Articles by Sophie Webster
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Grindr to Go Public with $2.1 Billion Valuation and Merge With Tiga
The merger announcement came after the dating app's location data went on sale for three years, putting the privacy of its users at risk
Nintendo Lowers its Sales Goal for Switch Due to Shortages of Semiconductors
The 20% decline is caused by shortages of components, and the sales goal is expected to be carried out till March 2023.
Microsoft Has Resolved the Xbox Live Issue that Caused an Outage that Lasted Several Hours
The outage began on May 6, with the Xbox Support team acknowledging the problem on May 8. Xbox users are hoping to enjoy longer and more solid playtime over the weekend after an outage on May 8 that lasted for nine hours.
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Tesla Sues Former Employee for Stealing Trade Secrets Related to its Supercomputer Project
Tesla claimed that Yatskov downloaded the confidential information on his personal devices. Tesla is reportedly suing its former engineer Alexander Yatskov for allegedly stealing confidential and tightly guarded information connected to the company's supercomputer technology, called Project Dojo.
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Apple iPad Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Which One Should You Get?
If you're confused about which tablet to purchase, then check out our breakdown of the specifics, features, prices, and more.
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London Thieves Are Targeting Digital Currency Investors in a Wave of Crypto Muggings
Experts warned investors not to put a massive amount of money in their crypto wallets. ByteDance, the China-based owner of the famous social media platform TikTok, had added Douyin to its subsidiaries' names, including one based in Hong Kong, where the company was reportedly considering floating part of its business before it was put on hold due to China's regulations.
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ByteDance Changes Names of Subsidiaries to Douyin, Speculated to be Mulling an IPO
ByteDance also launched a new streaming service app that will rival Spotify in China. ByteDance, the China-based owner of the famous social media platform TikTok, had added Douyin to its subsidiaries' names, including one based in Hong Kong, where the company was reportedly considering floating part of its business before it was put on hold due to China's regulations.
Apple to Launch iPhone 14 Lineup This September, Key Specifications Unveiled
A leaker posted the specifications of the new iPhone 14 lineup on Twitter. Apple is reportedly launching its next flagship smartphone series in September at its next launch event.
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Whale Phishing 2022: What is it and How to Protect Yourself From the Attack?
Phishing scams is not new, but scammers have looked for new ways to trick people. An online phishing attack usually involves a scammer trying to impersonate a service that you use in a bid to get credentials or money out of you.
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Nvidia to Settle Charges With SEC For Unlawfully Obscuring the Number of GPUs Sold to Cryptocurrency Miners
The SEC claims that Nvidia misled its investors by reporting a boost in revenue connected to gaming.
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AirTags' Phantom Alerts Have Issues, and Apple Has Rolled Out a Solution
The phantom alert notifies you if there is another AirTag near your location. Apple has made a bit of progress in improving the anti-stalking and privacy features of its AirTag item trackers.
Amazon Has Fired Several Senior Managers at its Staten Island Facility
Amazon has been accused of retaliating against employees who unionize by intimidating and firing them.
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Wi-Fi Wardriving 2022: What is it and How to Protect Yourself From It
Wardriving is a way to find an unsecured connection. Here's how to protect yourself from being a target.
Netflix Lays Off Workers of Tudum, a Fan Site that Feature Bonus Content of its Popular Titles
Tudum staffers revealed what the working environment is like on the site. On May 2, news broke out that Netflix's Tudum had laid off several employees.
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Elon Musk Denies He Bought Twitter Because of Former President Donald Trump
The claim was made by Devin Nunes, the CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group. On Friday, May 6, Elon Musk denied a claim by the head of former US President Donald Trump's new social media company that Trump had encouraged him to purchase Twitter.
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WhatsApp Increases Participant Limit in a Group Chat to 512 People, Adds Reaction Feature
The increased participant limit will help organizations manage their people more. In 2017, messaging platform WhatsApp increased the number of participants in a group chat to 256.
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Workers at MacBook Pro Factory in Shanghai, China Clashed With Authorities Over Strict COVID-19 Measures
The restrictions in the factory, along with the chip shortage, have caused delays for Apple. The workers at the MacBook Pro Quanta factory in Shanghai, China, have clashed with authorities over the country's strict coronavirus measures.
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Facebook News Ban in Australia, a Tactic to Prevent From Paying Publishers, Whistleblower Says
The Australian government ordered Facebook and Google to pay publishers for the news posted on their respective platforms.
Lyft is Bringing Back Carpooling in Five US Cities After 16 Months Suspension
The company suspended the service back in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lyft Shared rides, which is the company's carpooling service, is returning to more cities in the United States this May.
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NetEase, a Chinese Gaming Compay, Has Launched its Gaming Studio in the US Called Jackalope Games
The gaming company has decided to open its studio in the US for growth as China's regulations become stricter.
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Tech Giants Apple, Microsoft, and Google to Build Support for Passwordless Sign-In Across All Platforms
The passwordless log-in will help prevent phishing scams and hacking of personal accounts. On Thursday, May 5, which is World Password Day, several tech giants announced that they have committed to creating support for passwordless sign-in across all desktop, mobile, and browser platforms they control.
Starlink's Portability Feature Lets You Connect Anywhere in the Country for Additional $25
Starlink also launched 150,000 satellites to help people in Ukraine get coverage. SpaceX's internet satellite service Starlink has introduced a new paid add-on feature that allows its customers to move their service to different locations temporarily.
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Uber Shows Great Improvement in Revenues, the Same Can't Be Said for Lyft
Uber stated that in Q1 2022, there was an increase of 10% of trips reported by drivers. Uber had a great first quarter of 2022 by some measures, as it more than doubled its revenue year-over-year to $6.
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Apple Changes Mind in Redesigning Mac Mini, Shares Plans for Future Releases
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the tech giant would retain the current form factor of the Mac Mini.
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Google to Launch Feature That Will Allow Assistant to Change Stolen Passwords
Google Assistant can even store the passwords so you won't forget them. In 2021, Google stated that it would be introducing a feature in Chrome for Android that would allow Google Assistant to help users change stolen passwords with a few taps.
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Xbox Game App Lets You Share Contents Similar to Snapchat Stories
Players can now share the screenshots and clips of their games on the new feature. On Wednesday, May 4, Microsoft announced that it is updating the Xbox mobile app on both iOS and Android to let players share their game moments in the form of Snapchat-style Stories.
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Apple AirPods 2022: How to Make Your Lost AirPods Ring to Help You Find Them
If you've lost your AirPods, you can still locate them and let them ring. Here's how to do it.
Samsung Launches the Durable and Reliable Pro Endurance microSD Card
The Pro Endurance is also waterproof and resistant to magnets, X-rays, and extreme temperatures. On Wednesday, May 4, Samsung launched a new microSD card called the Samsung Pro Endurance.
UK Government to No Longer Monitor Apple and Other Tech Companies, Pushes for New Legislative Agenda
The UK government's new legislative agenda will not include a bill to empower the DMU. The United Kingdom is set to abandon its plans to regulate Apple and other massive tech companies using a new competition authority.
Apple Workers in Maryland Started the Steps to Unionize, Demanding Better Hours and Pay
Apple workers said that they will file the needed paperwork with the Labor Relations Board in the next couple of days.
