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Over the years, I have been an outspoken critic of GP apps and technology. I feared it might damage the patient-doctor relationship, which I believe is vital to good care. But almost overnight, the lockdown completely transformed the way I and other GPs work. Face-to-face appointments were replaced by video calls so patients could stay … Read more
Incredible moment Covidiot explains she has cut a hole in her face mask because it ‘makes it easier to breathe’ Joe Samaan was working a shift at an S J Food Mart in Lexington, Kentucky Customer walked in to pay for gas while wearing face mask torn over the mouth When questioned she said the … Read more
A new third type of test may offer a simpler way for healthcare workers to identify positive coronavirus cases. The two tests most commonly used are a PCR test, which looks for the virus’ genetic material to see if someone is currently infected, and an antibody test, which sees if someone has been infected in … Read more
Apple’s iOS 13.5 update will make it easier for users to unlock their iPhones while wearing a protective mask An update in iOS 13.5 will make it easier to unlock an iPhone with a mask on It will send users wearing protective masks straight to a passcode screen Currently Face ID has to fail repeatedly … Read more
Matt Hancock today appeared to admit that some frontline workers who have needed a coronavirus test have struggled to get one as he said the government is piloting a number of schemes to ‘make it easier’ for people to get checked. The UK currently has the capacity to carry out almost 40,000 tests a day … Read more
With a lockdown imposed on the UK to help fight Covid-19 and many of us confined to our homes for the majority of every day, it’s bound to have an impact on our physical and mental health. This morning dozens of people took to Twitter claiming they’d had a bad night’s kip, with the hashtag … Read more
The little-known handy features you never knew existed on your iPhone have been revealed – including the secret backspace on your calculator and a built-in tape measure. Whether it’s secret accessibility buttons, e-signature functions or speedy delete features, there are many little tricks that can be done on iPhones that only the tech-savvy utilise in … Read more
Good news for lazy joggers: Scientists develop ankle ‘exoskeleton’ that decreases energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared with running in normal shoes Robotic exoskeleton was created by robotics experts at Stanford University Funded by Nike it was revealed the device saves energy while running Slashes energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared to normal running … Read more
While household chores are dreaded by many, changing a duvet cover has got to be top of the poll. But thanks to Ben King, 30, from London, and Luke Gray, 30, who lives in Chicago, getting ourselves tangled inside the sheets could soon be a thing of the past – as they have designed the first … Read more
Pokémon Go developers revamp the popular mobile game to make it easier to play while stuck indoors during the coronavirus pandemic Niantic Inc. has introduced a number of changes to Pokémon Go to make it more amenable to self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic The company will wave walking requirements for Battle League and extend the length … Read more