Coronavirus tracing apps: False hope and hidden dangers?

Nations try to track and trace their way out of the corona crisis. Some see apps as essential. But so far apps have had limited success. Australia's has picked up only one case in a month. And privacy concerns remain, with a citizen's every move being monitored. Not everyone is keen on installing a tracing app on their phone. But in countries such as India, there's little choice.The Indian government has released a contact tracing app and people there must download the state-backed app if they want to travel.

Coronavirus: trial begins of mobile app to track infections

An app for mobile phones aimed at tracing the spread of coronavirus is to be tried out on the Isle of Wight, before being rolled out more widely across the UK. Between 50-60% of the population will need to use the software for it to be effective. Meanwhile the number of people being treated in hospital for coronavirus infection is continuing to fall.

Can data tracking curtail the Coronavirus pandemic? | Covid-19 Special

Data might be one of the key weapons to curtail the Coronavirus pandemic. The data on our smartphones, for example. It can show nearly every step we take and every step people around us take. Scientists estimate that one infected person passes the virus on to around 2-3 people on average. So what if we used all the data that we already have on our smartphones to track people infected with the Coronavirus? Warn those who had contact with a carrier ?

Why advertisers are tracking your emojis

With Twitter’s new emoji tracking tool, advertisers can track how and when users post emojis and determine users’ emotional state. Depending on those feelings, they can deliver ads that best match their emotions at that time. Advertisers say that this will allow them to deliver more relevant ads, but there are opposite concerns about consumer privacy. Watch this video to learn how advertisers are using this tool and how it changes the ads users see on Twitter.