Last month, Apple released its latest update to iOS for iPhones and other iOS-enabled devices, iOS 15.4. Some updates to the operating system include the ability to use facial recognition to open a device while users are wearing face masks, a COVID-19-inspired update, and an update to seamlessly use multiple devices as multiple screens, to […]
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Smart rings enter market for wearable fitness tech
Oura smart rings are one of the newest advancements in wearable health-tracking technology. Similar to smartwatches, Oura smart rings are able to track heart rates, workouts and sleep cycles. The ring is compatible with Apple Health and Google Fit. It is water-resistant and only weighs about four grams, according to the Oura Ring website. The […]
AirTags tracking students on campus
The most recent Apple product, AirTag, has created an extensive conversation on safety and security. While its typical use is to track missing items, it has also become an item used to track people. The Apple AirTag was released in late April 2021 for only $29 for one, or as a four-pack for $99. The […]
Jump, run, skip or hike—what shoes are you wearing?
Choosing what shoes to wear on a daily basis does not sound like a big deal, but it can be for college students who walk around campus all day long. Though it can be tempting to wake up and head to your 8 a.m. class while still in your slippers, it might not be the […]
Students pitch products at business competition
The Robert K. Jabs School of Business hosted California Baptist University’s annual Business Plan Competition on March 28. During the event, nine teams of students participated in a fast-pitch competition during which they put forward ideas for innovative products to a panel of judges and an audience of more than 150 students. “We style it […]
Trump launches new social media app, Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump recently released his own social media platform, Truth Social. Defined by truthsocial.com, the app is America’s “big tent” social media platform that encourages an open, free and honest global conversation without discriminating against political ideology. The app’s goal is “to fight against a perceived woke culture, and less about content moderation […]
Accounting Society at CBU helps students prepare for their future
Every business needs accountants. Finances are important for any business, and the CBU Accounting Society’s goal is to help students make connections with businesses and in the accounting field. Sarah Shearer, secretary, Christian studies and accounting double major and secretary of CBU’s Accounting Society talked about the main goals of the club. “The main goal […]
Amazon makes physical stores that only sell top-rated products
Amazon is currently the world’s largest online retailer. Amazon.com generated net sales of over $112 million in the United States in 2020 alone, according to Statista. As Amazon has continued to grow in sales, it has expanded as well. In 2006 it introduced Prime Video, Amazon’s subscription-based streaming service. In 2007 it introduced Amazon Fresh, […]