Software

TikTok criticized for failing to combat misinformation

In the last few years, and particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation on social media has started…

3 years ago

More scammers are using QR codes to trick victims

The use of QR codes has become more common in the last decade as they provide an easy way to…

3 years ago

Equifax “coding error” means millions of people have incorrect credit scores

Equifax has admitted that a “coding error” has meant credit score mistakes for millions of people. The company says that…

3 years ago

Why fitness trackers could encourage more physical activity

Improving physical fitness is an important goal for many consumers. Now, a new study has found that fitness trackers could…

3 years ago

The new Twitter feature that could increase the platform’s popularity

When Twitter was launched users could include up to 140 characters in each tweet. In 2017, this was increased to…

3 years ago

Protecting teens on Instagram: the latest parental controls

The safety of children using online platforms is a big concern for parents. Many are more anxious than ever due…

3 years ago

Twitter fined $150 million for misleading users about data sharing

Twitter has agreed to pay a $150 million fine for failing to protect the data of its users. According to…

3 years ago

Instagram announces its latest strategy to compete with TikTok

In an attempt to compete with rival platform TikTok, Instagram has announced its plans to offer content creators up to…

4 years ago

Data of 5 million Robinhood users exposed in major data hack

The popular trading app Robinhood has reported that it has suffered a data breach, compromising the names and email addresses…

4 years ago

Roblox comes back online after being down for three days

After a three-day outage, the online gaming platform Roblox is now back online, with the company promising to compensate game…

4 years ago