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Instagram is making it mandatory to add a date of birth when creating an account. Now, users need to be at least 13 years old to use the service. Countries like those in the EU have regulations which create a minimum age for onlin...
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Facebook’s Crisis Response tool now integrates with WhatsApp, the firm announced today. The firm previously allowed users to be able to request for or offer help while in areas beset by disaster using the Messenger app, it h...
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Apple is refreshing its iPad and Macbook Pro 16-inch with new Mini-LED display technology, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a research note sourced by MacRumors, the analyst said that these new displays would “significa...
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The CEOs of many tech firms, including Microsoft., Apple and Google have signed the United for Paris Agreement letter, questioning the United States government to remain a part of the cause to combat climate change. As per the Uni...
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We reported last week that the EU was looking into Google’s data collection practices, and it seems that Facebook is getting in on the action. According to Reuters, the European Commission is also starting a sister investiga...
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Huawei’s complicated relationship with the US Department of Commerce may be about to get even more complicated. Not quite satisfied with the outcome of its current ban, Commerce is looking into other measures which would pre...
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Google’s December update for Pixels comes with a few extra goodies for users of older devices. The firm is adding support for the new Pixel Themes app to the Pixel 3a and 3aXL. The app initially debuted with the Pixel 4 and ...
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Apple Pay will now help you get around faster on public transport with a new Express Transit feature. The feature is now currently supported in London by way of TfL (Transport for London). Express Transit’s goal is to facili...
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While Facebook is more or less a social media platform, it has also been a hub for photos for many many users. Photos sourced from events, collected from family pages and so on can be found on more than a few people’s galler...
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Apple is running a special offer on its news service this weekend only. Users will be able to subscribe to a trial of the service for three months as opposed to the current single month trial offered. Like with all Apple service t...
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Intel has accused Qualcomm of driving it out of the mobile market. It claimed that the mobile chip manufacturer leveraged its advantages over Intel to keep its chips from being adopted by OEMs en masse, leading to the eventual off...
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Last year, Google released a set of themes for Chrome, allowing users to choose among a selection of Googly sounding colours for their browser. With the newest versions of Chrome, the firm actually lets you roll your own Chrome th...
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WhatsApp is testing an auto-delete feature for messages. Much like competing apps Telegram and Snapchat, users will be able to set an expiration time for messages, ranging from an hour to a year. As per WABetainfo, you can use thi...
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Apple is reportedly increasing the number of orders for its AirPods Pro in response to a large increase in customer demand. “Apple has increased monthly orders for the latest AirPods Pro from 1 million units to at least 2 mi...
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Microsoft is embracing PWAs with its Office Suite. It has now begun turning the Outlook Web App into a progressive web app, allowing users to install it on their PC or Chromebooks as if it were a normal app. Note, this is Outlook ...
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Google is finally rolling out its Buddy Passes for buyers of the Stadia’s Founder’s Edition. The Buddy Pass will let buyers share their Stadia access with another friend of their choice, this gives them access to three...
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Google’s Stadia launched last week, and it’s been kinda, sorta, controversial. At best it’s beta quality, but one thing stood out, even with that caveat. The firm promised 4K 60fps for all Stadia games and didn&...
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Apple reportedly expects an increase in iPhones, a per a new report from DigiTimes. The firm has reportedly told its partners to expect a sharp uptick in iPhone sales, with the 12 predicted to drive sales over the 100 million mark...
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Uber London has been stripped of its private hire operator license by TfL (Transport for London) this morning. The body has found a ‘pattern of failures’ by the firm which have the potential to put passengers at risk. ...
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Nokia is back, nominally at the least. Despite being bogged down by the spectre of Windows phone and all but vanishing from the market, you can now buy Nokia phones again. Don’t get us wrong, Nokia phones are very much well-...
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