Regulators issue complaint against stock-trading app Robinhood 

Robinhood is a stock-trading app with over 13 million subscribers. It offers tools to invest in stocks, ETFs and crypto currency via Apple, android, and other mobile platforms.  However, the company is... Read more »

European Union close to approving Pfizer’s vaccine 

The EU hopes to roll out the first phase of a mass vaccination program this week. But, before this can happen, the European Commission and health regulators need to approve the drug... Read more »

Apple introduces new privacy feature on App Store 

In order to provide greater transparency to users, Apple has announced the launch of its new privacy feature, “App Privacy labels”. The new system was announced in June as part of a... Read more »

Are online platforms doing enough to protect consumers from fraud? 

Fake adverts on social media and search engines are a huge problem. It’s an issue that’s causing a real lack of trust, as many don’t know how to tell if an ad... Read more »

5 ways to cope with loneliness when working from home 

Remote working has been a rising trend in the last few years. However, in the current health crisis, more and more employees have been forced to work from home for an extended... Read more »

Top tips for maintaining a healthy diet 

Eating healthily can cut the risk of an array of health conditions. It can also improve your mental health, which is an essential for many people in these troubling times.  If you... Read more »

DOJ files lawsuit against Facebook for discrimination

Following a complaint, the Department of Justice is suing internet giant Facebook over allegations that it discriminates against US citizens in its recruitment process. The complaint is over Facebook’s recruitment systems, which,... Read more »

3 Ways to Thrive as a Freelancer during COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has upended the worldwide economy and just about every industry. With millions of people suddenly jobless and forced to find new ways to make a living, the gig economy... Read more »

Netflix to use algorithm to provide age ratings for content 

With people spending more time online, it’s important to have clear and consistent information on the content available and, in particular, which content is suitable for children under 18.  To try and... Read more »

Is COVID-19 Transforming Our Society into a Technocracy?

Every government operates differently when there’s a country-wide or state-wide emergency. In cases when a public health emergency strikes, it calls for an entirely different response plan. The novel coronavirus outbreak took... Read more »