Tag: pandemic

Contactless payments comprised 1 in 3 UK transactions last year

Sam Lambert
Contactless payments - UK

Finance industry data showed that the growth of this tech’s use is returning to pre-pandemic trends. Contactless payments make up a substantial portion of the transactions taking place in the United Kingdom as growth trends return to patterns closer to where they were in pre-pandemic times. The use of cash continues to be on the decline as people look to tap cards and mobile transactions. This, according to the UK payment markets 2022 report published by UK Finance, documenting the changes in transaction methods used by consumers throughout the last…

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The Major Differences Between Online Learning and Classroom Learning

Guest Post

We were already very much living in the age of the internet, but thanks to the global pandemic and the issues that arose coming out of that, as people were unable to leave their home, our reliance on the internet has become even heavier. One of the ways that this manifests itself is the implementation of online learning. This had to happen so that education could continue, even if going to classrooms couldn’t; however, now, as lockdowns steadily come to an end, a lot of organizations are continuing to adopt…

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QR Codes Rising Across Application Industry During Pandemic

Guest Post

QR codes are rising across the application industry during the pandemic. In 1994, the Quick Response (QR) code evolved from typical scanning barcodes. Notably, the QR code is nearly 10 times faster than the original barcode. At first, QR codes were mainly available as mobile applications on smartphones. However, this robust tech is now used for numerous services, processes, and procedures across the world. As a mobile application developer, it is essential to understand why the QR code is so prevalent in the industry today. This way, you can build…

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How Limited Access to Certain Technologies Ruins Our Work From Home Experience

Guest Post

When the entire world ventured into a work-from-home scenario, they were confident that the modern tools and facilities that technology has to offer can facilitate this transition. And they were right, but to some extent only. Modern technology did allow us to make that transition, but now, it’s making us realize that not everyone was ready for it. When we transitioned to the work-from-home environment, we only brought ourselves there, and not the technology we had access to at our offices. Thus, many of us are finding it difficult to…

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UVC light sanitizer sales explode as lab confirms COVID-19 stays on a phone for 28 days

Julie Campbell
UVC Light Sanitizer for Virus

New research from Australia shows SARS-CoV-2 can remain on some surfaces for almost a month. Researchers in Australia have determined that COVID-19 can stay viable on surfaces such as glass or even money for up to 28 days, sending UVC light sanitizer sales through the roof. This study is a powerful reminder of the importance of disinfecting surfaces and washing hands. According to the research, which was published in the Virology Journal on October 7, 2020, “SARS-CoV-2 can remain infectious for significantly longer time periods than generally considered possible. These…

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