If you’re an iOS user, you’ll receive new security updates from Google today. Among these updates are new cross-app alerts for security issues with your Google account. If Google notices a potential security issue with your account, it will alert you right away. The warning works with all Google apps. Google Security Alerts The Verge reports that Google will release this update on iOS first before moving to other platforms. In a blog post, Google also said it plans to expand the alert “more broadly” in 2021. So, if you see a warning in whatever Google app you’re using, you…
Author: Irene Hawkins
Irene Hawkins
Irene grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in New York as a full-time environmentalist and a part-time journalist. She was previously an editor at local online newspaper, where she wrote about topics including technology, finance and the media industry.
Both Sony and Microsoft are releasing digital-only versions of their next-gen consoles. It’s the PS5 Digital Edition for Sony, while for Microsoft, it’s the Xbox Series S. While digital-only consoles are cheaper, they do come with hidden costs. Upgrade to Expensive SSDS Lifehacker says that most PS5 and Xbox Series X games need at least 50GB of storage, with some gameseven coming at 100GBs. Moreover, massive games should take up even more SSD space. If you buy a digital-only console, you can store your games only on its internal SSD drive. If you want to build a vast game library,…
It looks like every tech company is obsessed with making credit cards. First, Apple’s making one, then Google followed, and then Samsung hopped on the train. Now, Razer is joining the fun with the new Razer Card. The Razer Card is a Visa prepaid card that also lights up. The Razer Card In a press statement, Razer said it wants to appeal to the younger generation with the light-up Razer Card. With the Razer Card, the company aims to give customers a “unique gamified rewards experience.” Gizmodo adds that the Razer Card works similarly to a typical rewards program. You…
Now you don’t have to Shazam all the songs you hear in bars. With new updates, Spotify is letting users search for songs using their lyrics. This way, you don’t need to open another app or go all the way to Google for the music. Spotify’s New Features In a tweet, Spotify designer Lina Wang announced the new feature. After testing, Gizmodo reports that the search feature works. Both Android and iOS users can search for songs in multiple languages, such as English, Spanish, and Hindi. Moreover, you just need to input a few words to get results. However, more…
The cross-platform game engine company Unity Software on August 24 has filed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company is for an initial public offering (IPO). Unity Software is among the rivals of Fortnite’s parent Epic Games. Just recently, Epic Games had a disagreement with Apple over the tech giant’s App Store guidelines. Unity’s Software Unity Software essentially develops and produces platforms for developers to use in making their games. The company began in 2004, with a 2005 public release. Their software was initially exclusive for Mac OS but has expanded to various platforms later on. In addition,…
Spotify is launching more content through podcasts. The company has signed a deal with Chernin Entertainment to adapt its podcasts to movies and TV shows. More Spotify Content Engadget reports that Spotify’s multi-year deal gives Chernin first dibs on adapting podcasts for movies and TV. In a statement, CCO Dawn Ostroff said that Spotify is thrilled to create content for more audiences worldwide. https://twitter.com/engadget/status/1309158219298885636?s=20 What Does this Spotify Deal Mean? In a report from Deadline, both companies would hire an exec to work at Spotify. This exec would look for worthy podcasts and invest in touching up scripts. Chernin has…
With COVID-19 still going on, it’s not impossible to watch every movie or TV show on Netflix. We can’t go outside anyway, so we might as well watch TV all day. So, Netflix wants to make finding new content easier for subscribers. The streaming site will roll out a new feature that groups all new content in one place. Netflix plans to roll out the new feature after April tests. However, only TV devices can use it. Netflix’s New & Popular The Verge reports that Netflix plans to call this new group “New & Popular.” Under this group, all the…
While Microsoft Office continues to reign over workplace software, Google prepares its challenge. The company plans to merge its G Suite apps into a new brand called Google Workspace. If you want to subscribe, Google also plans to introduce a new tier called “Business Plus.” Google Workspace The Verge reports that Google will combine Gmail, Docs, Meet, Sheets, and Calendar under Workspace. Along with the rebrand, Google will also equip Workspace with new features that integrate all G Suite apps. For example, if you open a Chat window, you can also open a new document for everybody without opening a…
The future is almost here. Japanese company Sky Drive, Inc. announced that it successfully tested a flying car. Mainly, the urban air mobility services firm held a first-ever public demonstration of its new SD-03 flying car model. Sky Drive Successful Public Demo Sky Drive took its first-ever flying car to the Toyota Test Field. Actually, the place counts as one of the largest fields in Japan. The Toyota Test Field measures at about 10,000 square meters. (approximately 2.5 acres). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yc2L5koWZY&ab_channel=eVTOL The single-seat vehicle circled the field for about four minutes during the early evening of August 25. Meanwhile, an actual…
The ridesharing service company Uber can continue its operations in London. It comes as a judge reversed a previous decision from a regulator last year to ban the company for safety concerns. Regaining License Uber receives a new license to continue its business in London, one important market for the company. Specifically, they obtained a new transportation license that allows them to operate for 18 months. https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1310513439949950983 According to a deputy chief magistrate, the company had met a “fit and proper” standard. In a New York Times article, Judge Tan Ikram said that the ridesharing services firm addressed those concerns…