Articles by Sophie Webster
Authorities Warn Influencers That Misleading Crypto Promotions May Lead to Jail Time
The announcement came after the Bitconnect scam resulted in several lawsuits. The BitConnect scandal of 2018 has pushed authorities to be more strict about promoting cryptocurrency to entice investors.
Skype US Users Can Now Contact 911 and Share Locations With Emergency Services
Skype reminded users that there are still some limitations in the usage of the emergency settings as there are many factors that may affect the connection.
Time to Get Rid of Your Old Router and Get a New One, Here's Why
Old routers may still give you the service that you need, but there are benefits in using a new one.
Meta Fires Manager of Global Community Development Over Inappropriate Texts to a Minor
Meta's manager, Jeren A. Miles, was caught sending inappropriate texts and graphics to a 13-year-old boy.
FBI to Launch a New Unit That Will Focus on Cyber Crimes and Ransomware Profits Cases
The ransomware cases doubled in 2021, alarming the security experts and companies. As cybercrimes continues to grow, the U. S Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it would launch a new unit that will focus on tracking and solving cybercrimes that involve ransomware profits and cryptocurrency.
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Paris to Ban Private Vehicles in the City in 2024 to Improve Air Quality
Paris officials changed the target from 2022 to 2024, just in time for the 2024 Olympics Games. Paris officials announced that private vehicles would be banned from the "historic heart" of the city by early 2024.
[App Battle] Yelp vs TripAdvisor: Which One Should You Use?
Yelp is known as the go-to site when it comes to looking for the best hotels and restaurants, but does it still give customers what they are looking for?
YouTube to Update Sharing Features to Prevent Videos With Misinformation From Going Viral
YouTube has been working on removing millions of videos on the site since the pandemic started. On Feb. 16, YouTube outlined its new plans to tackle misinformation on the platform.
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Spotify Acquires Podsights and Chartable to Let Podcasters Measure the Success of Their Show
Spotify hopes that the acquisition will entice more podcasters to use the platform. On Thursday, Feb. 17, Spotify acquired podcasting companies Podsights and Chartable to entice more creators to join the platform.
Snapchat Users Can Now Change Their Username, a Feature Users Have Been Waiting For
Snapchat users have requested the feature for years, and the app has finally heard their plea. Snapchat users have been begging the platform since 2011 to allow them to change their usernames, and now the app has finally heard them.
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Peloton Adds New Feature, Lanebreak, Turns Bike Rides Into a Game
Peloton is set to roll out the new feature called Lanebreak that is similar to how Mario Kart works.
New York Attorney General Issued a Warning About the Misuse of Apple's AirTag
Growing number of stalking incidents had prompted the attorney general to send an alert as a warning.
Mexican Businessman Admitted in Court that He Sold Spyware to Hack WhatsApp Messages
The businessman, Carlos Guerrero, admitted that he supplied tools to politicians to hack their political rival's social media accounts and email.
Snapchat Partners With Ticketmaster So You Can Discover Live Entertainment Near You
Snapchat will add the feature on Snap Map so that you can see the venue of the live entertainment. Snapchat can now let you discover live entertainment events within its Snap Map, thanks to its partnership with Ticketmaster.
Uber to Allow Users to See the Ratings the Drivers Gave Them
Uber had posted tips and advice on how to improve your rating. Uber has always allowed its customers to rate its drivers based on their performance and behavior.
Apple Watch Fall Detection: Should You Activate It?
Apple Watch has saved lives, thanks to its fall detection feature. Below are its benefits and why it should be turned on.
Australia's AIA Health Gives Apple Watch to Members as it Makes Them 35% More Active
AIA Health stated that the device can help motivate its members to increase their physical activity.
Grubhub Partners Up With 7-Eleven for Grubhub Goods to Offer On-Demand Convenience Delivery
Grubhub's Grubhub Goods offers convenient delivery from more than 3,000 locations. Grubhub, a famous food delivery app, will now offer on-demand convenience delivery nationwide.
Meta Hit by a Lawsuit in Texas Due to its Facial Recognition Technology, Allegedly Violated the Users Privacy
The lawsuit in Texas was filed just months after the tech giant settled its lawsuit in Illinois for $650 million.
Super Bowl LVI Viewing Party: How to Watch Without Cable
The biggest event in America is here, and you can watch it even if you do not have any access to cable.
Apple VR and AR Headsets to Offer Memojis for Better FaceTime Experience
The memojis will allow users to show the 3D versions of their faces instead of using their real images.
Apple Watch's Heart Rate Notifications Can Detect Thyroid Early, Australian Nursing Student Says
A nursing student from Australia revealed that the heart rate notification of the device lets you know if something is wrong.
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Meta Removes Anti-Vaccine Trucker Protest Groups and Pages
Meta confirmed it removed several “trucker convoy” groups and pages run by scammers in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Romania, and other countries.
MoviePass, Which is Set to Make a Comeback This Year, May Get a Metaverse
MoviePass is set to be back this summer, and there may be more changes to come. MoviePass, a movie ticketing service, is set to make a comeback this year after it went bankrupt in 2020.
Apple Card Users Can Now Make an Appeal on Disputes That May Not Have Been Resolved Correctly
Apple Card users took their sentiments on Reddit and pointed out that some of the disputes were not resolved correctly.
Zoom Bug on Mac Doesn't Let Users Switch Off Their Microphone After a Conference
Zoom immediately fixed the bug via an update as users became worried about privacy issues. Zoom rolled out an important update on the platform this week as users using the macOS app complained that the microphone does not turn off even after they've ended a conference.
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Google Play's Payment Update: How to Remove Your Credit Card Information
Google Play Store lets you download apps, movies, games, TV, and more, but if you don't want it to charge your credit card automatically, here's how to remove it.
Amazon Drops Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Employees at Warehouses
Amazon's announcement regarding the mask mandate came after several states announced they would drop the policy as well.
Twitch Updates Username Policy That Bans Those Reference Hate Speech and Drugs
Twitch wants to decrease the hate raid on the platform by banning users that reference hate speech and drugs.
Ford's Vehicle App Hints at Driverless Parking Assistant Feature
Ford did not reveal when the feature will be released, as it only dropped stencil drawings of the feature.
