Articles by Inno Flores
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Disney Plans to Scale Back Its Releases to Reduce Costs, Including Marvel Content
Marvel Studios released 18 projects across theatrical and streaming during Phase 4. Disney will be slowing down the releases of its streaming content in an effort to reduce costs under CEO Bob Iger's stint leading the company.
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Minte Artists' NFT Works Ready to Lift-Off for Lunar Mission via SpaceX Rocket
The lunar mission will offer the company its greatest visibility with only the smallest possible medium.
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Meta Increases Spending for Zuckerberg's Personal Security Despite 'Year of Efficiency'
This decision was made despite revealing plans to reduce spending and increase speed in the company.
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Twitter Updates Advertising Policies, Allowing Cannabis Ads on the Platform
Twitter became the first major social media platform to welcome cannabis advertising within the United States.
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Hyundai, Kia Release Software Update for TikTok Theft Challenges
Both carmakers developed theft deterrent software for vehicles without an immobilizer system. Carmakers Hyundai and Kia released a software update for their customers to prevent an issue related o their security system.
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Apple Pay Later to Review Customer History for Transaction Approval
Customers with a good spending history on Apple products are more likely to be accepted into this service.
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Uber Drivers Demand Better Pay and Working Conditions in New Zealand
This will be the collective agreement of Uber since they arrived in New Zealand in 2014. Uber drivers in New Zealand started their collective agreement with the company as they demanded better pay and working conditions.
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IKEA Launches Vindstyrka, a Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor
This will gauge particulate matter levels, humidity, temperature, and gaseous pollutants. IKEA introduced a new smart indoor air quality sensor that complements the home store's existing range of smart solutions.
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BeReal Works with Spotify on a New Music-Sharing Feature
The app will automatically detect the content you're currently listening to and add a link to your BeReal post.
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California's Angel Island Ferry to Launch as an EV in 2024
This will be the state's first electric short-hop ferry to launch in 2024. One of the most popular ferry routes in the Bay Area will become electric.
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Shenzhen Aims to Add 10,000 5G Base Stations This Year
The infrastructure expansion plan aims to boost the city's internet connectivity and digital economy activity.
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Google Works to Move Chrome Browser to Native Android System Share Sheet
There is still no timeline announced regarding when will Google introduce the Android OS Sharesheet to the Chrome release.
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Apple Receives Apple Watch Patent with Built-In Camera
The patent envisions a watch that would attach to the nest of the band using a releasable attachment through a latch or magnets.
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Comcast Cuts Free Peacock Premium for Xfinity Subscribers
The free subscription has been available for Xfinity customers since the service launched in 2020. Comcast will be cutting the free Peacock Premium streaming service for Xfinity subscribers.
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ValueAct Backs Spotify to Reduce Costs, Taking a Stake in the Company
CEO Mason Morfie disclosed this as the company's newest investment. ValueAct has taken a stake in Spotify, as a support for the company to reduce costs in these trying times with the economy.
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Ford Plans to Build $3.5 Billion Battery Plant in Michigan
The company's technology partner for this project will be Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.
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Startup Ionblox Creates New Battery for EVs wtih Impressive Charging Times
These batteries can address the most demanded use cases like higher energy density, more power, and faster charging times.
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Microsoft Teams for Education Introduces Search Progress for Healthy Online Research Habits
Search Progress will help to accelerate information literacy and critical thinking skills. Microsoft has announced new educational tools called Learning Accelerators.
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Paypal's Longtime CEO Dan Schulman to Retire After a 9-Year Run
Schulman will continue to work with the board until the company chooses his successor. PayPal announced on Thursday that Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman has decided to leave the company at the end of 2023.
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Sunstall Launches Vertical Solar System for Farms, Agricultural Settings
These vertical solar systems can also be used as infrastructure like public fences in railroads or residential places.
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Google Maps Launches Immersive View, Combining Street View and Aerial Photography into 3D
Immersive View launched in five cities today, including London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo.
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Microsoft's Skype Develops Native Support for Apple Silicon Macs
This will make Skype run up to three times faster than before. Microsoft announced that they are currently working on an updated version of Skype dedicated to Apple Silicon Macs to take full advantage of the M1 and M2 chips.
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Netflix Rolls Outs Paid Account Sharing in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, & Spain
The company stated that one Netflix account is intended for one household only. Netflix is expanding its limitations for password sharing outside of the United States.
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Google Search Introduces Podcast Directory in New Update
Recommendations will be personalized based on the users' past searchers, browsing history, saved podcasts, and podcast preferences.
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Biden to Discuss Online Safety for Children at State of the Union Address
The president will call bipartisan lawmakers to ban harmful advertisements to protect children's privacy.
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eBay to Lay Off 4% of its Workforce, CEO Confirms
The layoffs will affect 500 employees in total. E-commerce company eBay announced that it will be cutting 5% of its workforce globally, affecting 500 employees.
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Apple to Conduct AI Summit this Month, its First In-Person Event in Three Years
Apple is now ready to go back to the traditional way of conducting events. Apple is starting to ease its policies regarding COVID as the pandemic restrictions all over the world begin to start easing too.
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Vietnam-Based EV Maker VinFast Reduces Jobs in US, Canada
VinFast has been aiming to expand its offerings in the overseas market. Vietnamese Electric Vehicle maker VinFast is reportedly downsizing jobs in the United States and Canada as a part of its restructuring plan.
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Pakistan Lifts Wikipedia’s Three-Day Ban Over ‘Sacrilegious’ Content
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered authorities to lift the ban. After blocking Wikipedia for three days over content regulators deemed "sacrilegious," Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered authorities to lift the ban after finding out that it was not a suitable measure to restrict access.
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Italy Reports Thousands of Exposed Computer Servers in a Ransomware Attack
The ransomware attack affected countries like Italy, France, Finland, Canada, and the United States.
