Tag: TikTok
Tech Digest daily roundup: Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
Tesla is to recall more than 475,000 cars in the US, according to documents filed with the US safety regulator. The electric vehicle firm announced it was recalling 356,309 vehicles because of potential rear-view camera issues affecting 2017-2020 Model 3 Teslas. A further 119,009 Model S vehicles will also be recalled because of potential problems…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Could Samsung launch tri-fold phone?
Handsets like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (above) and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 show that Samsung has mastered the art of making folding smartphones, and it now seems ready to add another fold to the mix, based on a recently published patent. As spotted by LetsGoDigital, the patent outlines a device with three separate display parts…
TikTok reaches 1 billion users in 5 years
For the last couple of years, TikTok’s stature as a social media platform has grown rapidly, and is now a household name despite the presence of social media giants like Facebook and Twitter. In the second half of 2021, TikTok boasted that it joined the elite club of social media applications to reach one billion…
Tech Digest daily roundup: TikTok taps into ‘social shopping’
The social media platform TikTok is making a big push into shopping. The video-sharing app is famous for its short lip sync videos, dance routines and humour. And its popularity has soared during the pandemic. TikTok is now producing its first live shopping and entertainment event on Wednesday where people can buy products directly on…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards
Amazon will stop accepting Visa credit cards in the UK from 19 January, the online retail giant has told customers. It said the move was due to high credit card transaction fees but said Visa debit cards would still be accepted. Visa said it was "very disappointed that Amazon is threatening to restrict consumer choice…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Facebook changes name, TikTok users ‘develop tics’
Facebook has changed its corporate brand to Meta Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta as part of a major rebrand. The company said it would better "encompass" what it does, as it broadens its reach beyond social media into areas like virtual reality (VR). The change does not apply…
Tech Digest daily roundup: iPhone 13 numbers slashed due to chip shortage
Apple's shares dropped on Tuesday following reports it could slash its iPhone 13 production targets due to the ongoing global computer chip shortage. The electronic giant had expected to make 90 million iPhones in the last quarter of 2021, reported Bloomberg. However, Apple was now having to tell its partners that the total will be lower…
Ofcom issues new guidance to protect users from harmful video content
People who use online video-sharing sites and apps should be better protected from harmful content, as Ofcom issues new guidance for tech companies today. Video sharing platforms (VSPs) are a type of online video service where users can upload and share videos. VSPs established in the UK – such as TikTok, Snapchat, Vimeo and Twitch – are…
TikTok most impersonated app linked to Covid-19
According to data presented by the Atlas VPN team, TikTok was the most impersonated app in Covid-19 related Android scams in the first half of 2021. There were a total of 88 TikTok copy-cat apps detected spreading FakeApp malware. Malicious applications impersonating organizations that give out free laptops to students were also highly prevalent.…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Rolls-Royce electric plane takes maiden flight
Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric plane has completed its maiden flight ahead of a world record attempt later this year. The Spirit of Innovation’s 15-minute flight took place at the Boscombe Down military testing site on Wednesday, powered by the most “power-dense” battery pack assembled for an aircraft, the company said. Rolls said the 400kW electric powertrain was…
