Articles by Sophie Webster
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Hacker Obtains Data of 1 Billion People from Shanghai Police Department
The incident has began the discussion about the safety of social media platforms. The Shanghai police department is facing the largest data breach in history after hackers claimed that they were able to obtain data on 1 billion Chinese from the police department's database.
EU Forces Amazon to Change Prime Service Cancelation by Being Able to Quit in Just Two Clicks
The EU has accused Amazon of deliberately making the cancelation page complicated. Canceling your Amazon Prime subscription can be confusing and tricky, and it often takes longer than necessary.
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New Survey Shows That 100% of the UK Car Buyers Are Willing to Switch to Electric Vehicles As Long As They Are Affordable.
The EV supporters are asking the UK government to prepare the infrastructure for EVs. New car buyers in the United Kingdom are willing to switch to electric vehicles as long as it is affordable.
Laptop Cleaning 2022: How to Remove Dust and Dirt
If you see dust on your keyboard and monitor, there may be dust inside too. Here's how to clean it.
Games Done Quick 2022 Has Raised $3.01 Million for Doctors Without Borders
Games Done Quick has raised millions for charity over the years, from Doctors Without Borders to Prevent Cancer Foundations.
Apple Watch 8 To Come With a Body Temperature and Will Encourage You to Talk to a Doctor
The tech giant said that the feature would encourage you to talk to a doctor and use a thermometer to check if you have a fever or just a high body temperature.
Apple Delays its In-Person Work Requirement Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases
For two years, Apple employees did remote work, and now the company wants its employees back in the office three days a week.
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Want to Delete Your Period Tracking App? Here's How to Properly Do It
Period tracking apps keep your record in their system even after uninstalling the app. Here's how to make sure that everything is erased.
Netflix 2022: The Fastest and Easiest Ways to Pick a TV Show or Movie
From narrowing down your selection to checking out what is trending on the platform, here's how you can easily look for a TV show or movie to watch.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Has a Harsh Message to Employees: Step Up or Leave
During a Q&A assembly, Zuckerberg said they would elevate the expectations that will result in employee downturns.
WhatsApp for iOS is Developing a Feature That Will Let You Choose Who Can See When You're Online
The feature has been requested by users for years now, and now it is in Beta mode and will roll out soon.
Chinese Regulators Reveal its Crackdown on Fraudulent Apps for Months as Scammers Mimic Financial Services
The Chinese regulators have been working on removing fake apps online since January 2022. China has the largest internet market in the world, and it is prone to scams and fraudulent activities.
US Pres. Joe Biden to Award Late Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Presidential Medal of Freedom
Years after his death, Steve Jobs will be awarded the highest civilian award. On Friday, July 1, U. S. President Joe Biden announced the names of the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients.
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EU Commission Updates Roaming Regulation to Help Travelers in Europe Avoid Extra Fees Until 2032
The updated regulation can help travelers avoid high phone bills while traveling across borders. In 2018, the European Union passed rules that would eliminate mobile roaming fees for the citizens of its 27 nations traveling with their devices across borders within the bloc.
EU's MiCA Will Help Protect Consumers from Crypto Scams and Monitor the Crypto Industry's Climate Impact
The regulations will protect crypto investors and review the carbon footprint of companies. The European Union has agreed on a set of new rules that will regulate the cryptocurrency industry, whose decline has been causing investors to lose millions.
Microsoft Defender 2022: Why It's Important for Android and iPhones
Microsoft Defender has been rebranded throughout the years, but can it still keep up with the new Android and iPhones?
GM Cruise Robotaxis Stopped Operating in the Streets of San Francisco Causing Traffic For Hours
The robotaxis blocked an intersection for hours and was removed by GM employees manually. On Tuesday, June 28, more than a half dozen General Motors Cruise robotaxis stopped working in the middle of the street in San Francisco, California.
Virgin Orbit Scrubs First Night Launch of the LauncherOne Rocket After the Alarming Temperature of the Propellants
The company's LaunchOne is supposed to be its fifth launch, but the first one to be done at nighttime.
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Nothing Phone 1 Specs and Prices Revealed | Here's What to Expect
Nothing revealed that it would be making a sale after its launch on July 12. Nothing Phone is set to launch globally on July 12, and days before its official release, several leaks and rumors have been circulating online about its design, specs, and price.
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OnePlus 10T Smartphone Design Leaked, Confirmed Launch in Late 2022
The company has waited a year before announcing the release of the 10T smartphone. A year after OnePlus skipped the release of its flagship successor, the tech company is finally bringing back its "T" phones.
Canadian Affiliated With NetWalker Ransomware Group Pleads Guilty to Hacking Charges
Vachon-Desjardins admitted that he would contact the leaders of the group online to make sure that their software did not affect Russian computers.
Amazon Launches Store Analytics to Provide Brands Insight fo Their Product's Performance in Physical Stores
The data will include the number of times that customers purchase a product. On Wednesday, June 29, Amazon announced the launch of its new Store Analytics service.
Snapchat Launches Snapchat Plus, a $4 a Month Paid Subscription That Gives Users Early Access to Features
The service will allow users to try out pre-release features and exclusive features. On Wednesday, June 29, Snapchat rolled out its Snapchat Plus, a subscription service that grants its users access to a collection of exclusive and pre-release features.
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China Announced Plans to Switch 40% of New Vehicles to EVs by 2030 as Government Continues Tech Crackdown
The Chinese government requires new buildings and parking lots to include EV charging stations. China has announced that it wants electric vehicles to make up 40% of new vehicles sold by 2030.
Amazon Releases Fitbit Deals Ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2022
Several Fitbit models are at a reduced price right now, and you can choose which ones are best suited for you.
Google to Launch Carbon Footprint Calculator for Google Workspace, But is it Effective in Emitting Carbon?
The calculator will allow companies to calculate how much carbon they've emitted by using Google services like Drive, Cloud, and Gmail.
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After Google, Russia Has Now Fined Airbnb, Twitch and Pinterest for Data Legislation Violation
A Moscow court has ordered the three companies to pay a fine of $37,700 each. Russia had fined Airbnb, Twitch, and Pinterest for violating its personal data legislation.
Airbnb Makes Ban on Parties Permanent, Guests Who Violate the New Rule Will Be Suspended
The party ban started in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Airbnb, an online marketplace for home rentals, announced on Tuesday, June 28, that it will permanently ban parties at homes listed on its website for short-term rentals.
Amazon to Host the Second Prime Day Event of 2022; Third-Party Merchants Already Notified
Amazon has experienced slow growth in Q1 2022, and this second Prime Day Event of the year can help increase it.
Antivirus App 2022: Why Your Android Phone Needs One
Malware attacks are becoming more common, here's why an antivirus app is needed. Android is the most popular operating system in the world, which means that it is an easy target for malicious attacks.
