Articles by Sophie Webster
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Apple WWDC Schedule Announced; Here's How to Stream It
WWDC celebrates the developers and their work. Here's how to watch it. On Tuesday, May 24, Apple confirmed that the keynote event for the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) would start at 10:00 a.
Apple Continues to Thrive Despite Decline in Smartphone Market Decline Due to Russian Invasion
The European smartphone shipments decreased by 10% in the Q1 report of 2022. The effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine saw European smartphone shipments decline by 10% year-on-year in the first three months of 2022.
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Domestic Violence App Will Have No Name to Protect Victim, Allows Them to Contact Police Without Talking
The app's creator refused to say what the app would look like and how it would exactly work to prevent the abusive partners from finding it.
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Amazon Faces Criticism As it Reaped $530 million in UK Government Contracts Without Paying Taxes
An Amazon spokesperson said that the company has focused on creating jobs and building infrastructure in the UK.
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Hyundai to Invest its First EV-Only Facility in Georgia
The automaker did not say which EV models will be manufactured in Georgia but hints that it will be a wide range of models.
Facebook 2022: Limit Who Can Send You Messages on the Platform
If you do not want strangers to send you messages on Facebook, you can do so. Here's how. If you do not want a particular group of people to contact you on Facebook, or if you do not like to receive random messages on Facebook Messenger, you can limit who can send you messages.
Ukrainian Man Lost $10,000 After Crypto Stablecoin Demise
The Ukrainian man expressed his dismay over the demise of stablecoin, and admitted that he has not told his wife about what happened yet.
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Gas Could Hit $6.20 a Gallon in August, a 30% Increase From Usual Price
The low supply and high demand may affect the price of gasoline this August, analysts said. Drivers in California are currently grappling with the most expensive gas in the United States as they shell out an average of $6.
Apple to Increase Production in India, Making the Country as New Hub Over China
Beijing's strict COVID-19 policies made it difficult for engineers and contractors to travel to the country.
Monkeypox Cases Rise in the US as New Case Detected in New York City
Medical experts said that the virus that causes monkeypox is difficult to transmit. An unidentified resident of New York City has tested positive for the virus that causes monkeypox, according to state health officials on Saturday, May 21.
Portland Police Successfully Arrested Robbery Suspect Thanks to Apple's AIrTag
The AirTag was hidden in the backpack that the robber stole from a victim. On Thursday, May 19, Portland police arrested an armed robbery suspect with the help of an Apple AirTag.
Texas Mother Shocked to See 31 McDonald's Cheeseburgers After Son Orders Through Doordash on Her iPhone
Golden posted a picture of her son with a mountain of cheeseburgers on Facebook. A mother from Texas was shocked when she saw 31 McDonald's cheeseburger orders after her two-year-old son used her iPhone and ordered the food through the DoorDash app.
Sonance Outdoor Speakers Powered by Sonos is Currently $1,000 Off on Best Buy
The Sonance speakers have incredible features, including fast download and a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Solar Orbiter Captures New Before Seen Footage of the Sun
The Solar Orbiter has the ability to get close to the Sun, and was manufactured to help scientists answer questions about the massive star.
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Apple India No Longer Accepts Debit and Credit Card for Payments
The new payment law was approved by the Reserve Bank of India in 2021. Apple App Store users and other subscribers of Apple services like Apple Music in India had issues using their credit or debit cards.
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Apple Reveals It Has No Plans to Launch a New Mac Mini Until 2023
Reports also said that Apple has no plans to change the design of the Mac Mini that it is working on.
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Smartphone Batteries 2022: Ways That Will Ruin Your Batteries Fast
Smartphone batteries have long lives, but only if you know how to care for them. Here's how to do it.
Apple's Long-Awaited AR/VR Headset is Almost Complete
The AR/VR headset is expected to cost around $3,000. On May 9, Apple demonstrated its upcoming AR/VR headset to its board members, indicating that the device is in an advanced stage of development and could see a launch in the near future.
CDC Warns That Monkeypox is Spread Through Close Body Contact, Confirms First Case in the US
The first case of the monkeypox was reported in Massachusetts. Cases of the viral disease monkeypox have now been confirmed in seven countries, with Sweden, Italy, and the United States all being the latest to join the group.
Boeing's Starliner to Launch Another Crucial NASA Test Flight and Here's How to Watch it
The first and second attempts failed due to glitches and software issues. Boeing is scheduled to launch the Starliner spacecraft from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Promises the Rollout of Full Self-Driving Beta Software in 2022
The full self-driving vehicle will be available in North America only. On Thursday, May 19, Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk said that the automaker plans to roll out its full self-driving beta software to all customers in North America in 2022.
Psychologist Explains Importance of FitBit Data in Murder Trials
Diaz talked about how professionals use the data as evidence in murder trials, and what really matters.
Twitter CEO Asks Top Execs to Leave Company, Puts a Halt on Hiring and Pulls Back on Spending
This decision came after Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion. Twitter is currently laying off its executives. Consumer product leader Kayvon Beykpour announced on Twitter that the platform's current CEO, Parag Agrawal, asked him to leave the company because he wants to take the team in a different direction.
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Tesla's Shanghai Giga-Factory Praised by Elon Musk for Pushing Workers to the Limit to Meet Production Goal
The workers are asked to do a 12-hour shift, six days a week. On Tuesday, May 10, Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised the Chinese factory workers at the Shanghai gigafactory for pulling extreme hours while taking a shot at American workers who won't do the same.
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Texas HB 20 Law Allows Users to Sue Social Media Companies If They Get Banned for Their Political Views
HB 20 lets users sue Twitter and Facebook if they get banned on the platforms for posting their views.
Musical Instrument Apps 2022: Apps for Musicians Available on iOS and Android
Looking for a fun and easy way to learn instruments? Check out these amazing musical apps. For new musicians, choosing a new instrument or understanding the basics of music theory can be challenging.
Pro Team Tactical's SHIELD Program Helps Professionals Suffering From Mental Health Issues
The program will provide users with the right resources to help them recover. Tactical professionals, such as police officers and firefighters, have very demanding jobs that affect their psychological well-being.
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Starlink Successfully Got Irpin, Ukraine Back Online; How Did They Do That?
Russia's invasion knocked out all 24 cell towers in Ukraine, leaving the survivors without any connection.
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Airbnb Updates Features as Company Prepares for Summer Travelers
Airbnb added categories so users can easily look for the property they want to rent. In 2021, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said that the single biggest challenge for the renting company was thinking like a startup company, despite Airbnb's tremendous growth over the last ten years.
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EU to Mandate CSAM Scanning for Child Protection in All Encrypted Messaging Service
The CSAM technology was proposed by Apple to catch predators sending and saving explicit images of children.
