Articles by Urian B.
Illinois Residents Gets Less than $400 Checks in Settlement for Facebook Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition
Facebook is handing out checks worth $397 to Illinois residents over the use of facial recognition technology.
Apple is Potentially Expanding Its Manufacturing to Vietnam: Tim Cook Meets Country's Prime Minister
Apple could be expanding its efforts more in Vietnam after its CEO met with the country's Prime Minister.
Costa Rica's Online Tax Collection System Hacked: Ministry of Finance Networks Down
The online tax collection of Costa Rica has been hacked. Citizens now spend hours filing their taxes manually.
Coinbase Stock Down 80% from IPO, Backtracks on Hiring
Coinbase stock is planning to slow its hiring efforts after its stock dropped by 80% since its IPO. Coinbase stock is now down 80% from its IPO price and with the crypto market going taking a downturn, the company has decided to make adjustments to its hiring plans.
Onkyo Files for Bankruptcy: Japanese Audio Equipment Maker Cites $24 Million in Liabilities
Onkyo is officially filing for bankruptcy after being removed from the stock exchange in 2021. Learn more.
Genesis Electric SUV GV60 Costs Almost $60K: Here's What You Need to Know
Hyundai's Genesis GV60 electric SUV will be selling for $58,890. Here's more about its Face Connect.
$15 Promo Code Crashed Grubhub App Due to Overload
Grubhub launched a $15 promo code "free lunch" which resulted in their app crashing. Learn more.
Heart Doctor Allegedly Holds Secret Identity as Ransomware Developer
The FBI is going after a heart doctor for allegedly authoring the Jigsaw v.2 and Thanos ransomware. A heart doctor in Venezuela has been alleged to be the creator of the Thanos and Jigsaw v.
Apple Now Allows Automatic Upcharge on Subscriptions
Apple users will now get a notification and continue to auto-subscribe if price changes happen on any apps.
EV Registration Up 60%: Rivian and Lucid Didn't Make It to the Top 10
Tesla dominates the top 10 EVs spots, with Rivian and Lucid nowhere to be found. With the popularity of electronic vehicles ballooning, the big dogs are taking the top 10 spots while smaller startups like Rivian and Lucid are still struggling.
PlayStation to Potentially Host Event in June: State of Play or 'God of War Ragnarok'
PlayStation could potentially be hosting an event in June. Will it be State of Play or the launch of "God of War Ragnarok?"
Netflix Attempts Classic Cable Like Series
Netflix is attempting to bring itself out of the red with live streaming and other features. After losing a huge chunk of its subscribers, Netflix is attempting to bring back its subscribers by attempting to make new shows.
AirTag Stalking to be Criminalized Under Proposed Bill in Ohio
Ohio is talking about making AirTag stalking a criminal offense through a proposed bill. Learn more.
Uber Eats Starts Trying Robot Autonomous Delivery with Two Startups
Uber Eats is testing out autonomous deliveries with the help of two startups, Motional and Server Robotics.
Quest Login Without a Facebook Account is Still in the Works
Meta is planning to allow Quest users to log in without a Facebook. The feature is still in the works.
How to Watch Red Moon Lunar Eclipse
Here's how to watch the red moon lunar eclipse either outside or online. Like something out of a movie, the eerie red moon will become visible to people on Earth as long as they look in the right direction at the right time.
Developer Finds Way for Apple M1 GPU to Bug Out
A developer tried to 3D render with the M1 GPU and found out it required a lengthy process. A developer found a rendering process that was hard to do on the M1 GPU.
Motorola Razr 3 vs Flip 4 Display Size: Which is Bigger? | Specs, Release Date, and More to Find Out
The Motorola Razr 3 is scheduled to come out this year and compared to the Flip 4, it could have a bigger display.
Apple Could Host WWDC 2022 In-Person on June 6
Apple is gearing up for an in-person WWDC 2022 on June 6 but with limited participants. After a long period of seminars, announcements, and iconic yearly events being held online, it looks like Apple is preparing to revive in-person events with its WWDC 2022, which is set to happen on June 6.
Could the Apple iPhone 11 be Discontinued This Year?
Reports are pointing towards the discontinuation of the iPhone 11 three years after its launch. The iPhone 11 could be at risk of being discontinued following the upcoming launch of the iPhone 14.
Scan Receipts Through Alexa App, Get 'Shopping List Savings' Rewards Automatically Applied To Amazon Gift Card
Amazon shoppers may get 'Shopping List Savings' rewards that are automatically applied to their gift cards. All they need to do is submit their receipts.
Amazon is Giving Loyal Customers a $100 Gift Card When They Buy OnePlus Pro; Here's How to Get
Amazon is giving a $100 gift card for free for those who purchase the OnePlus 10 Pro on the platform.
Nintendo Switch is Now Leading in Sales, Surpassing PS4 in the US
The Nintendo Switch has sold more units than the PlayStation 4 in the United States. Nintendo Switch has another major milestone this year as its Lifetime unit sales are now leading, surpassing PlayStation 4.
Former Meta Executive Launches Crypto Payment Startup
Meta's former crypto chief has started a crypto payment startup while the price of Bitcoin falls.
Apple Lost Hundreds of Billions in Value and Tanked 8%
Apple lost $200 billion as its stock tanked by 8%. The company has now officially joined the bear market.
Japan Risks Losing 1.72 Million Jobs and $6 B in Automotive Profits by 2040 if EV Production Does Not go Swiftly
Japan is at risk of losing 14% of its GDP, 1.72 million jobs, and $6 billion in automotive profits by 2040 if it can't adapt to EV production.
AMD Achieves 27.7% Market Share for Desktop PC CPUs Amidst Market Falling Over 30%
While the overall desktop PC CPU market fell over 30%, AMD was able to increase its market share by 27.7%.
OpenSea to Add Plagiarism and Fake NFT Detector Features
OpenSea will be deploying new features to help protect NFT authenticity for buyers on its digital platform. Learn more.
Google Ad Targets Blocked by DuckDuckGo Through Chrome Extension
DuckDuckGo is blocking Google's new ad targeting methods through its Chrome extension. Learn more.
Saudi Oil Firm Beats Apple as 'Most Valued Company'
Apple has lost the title of "most valued company" to Saudi Arabian oil company. Learn more.
