Articles by Sophie Webster
Meta and Snap Sued by Mother of 11-Year Old Who Passed Away Due to Social Media Addiction
Social media companies have been under fire for the past year after it was revealed that harmful content are not filtered for children.
YouTube Music Will Soon Be Available for Children to View Via Family Link
YouTube's Family Link option lets parents choose what types of videos their children can see. Google announced through an email to Family Link subscribers that children will soon access YouTube Music and other parts of the video streaming site.
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Apple France No Longer Legally Required to Include EarPods with iPhone 13
Apple stopped including headphones and power adapters to reduce its environmental footprint. Starting Jan. 24, Apple can legally exclude EarPods from iPhone boxes sold in France.
TikTok is Testing Support for Paid Subscriptions, Creators May Soon Get Paid for their Content
The social media platform is working on helping creators earn on the site. TikTok may add a paid subscription feature in the near future. The popular video app is said to be exploring the option for its creators to charge subscriptions for their content.
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World Wide Web Inventor Wants to Focus on Addressing the Imbalance of Power on the Web
Berners-Lee said that users must have more say on who can access their data and how much information can be shared.
Banks in Singapore Implements New Security Measures After Rampant Phishing Scams
The banks will also frequently send alerts about phishing scams to customers for educational purposes.
YouTube Will Cut Back on YouTube Originals to Focus on Producing Content for Kids and Minorities
The YouTube Originals project lasted only six years before YouTube decided to pull the plug. YouTube announced that it would no longer be doing YouTube Originals.
Australian Truckers Urge Policy Reforms for Zero-Emissions Trucking Amid AdBlue Shortage
The ATA and the EVC have teamed up to call for faster movement from the local government. The Australian Trucking Association, the ATA, and the Electric Vehicle Council or the EVC have urged faster policy reforms to accelerate Australia's transition to zero-emissions trucking.
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Ford and ADT Team Up to Create Canopy, a Car Accessory That Alerts Drivers of Theft and Vandalism
The FBI revealed that more than $7 billion were lost because of car theft. Ford and ADT, a company that builds security and alarm monitoring services for homes and businesses, have teamed up to create Canopy to fix the vulnerabilities in-vehicle security offerings.
Chief Executives of Major US Airlines Warn About Aviation Crisis as 5G Service Gets Deployed
The 5G service is set to go live on Jan. 19 and AT&T and Verizon will head it. On Jan. 17, chief executives of several passenger and cargo carriers in the United States warned the public of an impending aviation crisis after AT&T and Verizon announced deploying the new 5G service.
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Apple's iPhone Hailed as the Best-Selling Smartphone in the World, Beating Samsung's Record
Apple delivered the latest device even when there was a chip shortage. Apple's iPhone is the best-selling smartphone in the world, according to the Q4 2021 numbers.
Garmin Adds Flashlight and Touchscreen Feature to its Fenix 7 Series
The new smartwatches are geared towards athletes and users who are into outdoor activities. The Garmin Fenix 7 may not have been included at CES 2022, but that does not mean that the tech company has forgotten about the smartwatch fans.
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[ViralMeme] Best Free Online Meme Generator of 2022
Memes can add life to your messages. Here's how you can create your own. Memes have now become a part of our online experience. They are gaining importance in almost every aspect of the digital world.
iPhone 13 No Longer Has a Noise-Canceling Feature, Apple Support Says
What was thought to be a bug turns out to be a removed feature as Apple Support says the noise-canceling feature is gone.
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UniCC, the Largest Marketplace for Stolen Credit Cards, is Shutting Down
UniCC has been on the police's radar for years, but they've unsuccessfully captured the mastermind behind the site.
Google Changes White Noise Sound on Nest Hub and Users are Not Pleased
Google has made some changes in Nest Hub, including its white noise sound. Google Nest Hub and Google Assistant Smart Displays are used by people to play white noise to help them sleep better.
Activity Data from FitBit Effective in Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels, Experts Say
Wearables can be used for glucose monitoring, with experts suggesting this could be used by tech companies to help users with diabetes.
COVID Vaccine Mandate for Workplaces Blocked by Supreme Court, Deemed Not an Occupational Hazard
The Supreme Court says in a statement that COVID-19 is not an occupational hazard despite its rampant spread.
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Google Translate: How to Scan and Translate Photos
If you have photos with a foreign language in them, you can use Google Translate to change them to a language you prefer.
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Wear OS 3 Users Who Are Left-Handed Can Now Rotate the Screen 180 Degrees for Easy Operation
The Wear OS 3 now allows users to rotate the screen 180 degrees for left-handed users. Google has added a new feature to its Wear OS 3 smartwatch, and this time, it is exclusive for an often neglected demographic.
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QR Code Phishing Scam Found on Parking Meters in Several US Cities
The police warned the public not to use the QR codes attached to parking meters as scammers would get their credit card details.
Tumblr Updates iOS App, Adds Sensitive Content Filter
Tumblr aims to make the platform safer for users to search for content on the website and app. For weeks, Tumblr had hidden the search results on iOS for different tags to comply with the guidelines of the App Store.
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Detention Center in New Mexico Forced to Go on Lockdown After Ransomware Attack
The ransomware attack had prevented the staff from viewing the cameras in the facility. Last week, a ransomware attack left jail in Albuquerque, New Mexico, without access to its automatic door mechanisms and camera feeds.
Important Phone Specs to Consider When Buying
When buying a new smartphone, there are a lot of things to consider. Below are the specs you need to check.
Apple to Allow Third-Party Payment Options in iOS in South Korea
The change follows a decision of the judge after a lawsuit says Apple charges third-party app 30% for transactions.
Meta to Talk to ICO Regarding Children's Safety in Virtual Reality
The ICO wants to make sure that the Oculus is following the code for thes safety of children online.
Vietnamese Retailer Caught Distributing GPUs Stolen in California Back in November
The name of the major retailer in Vietnam was not named in the report, but it is said to be under investigation.
Apple Quietly Discontinues Beats Pill Plus, Making it the Company's Last Battery-Powered Speaker
The Beats Pill Plus is the last battery-powered speaker of the tech giant as it is now pushing for a wireless connection on its new speakers.
Apple iPad Not Charging From Your Computer? Here's What You Can Do
iPads can be charged to your PC or Mac, here's how to do it properly. iPads can be plugged into your computer, but you may have seen a message that says "Not Charging" on your iPad's screen.
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439 Year Old Company Piana Technology Brings Legacy Into the Future as CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree
Piana Technology received the Innovation Award honor for the outstanding design of its E/SMART technology.
