We’ve been hearing for some time now that eventually Instagram and Facebook will hide like counts on your posts on their platforms. They have been doing studies and tests on how visible popularity impacts usage and at the same time the mental health of their users. It looks like they have now come up with … Read more
Twitter relaunches its public verification feature which allows everyone to apply for a coveted blue tick for the first time in nearly 4 years The public verification program was paused in 2017 Six types of accounts are eligible for verification, with more to come Update is available for immediately, though not everyone will see it … Read more
The idea of blockchain has been around for years but it’s not a topic we frequently cover. The subject can be complicated for some. In the early days, related apps were known to be vulnerable.. The idea of cryptocurrency has since been working but there aren’t many mobile devices that officially support the system. In … Read more
Instagram now lets users specify their PRONOUNS in a dedicated spot next to their name on their profile Instagram has added a new section on user profiles for pronouns The new field is available in ‘a few countries’, including the UK People can pick up to four pronouns from a set list, or put in … Read more
A Mastercard study says that 73% of respondents send money internationally and that number has probably increased during this past year due to the pandemic. Sending money to another country isn’t as easy as it sounds unless you have PayPal. Google wants to get a piece of that market as they are now allowing Google … Read more
Sadiq Khan launches second mayoral term with £7m ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign to attract staycationers to the capital as opening hours are extended at museums, galleries and music venues Mr Khan launching ‘biggest domestic tourism campaign London has ever seen’ He is unveililng £7million-plus ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign as immediate priority In summer, museums, galleries … Read more
OnePlus never settles and it continues to introduce new features, products, innovations, and improvements. Just a few days ago, the OnePlus Watch received a B.48 software update that included the Always-on-Display. Last week, the company announced the OneLab team as a new effort to improve on a number of things. The team aims to deliver … Read more
Amnesty lets IRA dodge justice for attacks on mainland as plans to ban all prosecutions relating to the Troubles would cover unsolved terror attacks IRA terrorists who carried out attacks on UK mainland would not be prosecuted The proposed amnesty would apply to incidents outside of Northern Ireland This includes the 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings … Read more
A miniature device worn in the inner ear could enable people suffering from ALS or other motor neuron diseases (MND) control a computer to communicate with the world. Called the ‘Earswitch,’ its operated by tensing the tensor tympani, a tiny muscle hidden in the ear, to remotely operate a keyboard to conduct tasks on a … Read more
If you already managed to get your hands on the PlayStation 5, good for you. Congratulations because it’s difficult to snag one these days. There may be available units but now with outrageous prices. If you’re in the pool of those lucky PS5 users, you may already have the PlayStation app on your smartphone. You … Read more