Articles by Sophie Webster
Apple to Roll Out Digital IDs in US and Canada for Contactless School Transactions
Apple is teaming up with several universities in Canada and the US to push for the use of digital IDs around campuses.
-
selfBACK App Developed by Norwegian University of Science Can Help Relieve Back Pain
selfBACK app was developed by Norwegian scientists and used artificial intelligence to store your records.
YouTube Shorts Creators Can Get $10,000 a Month: How to Get Qualified
YouTube will begin distributing its $100 million YouTube Shorts Funds to all eligible video creators on the platform until 2022.
Amazon Web Services Signs Deal With Greece to Promote the Country's Space Economy
Amazon Web Services unveiled its latest deal with Greece to accelerate the country's regional space hub development.
-
Twitter Partners Up With Reuters and AP to Combat Misinformation on the Platform by Adding Context to Tweets
Twitter is taking another step in stopping misinformation on the platform by teaming up with two news organizations.
-
Florida COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment: Here's How You Can Secure a Spot
Florida counties have released instructions to make it easier to schedule a vaccination appointment.
YouTube Unveils 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley Hits 1 Billion Views, Becomes the Most Popular Prank
YouTube says Rick Astley's song gets millions of views every April Fool's Day. YouTube confirmed that Rick Astley's 1987 hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up" has officially surpassed 1 billion views on the platform.
Apple Watch Series 6 Titanium Models Currently Unavailable as Apple Underestimated Demand
Apple has not officially discontinued the titanium model, but speculations suggest that it might happen as the Apple Watch Series 7 is coming this fall.
Digital Vaccination Cards on Your Smartphone: Here's How to Do It
Digital Vaccination Cards are now required when traveling and entering establishments. Fortunately, you can now save it on your phone for easier access.
UK Electric Car Grant Now Available as Government Wants to Push for More EV Purchases
UK electric car grant lets you purchase an EV at a discounted price, but it needs to meet some qualifications.
Zoom Settles Privacy Lawsuit in California for $85 Million
Zoom's settlement will include $25 to Zoom users and $15 to those who were unable to file a claim.
NIST to Develop a Way to Manage Risks Posed by AI Technologies and is Asking the Public for Help
Congress and the White House order NIST to create an AI framework that shows its risks to help researchers and developers.
Twitter to Hand Out Cash Prices to Hackers Who Can Find Fault in its Cropping Algorithm
Twitter says the competition aims to identify biases of its algorithm against minorities. Twitter wants to know if its image cropping algorithm has biases, and it is asking for the help of researchers and hackers.
-
Google TV Can Open Play Store, Here's How to Do It
Google TV lets you download apps, stream different services and access Play Store. Google TV has a lot of features that you can enjoy. One of them is being able to access the Play Store as Google made it possible to integrate the app into the home screen.
-
Google Announces All Returning Employees Must Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Google stated that the new policy will be mandated to protect the health and safety of their employees.
Apple to Crack Down on Unauthorized Product Leaks Through Anti-Leaker Campaign
Apple has been distributing cease and desist letters to leakers in order to get them to cooperate in tracking down those who sell prototypes.
-
Google Stadia is Working on New Feature that Lets You Send Friend Requests to People You Know Via Email
Google Stadia will get a new feature that lets you connect with the people you know through the app.
-
Spotify Claims it Missed 2 Million New Users Due to COVID-19 Lockdown and Complicated Email Sign Up
Spotify suffered a loss in 2020 and the first half of 2021, but the numbers show that the company is slowly recovering.
-
iPhone Preinstalled Shortcut Apps: Here's What Your iPhone Can Automate
iPhone lets you organize your workflows better through the preinstalled automation feature. iPhone users can use their device to create workflows and automation quickly and accurately with Apple's Shortcuts app.
-
Huawei's Head of Autonomous Driving Fired for Controversial Comments About Tesla Vehicles
Huawei had to remove Su Qing from its position after his controversial remarks that were not backed by data.
-
Facebook Halts the Production of 'Oculus Quest 2' Due to Skin Irritation Complaints
Facebook was forced to stop the Oculus Quest 2 headset production as complaints continue to pile up.
-
PAX West 2021 Will Require Attendees to Present Vaccination Card or Negative COVID-19 Test
PAX West 2021 organizers changed their stance on COVID-19 protocol after getting a recommendation from local health authorities.
Instagram to Restrict Accounts of Users Under 16 to Protect Them From Advertisers and Predators
Instagram is also investigating suspicious adult users who interact with minors on the app. Instagram is set to make some changes to protect its young users.
Apple Australia Adds Digital Health Insurance to Apple Pay System
Apple has tapped into the health insurance market in Australia. Now, users can pay and claim their insurance via Apple Pay.
-
#TechCEO: Getting to Know Judith R. Faulkner: Epic Systems CEO and How She Shaped the US Healthcare System
Epic Systems has served millions of Americans over the years. It is time to get to know the woman behind the patient-centric coding system.
Beyond Meat is Expanding in China, but Recreating Asian Cuisine With Plant-Based Alternative Maybe a Challenge
Beyond Meat wants to enter the Chinese market, but it may need to beat out the local players first. Beyond Meat announced that it would launch an online store in China as the plant-based protein market in the country is slowly gaining attraction.
DNA Technology Breakthrough Helped Las Vegas Police Solve a 31-Year Old Case
DNA samples were used in an ancestry site to dig out a match, and the Las Vegas police were able to trace the culpirt's cousin.
-
Cryptocurrencies Could Lead to Untraceable Funds, Affecting the UK Government, Experts Warn
Cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity, and the risks of using them is also increasing, according to financial experts.
Sony Leaks PS Plus August 2021 Lineup, Includes 'Plants vs. Zombies' and 'Tennis World'
Sony took down the list, but fans were able to capture the games included in the August 2021 lineup Sony accidentally released its lineup of video games for PS Plus in August on its website.
Windows 11 Upgrade: What Will Happen to Your Windows 10 OS If You Don't Upgrade?
Windows 11 will roll out this year, and you'll be prompted to upgrade your OS. But what will happen if you don't?
