Justin Luna
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Wilmington, NC, United States
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IDC: Worldwide smartphone shipments plunged to lowest since 2013
Global smartphone shipments have shrunk in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to marketing intelligence firm IDC. The total smartphone shipment in 2022 is also the lowest since 2013. → Read More
New ransomware strain exploits Windows search tool Everything
A ransomware strain that exploits a legitimate Windows search tool has recently been discovered by security researchers. The new variant can disable Windows Defender and even prevent shutdowns. → Read More
IBM beats revenue expectations, to let go of 3,900 employees
IBM will lay off about 3,900 of its employees, equivalent to about 1.5% of the company's workforce. The tech firm will spend about $300 million to pay for the severance of eliminated staff. → Read More
Microsoft investigating Teams, Outlook outage [Update]
Microsoft is currently investigating an outage that made it difficult for many users in several countries to access Teams and Outlook. Over 3,700 incidents have been reported on Downdetector so far. → Read More
Apple starts hiring for its first retail store in Malaysia
Apple has started hiring employees for its first retail store in Malaysia. The company is in need of store managers, technical specialists, support staff, creatives, and salespeople, among others. → Read More
Yahoo was the most phished brand of 4Q'22, according to research
According to new research by cybersecurity firm Check Point, Yahoo was the most impersonated brand by cybercriminals who sent phishing emails. Others who made the list include Google and DHL. → Read More
Spotify confirms layoffs, to let go of 6% of workforce
Following the likes of Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, Spotify has also announced its own round of layoffs. The company will let go of 6% of its workforce as a way to significantly reduce costs. → Read More
Report: Spotify to lay off its employees this week
Spotify is set to let go of some of its staff this week, according to a Bloomberg report. The firm joins the likes of other tech companies who also bade goodbye to a significant number of employees. → Read More
Cybercriminals are now exploiting OneNote to spread malware
Because Microsoft has now blocked macros by default on Office files, cybercriminals are now using digital note-taking app OneNote to victimize people and infect their devices with malware. → Read More
Instagram's new Quiet mode lets you shut out notifications
Instagram has a new feature called Quiet mode that allows users (especially teenagers) to set boundaries with their friends and followers. The app now also gives users better control over their feed. → Read More
Twitter updates developer terms, bans third-party apps
Twitter has quietly updated its developer policies, banning developers from creating third-party Twitter apps. This development comes after apps like Tweetbot and Twitterrific experienced an outage. → Read More
Microsoft to stop selling Windows 10 licenses by the end of January
Microsoft will officially stop selling Windows 10 licenses on its website by the end of this month. This means that you will only be able to buy the OS through third-party retailers. → Read More
Twitter reportedly bracing for another round of layoffs, introduces annual Blue plan
Twitter is reportedly preparing to lay off more of its employees, reducing the company's headcount to about 2,000. The social media firm has also just announced an annual Blue subscription plan. → Read More
Here's how you can turn your Stadia controller into a Bluetooth controller
Google has released an update tool that allows Stadia controllers to connect to other devices via Bluetooth. This development is in line with the discontinuation of the company's cloud gaming service. → Read More
Google is reportedly working on an Apple AirTags competitor
Google is reportedly developing their own tracking tag like Apple AirTags, according to a developer. The device will come in various colors, have an onboard speaker, and support Bluetooth LE and UWB. → Read More
Netflix to start streaming Nike Fitness Club classes next week
Starting December 30, Netflix subscribers will be able to access Nike Fitness Club classes through the popular streaming app. There will be 30 hours of exercise sessions available. → Read More
Twitter users want CEO Elon Musk to step down from his position
After Twitter CEO Elon Musk ran a poll to ask the public whether he should step down as the social media company's CEO, over 57% of 17 million accounts said that they want Musk out. → Read More
Elon Musk asks the public if he should step down as head of Twitter
After unsuspending the Twitter accounts of certain journalists, Twitter CEO Elon Musk is now asking the public whether he should step down as head of the popular social media platform. → Read More
Android malware campaign uses loan apps to blackmail victims
A malware campaign is using fraudulent loan apps to trick unsuspecting users into giving out their private information. The apps have amassed over 100,000 downloads from unofficial app stores. → Read More
Instagram launches its BeReal clone and a "Notes" feature
Instagram is testing various features that aim to bring friends closer together. One of these is Candid Stories, which seems to be the platform's challenger to popular social media app BeReal. → Read More