On the evening of July 27, StashAway users began writing panicked Facebook posts in groups about how their bank accounts had been practically drained by the robo-advisor wealth management platform in a series of back-to-back transactions. These came with no indication of why it was happening, leading some to think …
Read More »COVID-19: Grab Users Must Declare Health In-App, Sit At The Back As Part Of Safety Measures
With the circuit breaker officially over, Singapore is gradually reopening and Grab is anticipating that more commuters will be booking rides again. The ride-hailing company announced its new suite of safety measures called GrabProtect on 2 June, to lower the risk of infection between passengers and drivers. The new features …
Read More »Magic Leap warns users to update headsets over battery issue
Magic Leap sent owners of its AR headsets a warning that they need to update their devices due to an issue related to the battery. Developers received the email Tuesday, April 28, less than a full week after massive layoffs on April 22 left the organization a fraction of its former …
Read More »Another Video Conferencing Alternative: ‘Google Meet’ Will Be Free For All Users From May
Google Meet, the premium video-conferencing solution available to G Suite subscribers, will soon be made free for all users. Starting early May, free access will be rolled out progressively over the next few weeks. Anyone with a Google account and email address will then be able to join and create …
Read More »Facebook to alert users exposed to coronavirus misinformation
Following an investigation that revealed gaps in Facebook’s efforts to fight coronavirus misinformation, the social networking company announced it would retroactively send alerts to any users who had interacted with content subsequently labeled misleading. A new report from global nonprofit Avaaz examined 100 Facebook posts about COVID-19 that had been …
Read More »A User’s Guide to Face Masks
Here’s everything you need: The Case for Masks The Dos and Don’ts of Masks Choosing or Making a Mask How to Take Care of a Mask The Case for Masks Overnight, masks have become a symbol of social responsibility. If you still need convincing, here’s why you now should be …
Read More »Samsung’s $500 Galaxy A51 5G targets budget-conscious users
While Samsung’s Galaxy S-series 5G phones have targeted premium smartphone customers, the South Korean company is using A-series devices to push high-speed 5G technologies into the mainstream. So while today’s announcement of the midrange Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G isn’t surprising, their price tags will likely help the …
Read More »Facebook launches a Messenger hub to inform users about coronavirus
Today, following the launch of a Facebook program that’s matching developers with organizations to build solutions that inform people about COVID-19, Facebook revealed the steps it’s taking to help Messenger users stay connected. Via a new hub — the Messenger Coronavirus Community Hub — the network is providing tips and …
Read More »Internet Providers Won’t Cut Off Users Over Unpaid Bills for 60 Days
AT&T, Comcast and dozens of other telecommunications firms have committed to not disconnecting service to residential and small business customers who can’t pay their bills because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday. The pledge the companies plan to implement also calls for them to open …
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