Articles by Sophie Webster
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Apple and Google Hit With Another Antitrust Case and this Time in Japan
Apple and Google to face the Japanese government as it starts investigation the deal of the tech giants with Japanese smartphone makers.
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'Unplugged' Unveils VR Technology That Allows Air Guitar Without Gloves or Special Controllers
"Unplugged" is set to let users play guitar without any need for special gloves or controllers. A first in VR gaming history.
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LG Now Offering Five-Year Warranty on OLED TVs Sold in the US
LG OLED TVs have a new warranty policy, making it a bit safer to invest in LG G1 or LG Z1. It is a massive step from LG's previous one-year warranties.
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'Pokemon Go' Update Reveals New Graphics, Confetti, and Music
"Pokemon Go" fans are in for a treat as Niantic gears up for the upcoming "Pokemon Go" events. New graphics, music, confetti, and intro curtain have been added.
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YouTube Music Adds New Feature Called 'Replay Mix' Designed for Your Most Played Songs
YouTube Music is starting to take shape lately as the platform continues to add features. Now, its latest feature, Replay Mix, is making it easier to listen to your favorite songs.
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Apple Adds Support for Windows Precision Touchpad Including Single-Tap and Four Finger Gestures in Latest Boot Camp Update
Apple has finally added support for the much-loved macOS feature. It was included in the Boot Camp update in version 6.1.15.
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CD Projekt Red Says Stolen Data From Four Months Ago is Circulating Online, Including Data of Employees and Contractors
CD Projekt Red hack that originally took place in February appears worse than originally thought, as employee personal information has been stolen.
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Uber Retracts Statement About Paying for the Health Insurance of its Drivers, Claims the Email was a Mistake
Uber drivers and workers were given false hope last month after the ride-sharing company stated it wouldn't pay for health insurance, and the email was not intended for them.
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iOS and iPad 15 Update on Widgets Let Developers Hide Sensitive Information
iOS widgets can now be accessed in iPadOS 15 too. Numerous new multitasking features are added included better privacy settings.
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Roblox, a Kid-Focused Platform for Games, is Sued by Music Publishers for Using Pirated Songs
Roblox is accused of illegally using songs from famous artists. The company is now required to pay up to $200 million in damages.
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Facebook Announces First Smartwatch for 2022, to Come with Built-In Camera and Health Features
Facebook's next move into hardware could feature a display with two cameras that can be detached from a stainless steel frame to capture videos and pictures.
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Apple's iCloud Plus Promises to Protect Your Privacy on Apple Products for a Price
Apple's iCloud Plus adds new premium features such as Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video
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'Overwatch' Launches Cross-Play Capability for PC and Console Gamers
'Overwatch' finally allows cross-playing. Players need to sign up for a Battle.net account to begin connections.
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Virgin Orbit's June Mission to be Livestreamed on YouTube, Spacecraft to Carry Seven Small Satellites
Virgin Orbit is getting ready to launch its next mission by the end of June. This is the first time that Virgin Orbit is flying after its first orbital launch in January.
Instagram Holds Creators Week, Launches New Tool That Allows Creators to Recommend Products During Checkout
Instagram unveils new monetization tools and programs, including a way for creators to earn commission from online sales that they facilitate.
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Facebook Wants to Beat NetHack, Known as the Most Difficult Game in the World and is Looking for the Best AI
Facebook is seeking the help of the AI community to bring down NetHack and help computers learn to simulate instances faster using fewer resources.
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Google Pixel Fold Release Date to Push Through With 2021 Release, Production of OLED Screen Starts in October
Google Pixel Fold will still be released despite the cancellation of the Pixel Watch. Samsung will produce a flexible screen.
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Samsung Confirms New Galaxy Watches--None of Them Will Come With a Power Adapter
Samsung has been quiet about the release of additional Samsung Galaxy Watches, but leaks suggest that the new ones won't have any difference in capacity and may not even come with their own power adapter.
Google to Stop Auction System that Lets Other Search Engine Bid for their Spot on Android, to Loosen its Rules
Google has succumbed to the pressure from its rivals and will now let them be featured as a search engine option on Android for free.
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Playdate, a Handheld Console by Panic, is Available to Preorder in July with 21 Game Titles Now Included
Playdate console is ready with 24 games that will be released over its first 12-week season of content, and it will come with a stereo dock.
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AT&T Teams Up with Google to Offer Bundle Services that Includes Stadia Pro, Available for those Who Upgrade to 5G Phones
AT&T and Google are expanding their list of freebies as both companies offer free six months of Stadia Pro. The deal will be available on June 9.
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Apple's Swift Playgrounds Now Allows Developers to Submit Apps They've Coded Directly to the App Store
Apple's Swift Playgrounds launches major change as, for the first time, developers will be able to create and submit iPad apps without the need for a Mac computer.
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US to Donate 750,000 COVID-19 Vaccines to Taiwan, May Help Prevent Shutdown of Chip Factories
The US will donate vaccines to Taiwan in its plan to distribute vaccines worldwide. The United States is donating 750,000 vaccine doses for COVID-19 to Taiwan in a program to distribute shots around the world.
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Facebook Purchases Unit 2 Games as Social Media Giant Ventures into Gaming
Facebook added another company to its growing list of gaming purchases. Unit 2 Games is a company that gives users a creator interface.
Fossil Wear OS Won't Be Included in Upgrade With Samsung Platform, New Line of Wear OS To Be Released
Fossil Wear OS is planning a premium Wear OS this year using Google and Samsung technology. Fossil Wear OS won't be getting an upgrade. The company's executives Steve Prokup and Greg McKelvey stated that the company's existing Wear OS watches won't get upgraded to the new combined Wear software platform from Samsung and Google.
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'Pokemon Go' Gible Community Day: Tasks and Rewards Released as Players Prepare to Catch Dragon Type Pokemon
Gible Community Day events have heightened the Shiny rate for the featured Pokemon. Players should be able to find several Shiny Gible during the event.
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South Korea to Expand Space Cooperation With the US to Counter China's Growing Global Influence
South Korea plans to create a united front with allies like the United States and speed up its space program.
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The FBI is Reportedly Collecting IP Addresses of Those Who Read a USA Today Article, & Submits Subpoena
The FBI is currently doing a criminal investigation and wants the personal information of everyone who read the article posted by USA Today. The publication company fights back.
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WFH vs. Office: Apple Employees Seek Better Work from Home Options as CEO Wants Workforce Back by September
Apple employees voiced their dismay over how the company handled remote work during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and are now asking for consideration as Apple wants workers to go back to their physical office.
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SpaceX Dragon Aircraft is on its Way to the International Space Station to Give Supplies to the Astronauts
SpaceX Dragon has successfully launched and is on its way to the ISS. The estimated docking time is 5 AM on June 5.
