Meta to introduce paid-for verification for Facebook and Instagram
Meta follows Twitter with introducing 'Meta Verified' allowing users to get a paid-for tick on Facebook and Instagram for a fee.
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- Feb 3
- 1 min
Apple sees biggest sales drop since 2019
For the first time since 2019, Apple have seen its biggest fall in sales.
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Microsoft 365 services were down today - service has now been restored
Microsoft 365 services were down today. Service is now restored but it meant businesses & individuals couldn't use services they rely on.
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Time to power down: Google's cloud gaming service, Stadia, has closed
Google's cloud-gaming service, Stadia, launched in November 2019, has closed down.
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Twitter Under Musk: Musk will step down as CEO once replacement is found & will run server teams
Elon Musk will resign as Twitter chief executive once replacement is found and will 'just run the software & servers teams'.
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Twitter Under Musk: Twitter vote confirms Elon Musk will step down as boss
Elon Musk put his future as head of Twitter to a vote - and he'll now be stepping down as CEO
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
One phone charger to rule them all in EU: 28 December 2024 deadline set
By 28th December 2024, all manufactures will have to use the same USB-Type-C charging port & cable on their devices.
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Twitter Under Musk: Paid subscription for blue-tick on accounts resumes
Subscription for blue-tick on Twitter accounts is back after a pause as it was being used to impersonate people and businesses.
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Game On: Microsoft want to buy Activision Blizzard
In gaming news, Microsoft want to buy the company who make Call of Duty: Activision Blizzard. Here's what you need to know about the deal.
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
ITV's new streaming service, ITVX, launches, replacing ITV Hub
ITVX is here. It is the new streaming service from ITV, which replaces ITV Hub. Find out all you need to know about it here.
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Mercedes-Benz to offer a subscription in US to make electric cars accelerate a second faster
Mercedes-Benz to offer 'Acceleration Increase' subscription in US to allow select cars to get to 0-60mph a second quicker.
- Nov 6, 2022
- 2 min
Twitter Under Musk: Fee for blue-tick account verification
Want a blue-tick of your own? You can have one for £7 a month.
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Netflix launches new subscription plan, alongside existing plans, supported by adverts
Netflix launches a new plan, 'Basic with adverts', supported by adverts, in a move to retain subscribers. Here's all you need to know.
- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
Tesla owner Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44billion (£38.1bn)
Elon Musk takes ownership of social media firm Twitter and tweets 'the bird is freed'.
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
BMW introduces subscription for heated front seats in the UK
German car manufacturer BMW introduces subscription for heated front seats in the UK.
- May 23, 2022
- 5 min
In Pictures: Take a trip back down memory lane with the Apple iPod
Apple has discontinued iPod touch, killing off the iPod product line. Take a trip down memory lane with us, looking back at previous iPods.
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
New WhatsApp cloud-based API will allow customers to communicate directly with businesses
WhatsApp launch a new cloud-based API service to allow customers to contact business. WhatsApp Business app still exists as an option too.
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
Shhh: You may soon be able to leave a WhatsApp group without everyone being notified
WABetaInfo has information on the possible rumoured feature that may arrive to WhatsApp in an update. Only group admins will be notified.
- May 12, 2022
- 2 min
About time: Pixel Watch is finally announced by Google
Google's first-party smartwatch named 'Pixel Watch' has finally been announced. Here is what we know so far.
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
'The music lives on': Today officially marks the end of the Apple iPod
Goodbye, iPod. Apple announces today it has hit 'stop' on iPod touch but the music lives on. The first ever iPod launched in October 2001.
- May 7, 2022
- 2 min
Meta adds emoji 'Reactions' to WhatsApp
You can now react to WhatsApp messages using emoji, share files up to 2GB and have 512 in a group at once.
- May 5, 2022
- 5 min
Have you seen this, Apple? Samsung's 32" Smart Monitor M8
Samsung's new Smart Monitor M8 is packed full with a load of features that make it the perfect monitor for work and play.
- May 1, 2022
- 2 min
Snapchat releases flying yellow drone called 'Pixy'
Snapchat's parent company, Snap, releases a yellow drone named 'Pixy'.
- Apr 25, 2022
- 4 min
Smart Home: Why do you need a Philips Hue Bridge? (A guide)
If you own Philips Hue smart lighting products at home, you may want to consider if a Philips Hue Bridge is right for your home.
- Apr 24, 2022
- 1 min
Smartwatch from Google? 'Pixel Watch' name trademarked
It looks like we could be finally getting a first party smartwatch from Google, in the form of the 'Pixel Watch'. It's about time.
- Apr 23, 2022
- 2 min
Streaming: Samsung TV Plus - free TV streaming on your Samsung Galaxy device
No payments, no sign-ups and no subscriptions. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, for free.
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe for iPhone 12 & 13 series - here's all you need to know
Here's all you need to know about Apple's iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe for the iPhone 12 and 13 series.
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
Apple created a Polishing Cloth that costs £19
Apple's Polishing Cloth came on the scene in October 2021 and costs £19. That's a little expensive for one cleaning cloth, don't you think?
- Apr 18, 2022
- 3 min
Apple iPhone SE 2022: is it the right iPhone for you?
Apple's iPhone SE 2022 has landed. It packs more features than before, like the A15 Bionic chip but keep an eye on battery life.
- Jul 5, 2020
- 1 min
iOS 14 will finally let you search for emoji from its keyboard
iOS 14 sees a feature we've always needed on iOS: a search bar for emoji. macOS & Android have had this ability for years.
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