Facebook is once again facing privacy issues. After reports surfaced about the company’s plan to merge its messaging apps, lawmakers are now raising concerns on how it’ll affect users’ privacy.
Tech January 28, 2019
Samsung announced that it will be starting to ditch plastic packaging for its products starting the first half of this year. Chargers of smartphones will have a matte finish instead of the glossy aesthetic.
Tech January 28, 2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks people distrust Facebook because they don’t understand how it operates. He also clarified that the company doesn’t sell user data to advertisers.
Tech January 26, 2019
YouTube has now confirmed that it’ll be making changes so people don’t get as much recommendations for extremist content. But is it really as simple as that?
Tech January 26, 2019
If not by the end of this year, nearly all of major apps owned by Facebook will have a unified messaging system by early 2020. They’ll have end-to-end encryption as well, as so ordered by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Tech January 26, 2019
Apple could soon launch new iPad models in March. The company made two filings for 'tablet computers' recently, and they're believed to be the iPad mini 5 and 10-inch iPad.
Tech January 25, 2019
A developer solved Google’s cryptic post about this year’s I/O, which will apparently take place in May. Google chief Sundar Pichai later on confirmed the event details.
Tech January 26, 2019
Complete Auto Reports (CAR) is a top-ranked shop management software that brings much needed technology to the auto repair industry in a format that is user friendly, intuitive, and cost-effective. Businesses can streamline their administrative processes by scheduling appointments digitally, organizing them as service requests, managing frequently accessed vendors, researching resources, and tracking technician time through their intuitive console. On the consumer side, you can build trust through transparency, allowing customers to input unique vehicle information, approve or deny service requests, receive real time notifications of progress with pictures, and reminders about important legal documents that may be expiring.
Tech January 31, 2019
As Microsoft promised, Office 365 subscriptions are now available on the Mac App Store. The package was previously available to download from Microsoft’s website, but now the process is integrated into one seamless experience.
Tech January 25, 2019
Apple hired a Samsung SDI official who used to be in charge of new innovations of battery technology. This left people asking if the Cupertino, California-based company is eyeing an in-house production of batteries.
Tech January 25, 2019
Twitter tests a new update that helps users figure out who started a thread. The 'Original Tweeter' label will now appear beside a username, though only a limited number of users can see it for now.
Tech January 25, 2019
The first beta of iOS 12.2 hints that AirPods 2 is coming soon. A refresh of Apple’s ultra-popular wireless headphones, which came out over two years ago, is long overdue.
Tech January 25, 2019
The Moto G7, G7 Play, G7 Power, and G7 Plus will make the Moto G7 line when it’s unveiled this February. Motorola jumped the gun thanks to this recent leak, revealing the phones’ design and specs.
Tech January 25, 2019
A wearable battery strap for the AirPods called Air.Wear is up on Indiegogo. Aiming to 'replace the case,' it promises added portability and to fully charge the wireless earbuds up to four times.
Tech January 24, 2019
Here are the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, leaked in full. Of course, they’re only alleged leaks, but tech leaks, more often than not, end up being authentic, so consider this a first look at Samsung’s 2019 flagships.
Tech January 24, 2019
Facebook’s Moments app will stop working on Feb. 25. The social media company has created a site where anyone who used the app can save and export photos until May.
Tech January 25, 2019
LG hints that it’s going to go big on gesture-based control for its next flagship phone. More details will likely come out as Mobile World Congress inches closer.
Tech January 24, 2019
Scout are sidewalk delivery drones Amazon is now using as part of a small test. Will they replace normal delivery methods in the not-so-distant future? Time will tell.
Tech January 24, 2019
Bing is the latest serviced based in America to get banned in China. Microsoft has so far been playing nice with the country’s internet policies, but something apparently had to give.
Tech January 24, 2019
Global warming will make people realize iPhones are super useful, which will increase their demand. It’s not just Apple that stands to benefit in this global disaster, though.
