US TikTok and WeChat restrictions to start today
The US Department of Commerce has introduced legislation restricting TikTok and WeChat as of today. This follows President Trump’s executive orders, which were signed in […]
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How Facebook is preparing for misinformation for the 2020 US elections
In a post published last week, social media giant Facebook announced it won’t be allowing any political ads in the week running up to the […]
T-Mobile launches free internet scheme for low-income families
Last year, the international mobile giant T-Mobile promised that it would provide free internet connections to low-income families, and particularly to students. The pledge was […]
What to do if you’re offered money on Facebook or Whatsapp
With many people struggling to access financial aid during the pandemic, lots of consumers are searching for ways to survive financially. In light of this, […]
Amazon Fresh supermarkets to be launched
During the global pandemic, Amazon has seen is profits soar due to increases in online spending. This has triggered new plans, one of which is […]
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 […]
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 […]