Articles by Sophie Webster
Netflix to Team Up With Microsoft For its Ad-Supported Subscription
The ad-supported subscription will give people a cheaper option to watch Netflix shows. On Wednesday, July 13, Netflix announced that it has partnered with Microsoft for its upcoming ad-supported service.
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Reddit Teams Up With Giphy! Users Can Now Use GIFs in the Comments
The GIF feature will be available for safe-for-work and non-quarantined subreddit. Starting Wednesday, July 13, you can post comments or reply with a GIF.
Scammers Are Using Google Reviews to Extort Money From Restaurants | Here's How to Spot Fake Reviews
The scammers would email business owners, saying they need gift cards for their personal expenses. On Tuesday, July 12, Engadget reported that several restaurant owners have been blackmailed for weeks by online scammers.
Aptera Launches Petition to Make Tesla's Superchargers and Plugs the Standard for EVs in the US
Aptera's petition came days after Telsa announced it would expand its Superchargers across the country.
Peloton to Stop the Production of its Products in its Own Facilities, Now Seeks Help of Apple Suppliers
The demand for Peloton products has declined after the gyms and fitness classes opened post-pandemic.
Amazon UK Now Offers Pixel 6, Microsoft Laptop, Sony Headphone and More at a Discounted Rate For Prime Day
From smartphones, tablets, and TVs, here are the best deals you can take advantage of on this year's Prime Day.
Amazon Reportedly Issued Thousands of 'Disciplinary' Notices to Warehouse Employees, Adding to the Pressure
Amazon is being questionned for its unfair treatment of warehouse employees, with some of them revealing that they are underpaid and overworked.
Russian Authorities Fine Apple $33,900 for Refusing to Store iCloud Data of Locals in the Country's Servers
Apple refused to store the data in Russia's servers because it wanted to protect the privacy of its users. Also, the company is currently facing a lawsuit in Russia for discontinuing Apple Pay in the country.
Rogers Telecommunications to Face Canada's Industry Minister Due to Service Outage
The outage has affected several important services like an emergency, health care, and law enforcement.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook Spotted Riding Rivian's EV Pick Up at Sun Valley Conference
Cook's use of the vehicle allegedly ferried the Apple CEO from the Sun Valley Resort to a downtown location for dinner.
Amazon Echo Troubleshooting Tips If Your Device Has Issues Understanding You
From different lights and Wi-Fi connections to issues with commands, here's how to understand your Amazon Echo better.
NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 Features, Display, and How to Get the Free Content
NextGen has more channels and better image quality compared to other over-the-air broadcasts. Here's how you can get it.
Apple's Lockdown Mode Feature is the Company's Answer to Growing Spyware Threats
The tech giant has decided to focus on the security and privacy of its consumers after Pegasus spyware used Apple products to hack journalists and government officials.
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Dance Organization Warns TikTok Users About Danger of Copying the Dance Steps of the Viral Dance Challenges
Since 2020, several TikTok users have been hospitalized for injuries. Leading dance organizations have warned aspiring dancers that they are risking injury by copying advanced moves and taking part in viral challenges on TikTok.
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Nothing Phone 1 Unveils its Design, Features, and Price Ahead of July 12 Launch
The smartphone is expected to come with several storage types and with Glyph interface. Nothing Phone 1, an upcoming Android smartphone by Nothing Technology, will be released on July 12.
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Twitter Bans Employees From Talking or Tweeting About Elon Musk's Failed $44 Billion Purchase of the Company
Elon Musk said in a letter sent by his attorneys that Twitter has failed to follow their agreement and did not disclose important details about the merger.
Electric Vehicles 2022: Here's the Top 10 EVs with Fastest Charging Speeds
Electric vehicles have different charging speeds based on the model and design, but if you want to know which ones can take less time when charging, check out the list below.
FCC Issues Cease and Desist to Stop Auto Warranty Spam Calls
As billions of users get spam calls every year, the FCC has ordered US carriers to work on identifying illegal calls to protect its customers.
Verizon to Shut Down 3G Network and Send 4G Flip Phones to Customers Who Haven't Upgraded
The flip phones will be given for free to those who can't upgrade to the 4G network yet. Verizon, one of the biggest telecommunications companies in the United States, is planning to shut down its 3G network at the end of 2022.
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MacBook Air With M2 Chip is Now Available to Order, Design and Prices Revealed
The MacBook Air series will have faster CPU and GPU performances and a bigger screen. Apple's latest MacBook Air, equipped with an M2 chip, is now available to order, and the first units are shipping from July 15.
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Apple Maps Expands to Three More Countries as Part of iOS 15 Launch
Apple is planning to add more countries when iOS 16 rolls out. Apple has rolled out its Apple Maps feature to three more countries. The Apple Maps feature is now available to 16 countries in total.
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Sony to Remove Studio Canal Content in PlayStation Store for German and Austrian Users Starting August
The titles will be removed from the PlayStation Plus on Aug. 31. On Friday, July 8, Sony announced that its PlayStation Store would remove access to hundreds of movie titles and TV shows from Studio Canal that customers in Austria and Germany previously bought.
Netflix Subscribers Can Now Enjoy Spatial Audio Using Any Devices
The Spatial Audio is available across the subscription tier and to any device. On Thursday, July 7, Netflix announced that it had enabled Spatial Audio for all its users, not just those using compatible Apple devices.
Apple's Patent for AirPods Shows New Safety Features That Can Tell If a User is in Potential Danger
The tech giant has stated that the GPS that will be added to the AirPods can tell if the user is about to cross the street.
Hacker Takes Over Disneyland Social Media Accounts, Posts Derogatory Captions
Disney immediately took down the posts after an hour but did not reveal if they had filed a case against the hacker.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch Pro to Be Launch in August | Here's Everything We Know So Far
The two smartwatches will be revealed before Samsung's Unpacked event. One of the most anticipated smartwatches for 2022 is Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 series.
Apple Rolls Out Lockdown Mode to Prevent Pegasus Spyware Attack on Users
Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group to prevent the firm from using its products to target users.
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Online Insults Now Punishable by Law in Japan, Offenders Will Be Convicted to a Year in Prison
The new law was passed after a reality TV start committed suicide due to cyberbullying. Starting Thursday, July 7, Japan will be criminalizing online insults.
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FDA Temporarily Pauses Ban of Juul in the US Market to Start Additional Review of its Case
The agency has announced a ban on the e-cigarette company after the Biden Administration ordered to establish a maximum nicotine level in tobacco products.
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UK's Online Safety Bill Aims to Prevent Harmful Content on Websites and Social Media Platforms, But Can it Really Work?
The UK government is working on a bill to help prevent harmful and illegal content from being posted online, but MPs disagree with the clauses, saying it affects freedom of speech.
