Articles by Sophie Webster
AirTags With Deactivated Speakers Spotted on eBay and Etsy, Raises Privacy Concerns
According to privacy advocate Eva Galperin, the Silent AirTags could be used for stalking people. Apple AirTags have a safety precaution as it beeps if they are separated from the owner for a certain period, like if they are slipped into someone's bag to stalk them.
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Scanning AirTags: How to Look for Nearby AirTags Using an Android Phone
Android users can detect AirTags 3 days after it is activated, but luckily you can detect it sooner.
Crypto Exchange FTX to Expand in Asia, Acquires Japanese Rival Liquid
FTX bought its rival Liquid after its successful fundraiser, which increased its value to $8 billion.
Google Maps Share How it Fixes Review Bombing as COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Hurts Businesses
Several small and local businesses suffered from review bombing that affected their rankings on Google Maps and Yelps.
World Trade Center to Begin Using Apple Watches and iPhones as Office Keys
Silverstein Properties, the firm behind World Trade Center, will roll out the feature next week. Apple expanded the Apple Wallet application together with iOS 15 last year.
Google to Add Hotline for Domestic Violence Cases on Search Results
Google has partnered with several national hotlines for emergencies. Google is set to launch a new feature to help survivors of domestic violence searching for help.
Ford to Reorganize its Business and Shell Out $20B to Produce More Electric Vehicles
Ford is competing with its rivals that are already manufacturing electric vehicles. Ford is willing to spend as much as $20 billion to reorganize its business to manufacture more electric vehicles.
Top Data Ranking Shows Singapore and Silicon Valley Tie for Second Place, Northern Virginia Gets First Place
Several corporations have flocked to Singapore, thanks to its incredible connectivity and business-friendly policies.
Meta to Discontinue its Express Wi-Fi Program that Provides Low-Cost Internet to Developing Countries
Meta's Express Wi-Fi had issues in India when it launched due to net neutrality issues. Meta has announced that it will discontinue its Express Wi-Fi program.
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Tesla to Disable Full Self-Driving Feature in 54,000 Models Because it Increases Risk of Accidents
The full self-driving feature is meant to stop through intersections, but complaints state that it does not work.
Lewis Hilsenteger's Journey From a Small Business Owner to YouTube's Unboxing Video Pioneer
Hilsenteger, who owns a gadget repair shop, has more than five million subscribers. One of the most famous trends on YouTube is unboxing, in which people would record themselves opening products and gadgets to show their viewers what is inside.
Qubit, a Decentralized Financial Platform, Lost $80M in Cryptocurrency to Hacker
The hackers could detect and exploit a security flaw, allowing them to withdraw $80 million in cryptocurrency.
Apple Users Question the Privacy Features of New Face ID That Works Even With the Mask On
The new Face ID technology can detect users' faces even if they wear a protective mask and glasses.
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Wi-Fi 7: Features, Speed, and Availability
The Wi-FI Alliance says Wi-Fi 7 could provide speeds of "at least 30" gigabits per second (Gbps) and should exceed that to reach 40Gbps, which is the same speed as Thunderbolt 3.
FBI Allegedly Bought Pegasus Spyware From NSO Group
According to reports, the FBI bought the spyware back in 2019, just before the NSO Group was reported to be shutting down.
TikTok Owner ByteDance Introduces Paiduidao, a Metaverse-Like Social Network
The app allows users to interact with others in a virtual community. TikTok owner ByteDance and Douyin has launched a new social media app in China that allows its users to interact in a virtual community by using avatars.
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Amazon Accused of Threatening Workers to Prevent Them from Unionizing
The e-commerce company has been accused of interrogating, threatening, and surveilling workers to prevent them from organizing a union.
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Meta to Work on Marketing WhatsApp in the US to Increase its Users in the Country
WhatsApp has more than 2 billion users worldwide, but it is more famous in other countries and not in the United States.
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Blink Charging Teams Up with Bridgestone to Supply IQ 200 Level 2 EV Chargers at 25 Locations Across the US
Blink Charging Co. plans to deploy thousands of Level 2 EV chargers to the front and back of house at GM dealerships across Canada and the United States.
Twitter Received Highest Record of Content Removal From Governments Worldwide
The content removal demand is the largest increase since the social media site began publishing transparency reports.
Facebook's Plan to Give Developing Countries Free Internet Fails as Cellular Providers Charge Users
Facebook offered developing countries free internet so they could access the platform and other websites, but users ended up getting charged without them knowing.
Fraudulent Websites 2022: Signs to Look For and How to Avoid Them
Do not lose your money to online scammers. Check out our tips to identify and avoid fake websites. The internet has more than 1. 7 billion websites. However, not all of them are legit.
Apple AirTags Used by German Researcher Uncover Secret Intelligence Agency
The German government denied the researcher's claims about a secret intelligence agency. A German activist used Apple's AirTags to prove that federal authority is part of a secret intelligence agency.
Tesla Owners Can Now Link Their Car Insurance Directly to Apple Wallet
Tesla updated its app and the latest version now supports Apple Wallet. Tesla has officially added Apple Wallet support for car insurance cards, allowing policyholders to add their insurance cards to their Apple Wallet on iOS.
The Best Movie Memes to Trigger Humor on Every Post
Some movie moments are so good that they are meme-worthy. Check out the famous movie memes on the internet.
Apple Rewards Student $100,500 After Discovering How Mac Webcams Get Hacked
The award is part of Apple's bug bounty program, which is given to researchers who share techniques to deal with bugs and vulnerabilities.
Twitter's Flock Feature Allows You to Share Tweets to Selected Users
Twitter did not reveal when the feature will roll out, but they did confirm they are working on it. Twitter is currently working on a feature that will give users a way to share tweets that can only be seen by their selected friends.
Apple Watch and FitBit Light Sensors Don't Work Properly on Dark Skinned and Obese Users
The study shows that the light diminishes on darker skin tones and when worn by people with obesity.
Apple Reverses Decision to Require Strict Verification on Online Educational Store
Apple changed its mind just three days after implementing a stricter verification procedure. Just days after it introduced a new verification process for its Unidays online educational store, Apple appears to have changed its mind.
iPhone Speed: How to Update and Speed Up Your Slowing iPhone
Older iPhone models tend to slow down after a while, but you can still fix it, here's how When your iPhone begins to slow down, it can be frustrating.
