Author: Julie Campbell

About Julie Campbell: Though her true passion is for writing her own fiction novel and holding fundraisers in support of the fight against cancer (as well as donating her hair to that cause in 2011), Julie has created both a name for herself and a successful business in the writing industry. For more than ten years, she has focused her career on capturing the latest technology news, which now includes a particular interest in QR codes and wearable technology.

Mogix launches Purchase with Purpose campaign for Australian wildfire support

Julie Campbell
Australian Wildfire Support - Koala

A portion of the company’s power bank sales will go directly to the World Animal Institute Special Interest Australia Animal Rescue. Mogix recently announced the official launch of its Purchase with a Purpose campaign, allowing its customers to opt to provide Australian wildfire support simply by buying a product they already wanted. For every unit sold of the brand’s popular smartphone power banks, $1 (USD) will be donated to charity. At the moment, the promotion is focusing on donations for the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Special Interest Australia Animal Rescue.…

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California launches QR code verification for legal cannabis dispensaries

Julie Campbell
QR Code Verification - Cannabis dispensary

The new quick response code scans with smartphones let consumers check whether a shop is legit. Marijuana users from California can now use their smartphones for QR code verification of a dispensary’s license. The Bureau of Cannabis Control launched a new program making it easier to spot licensed shops. The California Bureau of Cannabis Control rolled out a new QR code verification program at the end of last year. It made it possible for licensed cannabis dispensaries to display quick response codes in their shop windows. This way, smartphone users…

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New Martin Luther King Jr virtual reality exhibit to launch in Chicago

Julie Campbell
Martin Luther King Jr Virtual Reality - The March Trailer YouTube

The brand new exhibit will focus on the famous “I have a dream” speech from behind the scenes. A new Martin Luther King Jr virtual reality experience is heading to Chicago in the new year. It is designed to bring you behind the scenes of the civil rights leader’s “I have a dream” speech as he addressed the Washington D.C. crowd. The VR exhibit will give visitors to the DuSable Museum a whole new way to experience history. The Martin Luthor King Jr. virtual reality exhibition will open on February…

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New iPhone parental controls help take action against digital addictions

Julie Campbell
iPhone Parental Controls - Children using iPhone

These options help parents limit kids’ access to text, calls, and FaceTime in meaningful ways. A new Apple iOS update has boosted iPhone parental controls to help enhance security and reduce the risk of kids’ phone addiction. The update provides parents with a full range of additional tools to apply to their kids phone use. Along with the release of the iOS 13.3 came a slew of new iPhone parental controls. These include a number of first time options. These include setting limits regarding to whom their kids can talk…

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