Articles by Sophie Webster
Facebook Launches Feed That Lets You See Posts in Reverse Chronological Order
Facebook's latest feature will let you see the posts of your friends and family as soon as they're posted.
Amazon Purchases Primary-Care Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion
One Medical received an offer from CVS, but the medical company eventuall signed a deal with Amazon for $3.9 billion.
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Massage-Booking App Urban Under Investigation by UK Authorities For Assault Cases of Therapists
Urban stated that they will follow any new regulations of the UK government regarding the gig economy.
Split Screen on Android Phone 2022: Here's How to Do It
Split screen allows you to be more productive, so if you need to have it on your phone, you can do so.
Google to Take a Two-Week Hiring Freeze to Access The Company's Need for New Employees
Google said that the freeze would not affect those who already got offers from the company. On Wednesday, July 20, Google announced that it would be taking a two-week hiring freeze.
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CloudMensis Malware Leverages Cloud Storage to Steal Documents and Spy on Mac Users
CloudMensis is the latest malware discovered by cybersecurity firm ESET. On Wednesday, July 20, cybersecurity firm ESET revealed that it had discovered a previously unknown macOS malware that goes after the user's cloud storage to spy on them.
Volvo Says Chip Shortage Has Eased Up and Outlook on Consumer Demand Had Improved
Volvo suffered from chip shortage for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and China's lockdown.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies 2022: With the Market Being Volatile, Here's What Investors Need to Do
The recent crashes in the crypto market these past few months had traders thinking about their investments. Here's what you can do to minimize the risk.
Twitter's Request to Expedite the Trial of its Case Against Elon Musk Has Been Approved by Court
The judge said Elon Musk's request to start the trial in 2023 could harm Twitter's business.
Crypto Company Celsius Had Internal Problems for Years Before Bankruptcy, Says Former Employee
Celsius Network filed for bankruptcy on July 14, leaving its customers in the dark. On July 14, Celsius Network, a crypto network in the United States, filed for bankruptcy.
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OSHA and Federal Prosecutors are Investigating Amazon Warehouses Over Workplace Safety Issues
OSHA is investigating Amazon for possible fraudulent conduct designed to hide injuries in the workplace.
TikTok is Currently Undergoing a Global Restructure and Began Laying Off Employees
TikTok is the latest social media platform to lay off jobs following Meta and Twitter. TikTok is the latest major social media platform that is laying off employees.
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Scientists are Sending Stem Cells to Space for Potential Treatment of Diseases
The scientists who are conducting the research are working on treatments for cancer, heart attack damage, Parkinson's disease, and more.
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Apple's 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Laptops May Be Released in Mid-2022
According to Gurman, Apple is planning to release the MacBook Pro laptops in 2023, but it may release it before 2022 ends as they are already upgraded.
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Google Play Store to Rely on Data Given by App Developers as Part of New Privacy Plan
The new section will rely on the data collected by the app developers. In 2021, Google introduced its new Data Safety section for apps listed on its Play Store.
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UAE Reveals $820 Million Fund to Go to Venus and Launch its Own Satellite
The UAE has been working on its space program since 2014 and is planning to go to Venus in 2029. The United Arab Emirates has been reported setting up an $820 million fund to manufacture space satellites and support the country's space program.
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ByteDance's Douyin is Currently Working on a Food Delivery Service to Rival Alibaba and Meituan
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, China's food delivery market has increased by 30%, which caters to 554 million people.
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Amazing Hidden Features in iOS 16 That You Need to Check Out
The Lock Screen for iOS 16 is not the only one upgraded. There are other features that you can now take advantage of.
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New Battery Technology is on the Way, and it Can Fix the Most Common Issues on EVs
The latest EV battery technology allows EVs to be charged for a shorter period of time. New battery technologies are on the way to electric vehicles, offering longer range, faster charging, lower sticker price, and less range degradation.
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Russia's Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrency Transactions and Bitcoin Mining in the Country
Since January, Russia's parliament had been debating on whether to continue accepting crypto transactions or not, but Putin said that the country could take advantage of it.
ESPN: Latest Streaming Service to Raise Its Subscription Prices
The sports streaming service increased its price twice in 2021. Sports network ESPN is raising the price of its ESPN Plus streaming service. The service will now be $9.
Hollywood Actor Chris Evans Switches to iPhone 12 But Misses the Home Button
The Marvel star switched to iPhone 12 in June after using iPhone 6 for years. Hollywood actor Chris Evans revealed that he is not a fan of his iPhone 12 as he misses the Home Button of his iPhone 6.
TikTok's Global Chief Security Officer Steps Down as Company Faces Scrutiny from US Lawmakers
Robert Cloutier, who was hired in 2020, oversaw the company's cyber security team. On Friday, July 15, TikTok announced that its global chief security officer Roland Cloutier will be stepping down from his role but will still be a part of the company.
Apple Introduces Apple Music Sessions That Feature Artists Performing Their Hit Songs Live
Apple is planning to extend the service to other genres and the performances will be recorded in its studios around the world.
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Intel to Raise Prices of its CPUs and Chips, Laptops and PCs to Follow in Late 2022
The tech company said its other products, such as laptops and personal computers, will increase their prices during the holidays.
Google Pixel 7: Specs, Price and Updates
Google is gearing up for a fall launch for the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. At the Google I/O 2022 in May, Google has surprised the tech world by revealing its latest flagship phones a couple of weeks before its official launch.
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Google's ChromeOS Flex Tool — Allows Turn Your Laptop Into a Chromebook — Now Available to Everyone
The OS can be downloaded to your laptop and test the system to make sure it runs smoothly. In early 2022, Google announced a tool that allows its customers to take their old Windows or Mac laptop and turn it into a Chromebook.
Netflix to Hold Another TUDUM Global Fan Event on September 24 | What To Expect?
Netflix's TUDUM event will preview the platform's latest content from five continents. On Thursday, July 14, streaming service giant Netflix announced the return of its global fan event called TUDUM.
Uber to Face 550 Lawsuits From Victims Assaulted by The Drivers
The ride-hailing company claims they take all of the lawsuits seriously and are now working on tighter security.
Amazon Prime Day 2022: Best Deals for College Students, from Microsoft, Razer, Soundance and More
College students who are preparing to go back to school can get the latest gadgets at a discounted rate for Prime Day.
