PayPal will finally allow users to transfer, send and receive cryptocurrency on its platform. On Tuesday, June 7, PayPal announced on Twitter: “We’re excited to announce that PayPal will begin supporting the transfer of cryptocurrencies between PayPal and other wallets and exchanges. This feature is rolling out to all eligible US customers in the coming … Read more →
Researchers in Japan set a new world record once again on Internet speed, by reaching a data transfer rate of 1.02 petabits. What’s great about this is that the technology can be incorporated into existing fiber lines. Japan’s Network Research Institute, under the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) reported on May 30 … Read more →
The social media giant has maintained that spam and fake accounts make up less than 5% of the platform’s overall users. Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has apparently scored a win in his standoff with Twitter over repeated requests for access to its internal data on spam and fake accounts. On Wednesday, June 8, Twitter has … Read more →
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicked off on Monday, June 6, with keynote from Apple CEO Tim Cook. WWDC 2022 shall run from June 6 to June 10. This is the 33rd WWDC since it started. This year’s conference had a first-of-its-kind special event held at the Apple Park, which welcomed developers, students and … Read more →
Apple has featured three of the 350 winners of their 2022 Swift Student Challenge who are using their coding skills to create apps that help solve problems in their communities. The Swift Student Challenge is a coding contest for young developers, which is held every year as part of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). In … Read more →
Elon Musk is being sued by Twitter shareholders, who accuse him of acting illegally regarding his takeover bid of the social media platform. They claimed that the 50-year-old Tesla billionaire has attempted to bring down the platform’s stock price, by means of posting tweets concerning the number of bots or fake accounts on Twitter. They … Read more →
Russia will sooner or later legalize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Wednesday, May 18, implying that the government and central bank may possibly be moving closer to settling their differences. Just before Russia dispatched tens of thousands of its troops into Ukraine on February 24, the … Read more →
Streaming giant Netflix has been giving early access to their original content, ahead of its public release for about a year now, to select members who “represent a range of perspectives”. According to Variety, some select customers are being given access to original movies and TV shows ahead of its release, and this practice has … Read more →
During a commencement speech at the country’s leading university for deaf people, Tim Cook reiterated his company’s commitment to the environment, privacy and accessibility. On Friday, May 13, Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered his commencement address at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., known as the only university in the world where deaf and hard-of-hearing students … Read more →
Oil giant Saudi Aramco surpassed Apple to become the world’s most valuable company on Wednesday, May 11. Aramco’s market valuation settled at around $2.43 trillion on Wednesday. More than 5% of Apple shares fell on the same day, bringing the cap to $2.37 trillion. Energy prices and stocks continue to rise as investors sell off … Read more →
Apple’s last iPod version, the 2019 iPod touch, has now been officially sold out on the official US online storefront, with a few more units remaining in Brazil, Canada and the UK. On Tuesday, May 10, Apple announced in a newsroom post that their iPod line has been discontinued, with the iPod touch available via … Read more →
Thanks to this nifty gadget by Apple, a man from Australia was able to recover his things that were stolen from his car. Graham Tait, a resident of Sydney, discovered he was robbed while he was on a holiday vacation in South Australia this week, when $10,000 worth of items was stolen from his car … Read more →
This rare first batch Apple-1 is still working, and it comes with Steve Jobs’ handwritten serial number plus Steve Wozniak’s signature on the operation manual pamphlet. The Apple 1 (also spelled Apple I or Apple-1) was the very first Apple product created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak when the Apple Computer Company was established. … Read more →
The first Thursday of every May is World Password Day, and it’s the perfect time to beef up your password security habits. Apple, Google and Microsoft announced Thursday, May 5, their plans to adopt features that would support passwordless sign-ins for websites and apps. The FIDO Alliance (FIDO is the acronym for “fast identity online”) … Read more →
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have created an artificial intelligence algorithm that can analyze single-lead ECG readings taken by the Apple Watch to help patients detect whether they could possibly have a weak heart pump, according to research data that was presented at the Heart Rhythm Society conference on Sunday, May 1. Left ventricular dysfunction, … Read more →
Apple announced on Tuesday the latest Apple Watch Activity Challenge, which aims to celebrate Earth Day 2022. Scheduled on Friday, April 22, Apple Watch owners can participate on the event by completing any workout for at least 30 minutes, as reported by MacRumors. Participants can record their workout in the Apple Fitness app or in … Read more →