Articles by Sophie Webster
Android App Update 2022: How to Disable Automatic Updates
Android users can choose not to automatically update their apps. Here's how to do it. All apps that you've downloaded from the Google Play Store on your Android phone are automatically updated, and that is done by default.
Netflix is Testing Profile Transfer Feature to Encourage Freeloaders to Pay for Their Own Account
Netflix turned a blind eye to users sharing passwords with others, but now the streaming service will only allow this if the person is part of the household.
Wi-Fi Hack 2022: Something Off? Here's How to Check if Someone is Stealing Your Wi-Fi
Sometimes, your Wi-Fi connection is being used without your permission. Here's how to check it.
Microsoft Accidentally Leaked its Plans of Adding Banner Ads in Windows 11
Microsoft that the banner ads were just a feature they were testing out and immediately deleted it after it was discovered.
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Alibaba and Tencent to Layoff Thousands of Employees This Year Due to Regulatory Crackdown
Alibaba and Tencent have been affected by the country's econonic status and the recent regulatory crackdown on businesses.
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Google Doc's New Feature Makes it Easier to Draft Emails and Transfer it to Gmail
Google is working Smart Canvas, a feature that will connect all of Google's services like Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
Meta Fined $18.6 Million by Ireland's Data Protection Commission Over 12 Data Breaches
Meta said that they already updated their record keeping practices, which was the reason behind the fine.
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China's Silicon Valley in Lockdown But Won't Affect iPhone Production
Apple said that it would deploy backup plans to reduce any disruption. China's Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, suffered a rise in COVID-19 cases, forcing the city to lockdown.
Samsung's One UI 4.1 Update Will Bring S22's Feature to Older Phones
Samsung Galaxy S22 features are more focused on the camera and editing tools. The older models of the Galaxy series will soon get them.
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Tesla Increases Prices of All Vehicle Models, Starting Price is Now $46,990
Telsa's sudden increased prices are because of oil and gas supply issues due to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Audi Vehicles to Get In-Car VR Entertainment
As soon as the feature rolls out, this will make Audi the first automaker to have a built-in VR headset.
Tech Habits 2022 to Follow to Improve Your Sleeping Pattern
Several apps are entertaining to scroll through, but it is not a good idea to check them before sleeping.
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Ford to Sell Vehicles Without Chips as Global Chip Shortage Continue
The semiconductors will be shipped to the dealers later this year, and they will be installed once the car gets purchased.
UK Network Operators Voice Concerns About Apple's iCloud Private Relay, Urged CMA to Regulate the Service
The UK operators said that the Private Relay service is a threat to users' privacy. Mobile UK, a trade association of British mobile network operators including Virgin Media O2, EE, Vodafone, and Three, has urged the UK's Competition and Markets Authority or CMA to regulate Apple's iCloud Private Relay.
Sony Halts Operations in Russia, Temporarily Suspends Crunchyroll
Sony's decision to suspend Crunchyroll just weeks after the entertainment company updated the streaming service library.
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Oculus Quest 2 Casting 2022: How to Cast the VR Headset on Your TV
Oculus Quest can be shared with your friends and family in the room. Check out the steps below. The Oculus Quest 2 is an incredible VR system that can be used anywhere, but if you want to share the experience with your friends and family, you can do so by casting the Quest 2 onto your TV.
Google Issues Warning to Chrome and Chrome-Based Users as Zero-Day Hacks Continue to Increase
In 2021, Google recorded a total of 13 zero-day hacks that had put Chrome users in danger. On Mar. 12, Google announced that it expects a surge of zero-day attacks, prompting the search giant to issue warming to more than 3.
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Planet Computers Launched Astro Slide 5G, a Smartphone Packed with Updated Specifications
Astro Slide 5G is focused on both the QWERTY keyboard and the smartphone's software. When it comes to smartphones, the most popular ones are iPhone and Android.
Best NBA Memes of 2021 for Sports Fans
NBA fans have witnessed several viral moments, which are some of the ones that broke the internet. The internet is filled with memes every day, as several social media accounts create funny clips and screenshots of viral moments.
Twitter's Latest Update Can Make it Easier for User to Escape the App's Algorithm
Twitter is preparing the app before it pushes for 100 million new users by the end of 2023. On Feb. 10, Twitter updated its app to make it easier for users to switch between the algorithmically programmed Home timeline and the feed that displays the "Latest" tweets.
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Chinese Man Sentenced After Trying Defrauding Apple $1 Million in Fake iPhones
Liu and two other Chinese citizens could pull off the scheme for years before they got caught in 2019.
Apple Partner Rockley Photonics is Working on a Wearable Tech to Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
Rockley Photonics has partnered up with Medtronic to ensure that the FDA will approve the wearable. Rockley Photonics, a company based in California that makes the biosensors used in Apple wearables, is working on a technology that can help health experts monitor their patients' glucose levels.
Google Play and YouTube Users in Russia Can No Longer Purchase Apps and Games
Russian users will no longer be able to purchase games and apps on Google Play, and all monetization features on YouTube are no longer available.
Quest 2 Fitness Tracker Now Available on Apple Health
Oculus Quest 2 users can now view their personal goals and their overall progress through Apple Health.
Amazon Pharmacy to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Cards to Blue Cross Blue Shield Customers
The prescription drug discount card can give customers discounts and add the cost to their insurance deductibles.
Google Updates the Lens App for Easier Browsing of Photos
Google Lens lets you view your pictures better and get the real-world text on your document. Google has updated its Lens app to improve focusing more on pictures.
Electric Vehicle Charging Process, How to Find a Charging Station Near You
There are several types of charging stations that you can use for your EVs, check them out below. Electric vehicles or EVs are slowly gaining popularity as they introduce more benefits and as they become more affordable.
TikTok's SoundOn Platform Can Help Artists Get Their Music Heard
TikTok said that musicians on the SoundOn platform could get royalties for their music when they are used.
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Windows 10 and Windows 11 Mouse 2022: How to Adjust the Speed
With the wrong speed, your mouse may affect your overall efficiency. Here's how to adjust it. Having a mouse with the proper speed is important because a slow one takes longer for the cursor to get to the right spot, while a one that is too fast may zoom past it, and you may click on the wrong option.
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Italy's Watchdog Sanctioned Clearview AI, Ordered to Delete Data on Italians
Italy's watchdog said they received several complaints about Clearview AI's use of their personal data.
