Articles by Sophie Webster
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Researchers are Working on Producing Potatoes That Can Withstand Warmer Temperatures Due to Climate Change
Researchers said that these potatoes can withstand warming temperatures and floods. The researchers from the University of Maine are trying to produce potatoes that can withstand warming temperatures as the climate changes.
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Apple Confirms it is Working on a Multi-Device Charger That Allows Devices to Charge Each Other
Apple said that it is still working on the technology as it wants all of its products to support each other's battery life.
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WhatsApp for iOS is Preparing to Launch a Reactions Feature
WhatsApp is working on improving the platform to give uses more options. WhatsApp began working on its Reactions feature back in September. In a recent report, the social media app is still making some changes to improve the function because it has plans to launch it next year.
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Amazon's Cyber Monday Tech Deals Include Amazon's Echo Dot, Fire TV, Chromebooks, and More
If you are looking to upgrade your devices at home, this is the right time as Amazon's Cyber Monday Deal is here.
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Amazon Website: How to Change the Language and Activate the Security Features
Amazon has region-specific sites, here's how you can select the ones that you like. The Amazon website can be accessed in several countries--that's why it offers numerous language options.
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Alibaba's Electric Vehicle of the Week Features an Electric Treadmill Walking Bike
Alibaba is known to feature a weird and unusual product, and this week it featured a treadmill that you can bring anywhere.
Paris Announced That Scooters Should Only Run 10KM Per Hour Following Several Pedestrian Injuries
Paris became more strict with scooters after an accident last year resulted in two deaths. Paris has a new speed limit for the scooters roaming around the city.
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Climate Change Activists Blocked UK Amazon Warehouses, 13 People Arrested
The activists wanted to protest Amazon's toxic workplace culture. More than 30 people have been arrested after climate change activists blocked Amazon warehouses in the United Kingdom on Black Friday, the busiest day of the year for the retailer.
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Black Friday Streaming Service Deals: Get a Year Subscription of Hulu for $0.99 a Month
A lot of streaming services have been discounted this week, including Hulu, Paramount Plus, Amazon, and more.
Apple's iOS 15 Update Includes Separation Feature That Reminds You of Your AirPods If You Forgot Them
Apple added the feature after customers complained that AirPods get lost very easily. Apple's AirPods are very easy to carry, and they are compact.
Spotify Discontinues Car View Feature and Confirms it is Working on a New Feature to Replace This Feature
Spotify's Car View feature allows drivers to listen to the service while driving. Spotify, a popular streaming platform, has a particular mode that is created to help drivers use the service safely while they are inside their cars driving.
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Virgin Galactic Reveals the Winner of its Omaze Giveaway, Winner to Travel to Space for Free
Virigin Galactic partnered up with a nonprofit program for its giveaway. Virgin Galactic gave out two free tickets for a ride to the final frontier. The spaceflight company and the charity fundraising platform Omaze announced on Nov.
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Samsung to Discontinue the Production of Galaxy Note in 2022
Samsung will now focus on its S22 model and its foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Note series was one of the best smartphones released this year. However, Samsung announced that it will be focusing on its foldables and will no longer manufacture the Galaxy Note line.
Pinterest Settles Lawsuit Over Workplace Toxicity and Discrimination
Pinterest did not disclose the settlement amount and promised to update its policy. Pinterest has settled a lawsuit alleging that executives in the company enabled discrimination in the workplace.
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Samsung Reveals its Black Friday Deals, From Galaxy Note, Galaxy Buds, and 4K TVs.
Samsung offers massive discounts for its most sought-after devices. Check them out below. Samsung is slashing the prices of a lot of its popular products for Black Friday.
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UK Watchdog to Ban Cosmetic Surgery Ads That Target Minors
The UK Watchdog says that the cosmetic surgery ads had caused body confidence issues in a lot of teenagers.
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Twitter Bug that Logs People Out of iOS 15 is Being Investigated
Twitter says that the bug is still being investigated after users complained about being logged out.
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Apple Sends Alerts to Victims of Hackers in Thailand, El Salvador and Uganda
Apple sued NSO Group to prevent them from using Apple products for their software. Apple has reportedly sent a threat notification alert to all the victims of state-sponsored hackers in El Salvador, Thailand, and Uganda, just hours after filing a lawsuit against Israeli spyware maker NSO Group.
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Dubsmash, the Once Popular Video Platform, Will Be Discontinued in 2022 According to Reddit
Dubsmash has lost its popularity after TikTok launched worldwide Dubsmash, the popular video platform, will be shut down by Reddit in February 2022. The announcement of the shutdown comes a year after Reddit bought the video platform in December 2020.
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Stripe May Accept Cryptocurrencies Again, According to Co-Founder
Stripe ended its support for Bitcoin in 2018 due to its unstable transaction process. Stripe admitted that it is not completely ruling out the possibility of the firm accepting cryptocurrency as one of its payment methods in the near future, according to the firm's co-founder, John Collison.
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Roku TV: How to Update the Streaming Service and Get Faster Speed
Roku TV is a streaming service that needs constant upgrading. Here's how to do it. Your Roku TV needs an update too. Your device regularly checks for updates in the background, but a manual update can sometimes be needed, like when streaming issues happen.
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Apple Sues NSO Group for Security Violation
Apple is the latest tech company to use the Israeli company over privacy violation. Apple has now followed WhatsApp and Meta, formerly known as Facebook, in suing Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group.
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Molekule's PECO Air Purifier Kills COVID-19 and Other Airborn Germs Now Available in EU and UK
Molekule aims to destroy air pollution and provide clean indoor air. Molekule, the science company that reinvented air purification with its groundbreaking PECO technology, announced that its award-winning air purifiers will be available to consumers in the United Kingdom and across Europe directly via Molekule's website.
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Father in China Created a Home Laboratory to Make Medicine for His Dying Son
The father said he felt like he had no choice since they couldn't go out of the country for treatment due to the pandemic.
Stripe, an Online Payment Company, Wants to Stay Private But Will Expand its Services to More Countries
Stripe's co-founder said they are still a new company and do not want to venture into the public market.
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TikTok Launches TV App in Canada and the US, Users Can Now Watch Videos in Horizontal Form
TikTok has finally rolled out the TV app to more countries after it was first introduced in 2020. TikTok announced that it is expanding its platform just before the Thanksgiving holidays in the United States.
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Woman Accidentally Swallows Airpods Instead of her Medicine
The woman said that she could hear her stomach grumble as she listened to it on her phone. A TikTok user shared how she mistook one of her AirPods for Ibuprofen and accidentally swallowed it.
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Amazon's Camera Drone May Be Risky, Here's Why
Amazon released the Ring drone to help with security, but it may affect your privacy. Amazon's hardware event has come and gone, and it has delivered a lot of announcements, including new Echo smart speakers, an all-new cloud gaming platform, and a flying camera drone from Amazon's home security brand, Ring.
Nintendo's Black Friday Deal Includes the Switch With 'Mario Kart 8'
Nintendo Switch is now available for only $300 at Amazon and Best Buy, and it comes with titles. Nintendo rarely gives discounts on its games, so Black Friday is the perfect opportunity for you to get a great deal on the console and first-party game.
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Apple Sends Memo to Employees Telling Them They Can Now Discuss Working Conditions and Pay
Apple released a memo informing employees they can freely talk about their hours, working conditions, and pay.
