Articles by Sophie Webster
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Replika AI Creates Platform That Trains Chatbots, Similar to Black Mirror's 'Be Right Back' Episode
Replika AI can make your cloning dreams come true with its chatbot that replicates you the more you interact with it.
Amazon Removes Choetech From Platform After Company Was Allegedly Caught Paying for Five-Star Reviews
Amazon continues its crackdown on fake reviews, and this time another Chinese company is blocked from selling its products on the site.
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iOS 15 Files App: How to Edit PDF Files on Your iPhone and iPad
iOS 15 is Apple's latest software update and now offers a functionality to edit PDF files directly on your device.
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Grubhub and Yandex Team Up to Deliver Lunches to College Campuses Using Robots
Grubhub and Yandex announced that both companies will provide robotic delivery services across American college campuses.
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'Final Fantasy VII' Remake to Feature Midgar in Yuffie's Episode
"Final Fantasy VII" remake co-director talked about their decision to focus on Yuffie and metropolis Midgar in the game's latest chapter.
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Moderna Begins Next Step for Vaccine, Clinical Trials for mRNA Flu Shot Ongoing
Moderna's human trial is ongoing, and it is set to evaluate the safety and strength of immune response to the mRNA flu vaccine.
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TikTok is Testing a New Feature Similar to Cameo That Lets You Pay Creators for Personalized Videos
TikTok's new feature is currently available in Turkey and Dubai only, but it could soon be launched in other countries.
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Fitbit Files Patent for Smart Ring That Tracks Blood Oxygen and Pressure Levels
Fitbit is getting into the smart ring market and accurately tracking your blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.
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Apple Called Out by UK Charity STAMMA After its Emoji Appears to Mock People With Stutter
Apple is criticized by a U.K. charity for demeaning and damaging emoji that shows up when the word "stammering" is typed in.
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Pentagon Calls Off the JEDI Cloud Contract, a Deal Subject to Amazon-Microsoft Legal Battles
The Pentagon added that it is now working on a new contract, and it is open to receive proposals from Amazon and Microsoft again.
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[UPDATED] Muse Group Causes Concern Over New Privacy Policy for Audacity App
Muse Group states the new policy had vague phrases, and everything is just a misunderstanding. Muse Group caused concerns in the past few days after announcing a new update to its software's privacy policy.
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Twitter vs. India Lawsuit: Social Media Platform Lost in the Battle
Twitter loses its liability protection, making the company liable for any violent posts that its users write on the platform.
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Getting to Know Safra A. Catz: Oracle CEO, Newest Board Member of The Walt Disney, and Things We Did Not Know
Safra A. Catz is one of the most influential names in the tech world and politics, and recently, she became one of the female board directors of The Walt Disney Company.
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TikTok's AI is Being Sold to Other Companies by ByteDance as it Launches New Division Called BytePlus
TikTok's algorithm is now available, but for a price. Companies that are interested in purchasing can also get TikTok's other tech through BytePlus.
Summer Games Done Quick 2021: Schedule and Dates of New Speedruns and Where to Watch It
Summer Games Done Quick 2021 reveals upcoming games, including "James Bond 007: Nightfire," "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages," and "Untitled Goose Game."
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iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature Stronger MagSafe Magnets and Reverse Wireless Charging
iPhone 13 is expected to have a stronger MagSafe magnet with a larger wireless charging coil. iPhone 13's latest rumor suggests that the upcoming Apple product will include a larger wireless charging coil than its predecessor, iPhone 12.
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Indonesia | Hospitals Face Oxygen Outage, Now Government Imposes Strict Measures
Indonesia's increase in COVID-19 cases affects its health care system as hospital supplies are running out.
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US Businesses Hit by Colossal Ransomware Attack as Country Prepares for Independence Day Weekend
US businesses suffered a ransomware attack that paralyzed their networks. More than 200 businesses are affected.
Bird Partners With Scootaround to Launch Pilot Program for Electric Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Rental Program in New York
Bird is moving into the accessibility space with the help of Scootaround as both companies launch a new program to help disabled people in New York City.
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Elon Musk's The Boring Company Wants to Build an Underground Transit to Florida, Calling it 'Tesla in a Tunnel'
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has proposed a transit system made of tunnels with Tesla vehicles inside Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Exxon's Secret Video Reveals its Anti-Climate Campaign
Exxon lobbyist Keith McCoy talked frankly about the company's lobbying strategies and its role in battling climate change in an exclusive video.
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Riot Games' Royalty-Free Album for Twitch Streamers Now Available
Riot Games, together with K/DA, launches Session Vi, an album full of royalty-free music. Riot Games has teamed up with K/DA, one of the world's most popular virtual bands, for a unique musical project.
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Apple and Amazon are Facing Investigation in Spain for Teaming Up to Remove Third-Party Sellers of Apple Products
Apple and Amazon antitrust investigation has opened in Spain, following a similar one in Italy and earlier concern in the US.
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Didi's Shares Fall After IPO Victory as China Launches Cybersecurity Investigation
Didi's shares fell more than 10% after China's regulators had launched an investigation. Didi, a Chinese vehicle hire company, is now struggling as its shares fell more than 6% on July 2 after a major IPO victory.
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General Motors to Invest in California for Lithium Supply Used for Electric Vehicle Batteries
General Motors announced that some of its lithium supply might come from much closer to home. General Motors has finalized a deal with a mining company in California to source lithium, a material needed to build electric-car batteries.
Twitter is Working on a New Feature That Lets You Send Tweets to Trusted Friends Only
Twitter is thinking about new ways to share tweets with specific groups of people. Twitter is reportedly working on a new feature that is similar to Instagram's Close Friends.
Amazon Gives Business Owners a Chance To Be a Supplier, as Long as They Give 30% of their Company
Amazon wants to have the right to purchase around 30% of the supplier's stock, as the retailer creates offers that suppliers can't refuse.
Facebook Makes Free Game Streaming Available to 98% of the Mainland US, Adds Ubisoft Games
Facebook's free game streaming service is now available in the majority of the US and will soon roll out internationally.
Pinterest to Remove Weight Loss Advertisements Due to Eating Disorder Concerns During Pandemic
Pinterest changed its ad policy with guidance from NEDA as eating disorder cases increased among young people.
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Facebook, Google, and Other Social Media Giants Vow to Investigate Online Abuse Against Women
Facebook, Google, Twitter, and TikTok commit to overhauling their platform’s moderation systems. Facebook, Google, Twitter, and TikTok have committed to overhauling their moderations systems to investigate the reported abuse of women on their respective platforms.
