Articles by Sophie Webster
Nintendo Switch: How to Game Share and its Pros and Cons
Nintedo Switch lets you share your consoles with your family and friends, here's how. Nintendo Switch has a little-known feature that allows users to install a single copy of a game on different devices at the same time.
Tesla Ordered by NHTSA to Disable Boombox Feature Due to Safety Risks
The automaker had recalled hundreds and thousands of vehicles since 2021 due to malfunctions. Tesla's Boombox feature can play sounds over an external speaker, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA stated that it obscures audible warnings for pedestrians and it can cause accidents.
MoviePass, Which Gives Unlimited Movie Tickets For a Monthly Fee, is Back
MoviePass, which went bankrupt in 2020 due to mismanagement, will be back this year. MoviePass, a popular subscription service, crashed and burned two years ago.
Biden Administration Approves Five-Year $5 Billion Plan to Support EV Charging Networks in the US
The plan involves building stations across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
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YouTube CEO Hints The Company is Adding New Creator Tools, Including NFTs
Youtube plans to upgrade the tools to keep the creators on the platform. YouTube's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, hinted about the video streaming company's plans for the year ahead, including adding NFTs for creators and allowing them to connect with fans in a new way.
Tesla Sued by DFEH Over Unfair Workplace Treatment of Employees
The automaker has faced several lawsuits regarding racism and discrimination for the past few years.
Facebook Rolls Out Split Payments Feature That Lets You Divide the Bill With Your Friends
Facebook's Split Payments feature divides any bill equally, and it will be distributed to everyone who owes you money.
Fitbit Launches Quantified Self Feature That Figures Out Strategies to Boost Your Stats
Fitbit is working on a personalized feature called Quantified Self to help users perform better. Fitbit offered several guided programs as part of its premium subscription.
European Union to Invest $49 Billion and Help Double the Global Chip Production
The EU wants to focus on manufacturing the chips themselves to help tech companies in Europe. The European Union or EU is now looking for ways to fix the ongoing supply chain problem that has caused shortages in chip production.
How to Pick the Right Motherboard for Your Needs
A motherboard is vital in the computer's performance, and here's how to make sure that you get the best one.
Google Lawsuit: PriceRunner Sues Company for $2.4 Billion for Anti-Competitor Behavior
PriceRunner's lawsuit is the 4th lawsuit against Google in Europe, making the search giant's reputation questionable.
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TikTok is Testing Ways to Age-Restrict Contents as Part of its Safety Measure
TikTok also updated its community guidelines to prevent dangerous challenges and videos from popping up on the timeline of minors.
Meta's Oversight Board Wants Facebook to No Longer Allow Sharing of Addresses Due to Doxxing Issues
The board stated that the platforms need to tighten the rules for posting residential addresses online.
Peloton CEO Resigns, More Than 2,000 Employees Laid Off as Part of Cost-Cutting Measures
The company is also rumored to be on sale, with Amazon and Nike looking to purchase it. Peloton is in crisis mode, and in order to save the company, it is pushing for cost-cutting measures such as letting go of 2,800 employees, slashing millions of dollars in annual costs, and replacing its CEO in its attempt to win back the confidence of its investors.
Samsung to Use Recycled Fish Nets as One of the Materials for Upcoming Galaxy Model
Samsung said that it will talk more about the new plastic material during its Galaxy Unpacked Event on Feb. 9.
Twitch Name: How to Change Your Username on Both Mobile and Desktop Versions
Twitch users are allowed to change their names every 60 days. Here's how you can do it. Twitch streamers are known to their followers by the username that they use online.
How to Fix Laptop Keyboard When It Stops Working
Sometimes your laptop's keyboard would stop working. Luckily, you can fix it. Here's how to do it.
Verizon Now Offers Three Year Installments for Smartphones
Verizon removed the 24-month and 30-month installment plans and only offers a 36-month installment plan.
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Google Chrome to Change its Logo for the First Time in Almost a Decade
Google Chrome's latest logo was revealed on Twitter, and Canary users can see it. Google Chrome is finally changing its logo after eight years. Elvin Hu, Google Chrome's designer, posted the logo's redesign on Twitter, showing people the subtle changes.
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Ford to Reduce Manufacturing Output at North American Plants as Chip Shortage Continues
The automaker is hopeful that it will increase its profitability by the end of this year as it suffered a decrease in global sales.
Amazon Prime eBooks: Download the eBooks for Free and Read Them in Your Kindle
Amazon Prime members can download up to 10 titles and download audiobooks as well. Here's how to do it.
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Google TV to Add Watchlist Feature, Restricted Mode, for Kids + Free 'Channels
Google TV is working to make the platform safer for both children and adults by adding new features.
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Amazon Questioned About Third-Party Sellers Listing Preservatives Tied to Self-Harm
The lawmakers are concerned about how easy it is for customers to purchase chemicals on the site, as some sellers even offer overnight delivery.
Meta to Roll Out Feature That Allows Avatars in VR to Have Their Personal Space as Harassment Cases Continue
Meta's decision to add the Personal Boundary feature came after several women shared their stories about feeling unsafe in the VR world.
UK Woman Orders iPhone 13 Pro Max But Received Bottle of Hand Soap Instead
The woman said she signed up for a 36-month contract to get a new iPhone 13 Pro, but it got stolen in transit.
'Genshin Impact When the Sakura Bloom' Version 2.5 Adds Yae Miko, To Be Released on Feb 16
"Genshin Impact" brings the latest character Yae Miko into the list of characters, plus more adventures.
Twitter Test its Downvote Feature to a Global Audience
Twitter is adding features on the platform, including a downvote feature that allows you to downvote tweets you don't like.
Oculus Quest 2: How to Share the Screen of the VR Headset
The Oculus Quest 2 can be shared on-screen with your friends and family. Here's how to do it. The Oculus Quest 2 is a great personal virtual reality system you can use anywhere.
Facebook Crashed More Than 25% in the Worst Slump in the History of the Stock Market
Facebook has seen a decrease in users after it deactivated several duplicate accounts and removed pages that spread misinformation on the platform.
US Homeland Security is Testing Quadrupedal Robots on the Southern Border
Homeland Security wants to use robots in areas that may not be safe for human agents. The United States Department of Homeland Security revealed this week that it is currently working with its Science and Technology Directorate to explore the use of quadrupedal dog robots on the country's southern border.
