UK regulator fines Facebook £50 million for breaking competition rules

5 years ago

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Facebook £50.5 million ($70 million) after accusing the digital giant of…

How the rise of “ultra-processed” food consumption is affecting our health

5 years ago

It’s well known that what we eat can impact every aspect of our health. A healthy diet can provide protection…

Amazon drivers start legal action over employment rights

5 years ago

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon capitalized on a huge surge in demand for online shopping. In fact, the e-commerce giant…

Social media companies face fines under Ofcom measures to protect users

5 years ago

Social media, and particularly video-sharing platforms, have soared in popularity in the last few years. In fact, globally, research shows…

A rising number of e-scooter and hoverboard-related injuries are being reported

5 years ago

“Micro mobility” products, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, have been getting more popular since 2017. However, this has resulted…

Apple Pay contactless hack poses a risk to consumers

5 years ago

Over 383 million people now use Apple Pay as a form of payment. However, researchers have found a hack on…

The new COVID-19 treatment that could reduce the risk of hospitalization

5 years ago

Merck has just announced its new oral COVID-19 treatment, which is designed to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death.…

Instagram pauses its “Instagram for kids” project

5 years ago

In a surprise announcement, Instagram said in a blog post this week that it will be pausing further developments on…

Consumers are still hesitant about electric vehicles

5 years ago

Carmakers are on a mission to make electric cars the future - partly due to government mandates. However, executives from…

Which companies accept Bitcoin as a payment method?

5 years ago

Since the news that Bitcoin reached a record high of $60,000 for the first time, buying and selling cryptocurrency has…