Tech January 24, 2019
Meizu's Zero is touted as the world's first holeless smartphone. At that, it doesn't have buttons, speaker holes, a SIM card slot, or even a charging port.
Tech January 24, 2019
The new feature on Microsoft's mobile version of Edge now has a built-in fake news filter. Called NewsGuard, it warns users whether a news website it trustworthy or not.
Tech January 23, 2019
Patreon has reached a milestone. Within a year, the membership service has gained a million patrons supporting more than a hundred thousand content creators on its platform.
Tech January 24, 2019
Apple now potentially faces a new controversy nicknamed ‘flexgate.’ It refers to MacBook Pro models 2016 and above whose displays worsen overtime and show uneven, spotted backlighting.
Tech January 23, 2019
Apple will move to OLED displays come 2020, according to a new report. That means no more iPhone models with LCDs in two years, and perhaps no more ‘budget’ models, either.
Tech January 23, 2019
Netflix just made it easier to share on Instagram what show or movie a person is currently watching. Sharing a Netflix title as an Instagram Story is now just a few clicks away.
Tech January 23, 2019
Acer has unveiled three new educational laptops at Bett Show 2019 in London. The lineup includes the Chromebook 512, Chromebook 512 Spin, and the TravelMate B114.
Tech January 22, 2019
To help expand free access to knowledge, Google is donating $2 million to the Wikimedia Foundation. Machine learning and other tools will also be provided to make more diverse Wikipedia content.
Tech January 23, 2019
Google announced that Hangouts for G Suite customers will be bidding adieu this October. As for other consumers, it is expected that the same will happen by 2020.
Tech January 23, 2019
Google's Jigsaw unit published a phishing quiz online to teach users how to spot phishing emails. It's designed with the latest tricks and techniques that cybercriminals use nowadays
Tech January 22, 2019
Twitter’s desktop version is getting a makeover. The micro-blogging site just rolled out an update that has new features such as keyboard shortcuts and an emoji button.
Tech January 23, 2019
France's CNIL slapped Google with nearly $57 million fine for violating Europe’s new data privacy rules. It is the biggest GDPR fine issued since the regulations took effect in May last year.
Tech January 22, 2019
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10 Mobile, and now it tells users to turn to iOS and Android instead. The company will no longer support the mobile OS come Dec. 10.
Tech January 22, 2019
An alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 leak gives insight into the potential pricing of the smartphone. If the info is correct, then the company's 2019 flagship lineup could start at around $885.
Tech January 21, 2019
Through its Giving program, Apple has donated more than $125 million to organizations across the world in 2018. Since the charitable effort started eight years ago, it has raised over $365 million for nonprofits as well.
Tech January 21, 2019
Spotify will soon let users decide for themselves if they prefer certain artists blocked or muted from the platform. No word on a release date yet as the feature is still in testing on iOS.
Tech January 22, 2019
The Motorola Razr remake might look the same as the original but be entirely different. Different how? Well, how about a foldable screen, for starters?
Tech January 22, 2019
The next version of Android won’t be all sunshine and rainbows. Code commits reveal that Android Q will give carriers the ability to lock phones on certain networks, apparently.
Tech January 22, 2019
WhatsApp announced that users can only forward messages five times from the previous 20 times in a bid to fight the spread of fake news. This followed the six-month experiment in India, where malicious news caused lynching last year.
Tech January 21, 2019
The most expensive version of the Galaxy S10 will have a ceramic back with metallic luster, according to a new rumor. The ceramic material will likely make the flagship tougher but heavier.
Tech January 21, 2019
Hackers have stolen about 773 million email addresses and over 21 million passwords in a massive data breach dubbed Collection #1. Here's how to check if you're affected.
Tech January 20, 2019
Google is once again giving away discounts for the latest Pixel phones. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL are now up for sale on Google Store at $150 off the original price.
Tech January 21, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the star of a lot of leaks and rumors. Now new info in the same vein is circulating online in the form of leaked press images of the Galaxy S10E, S10, and S10 Plus.
Tech January 20, 2019