Month: August 2021
The Windows 11 upgrade situation just got less and more confusing
In June, we wrote that Windows 11 will leave millions of PCs behind, seemingly because their processors aren’t as new and fully featured as Microsoft would like. This morning, Microsoft revealed a change of plan to The Verge: it won’t technically abandon those millions of PCs, because you’ll be able…
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Microsoft is discontinuing its Office apps for Chromebook users in favor of web versions
Since 2017, Microsoft has offered its Office suite to Chromebook users via the Google Play store, but that is set to come to an end in a few short weeks. As of September 18, Microsoft is discontinuing support for Office (which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook) on Chromebook.…
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Stipop offers developers and creators instant access to a huge global sticker library
With more than 270,000 stickers, Stipop’s library of colorful, character-driven expressions has a little something for everyone. The company offers keyboard and social app stickers through ad-supported mobile apps on iOS and Android, but it’s recently focused more on providing stickers to developers, creators and other online businesses. “We were…
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Peloton says it’s subject to DOJ, DHS, and SEC investigations into Tread Plus injuries
Peloton has said that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have subpoenaed it for documents and information related to its reporting on injuries caused by its Tread Plus treadmill (via ABC News). The company released this information in its annual 10-K form, citing the…
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E.ON, SSE and Scottish Power confirm £139 energy bill hike energy
Earlier this month, energy regulator Ofgem confirmed that it was allowing suppliers to increase energy bills for 15 million households across the UK. In response, E.ON, SSE and Scottish Power have all confirmed that customers on their standard variable tariffs will see the cost of their energy bills rise by…
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Government to review energy tariffs amid concerns of ‘greenwashing’ by suppliers wind farm energy
The government is to begin a review into how energy suppliers are marketing ‘green’ energy tariffs to consumers, as there are concerns some are overstating their environmental benefits. Around nine million UK households are now using electricity tariffs that have been marketed as ‘green’ or with ‘100% renewable energy’. However,…
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