Social media profile information exposed in large data breach
For many social media users, data security is a genuine, legitimate fear. Now, a major security incident has been highlighted by researchers at Comparitech that […]
Month: August 2020
Trump-TikTok battle: the latest chapter of the social media revolution?
Donald Trump’s short career as a politician has in large part been defined by his ability to control narratives using social media, most notably via […]
Coronavirus 90-minute testing kits to be rolled out in the UK
Research shows that one of the best ways of slowing coronavirus cases is contact tracing. But, for this method to be effective, rapid testing and […]
Twitter faces fine over misuse of data
On Monday, Twitter warned its investors that it could be facing a fine of $250 million dollars for misusing users’ data. The tech firm has […]
PayPal launches payment service for CVS Pharmacy shoppers
Last week, CVS Pharmacy announced it would become the first retailer in the US to allow consumers to pay with PayPal or Venmo at its […]
Study finds long-term vaping could increase the risk of heart problems
In the last few years, studies have linked e-cigarettes to a number of health risks. The devices, which are designed for smokers or ex-smokers, can […]