BuyShares.com, Zoom hit a record high quarterly revenue of $882.5 million in Q4…
Tech Digest daily round up: NHS Covid app update blocked
An update to England and Wales's contact tracing app has been blocked for breaking the terms of an agreement made with Apple and Google. The plan had been to ask users to upload logs of venue check-ins - carried out via poster barcode scans - if they tested positive for the virus. This could be…
Over 1 in 3 UK business managers sought mental health support in last 12 months
A survey of UK business managers has revealed how the pressures of COVID-19 have impacted their mental health with over a third seeking professional help, according to new research from NerdWallet. The financial comparison platform commissioned an independent survey of 908 UK businesses managers. It found that since the first UK lockdown on 23 March 2020,…
Over 9 in 10 UK adults now regular internet users, claims ONS
More people than ever were regular internet users in 2020, figures just released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. According to its data, 92% of all UK adults went online in 2020, up from 91% in 2019. London was once again named the UK region with the highest recent internet use, with 95%…
Over 2.5 million UK employees will never feel comfortable returning to work
Over 2.5 million UK employees (8%) say they will never feel comfortable going back into the office, according to a new study. Online printing specialists, instantprint, conducted a survey of UK employees to discover more about how the nation’s workforce is feeling about the prospect of heading back to their workplace. The data highlighted that more…
Majority happy with NHS’ use of technology during pandemic, claims study
Over 8 in 10 NHS users who used more technology to access care during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic were pleased with the experience. However, half of those aged 55 and over reported that the quality of care is worse, according to a YouGov poll. Research published today by the Health…
Top 5 tips for keeping children safe online
We know that children’s online safety is among a parent’s biggest priorities, and it’s incredibly important to keep children safe online. Due to the past year of homeschooling, children have spent even more time online, attached to their screens, often without supervision. Technology has enabled us to connect, learn and communicate like never before, but…
Social networking app for pub goers Boozr launches on Android and iOS
An app called Boozr, which was developed while the pubs were shut in 2020, has been designed to get customers back to hospitality venues as soon they open their beer gardens from the 12th April. With a directory of over 700,000 pubs, bars and clubs worldwide, Boozr provides both locals and visitors a way to discover…
Majority of drivers will now ‘consider EV in near future’
A majority of motorists now say they will consider an electric vehicle 'in the near future'. That's according to research carried out by the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, which is tracking the attitude of motorists to electric vehicle adoption. It's the first time a majority of car buyers have signalled that their switch to an…
