Laura Tucker, Author at Make Tech Easier

Yeedi vac 2 pro Robot Vacuum and Self-empty Station Review

The yeedi vac 2 pro Robot Vacuum has new and updated features and was just released. Read this review to see it if checks all the boxes.

Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Over AirPods Injury to Teen

A negligence lawsuit was filed against Apple after a teen suffered permament hearing loss from his AirPods. Is this frivolous?

G Suite Legacy Free Edition Users Get Some Breathing Room

Google announced that personal users of the G Suite legacy free edition have will now have naother option to stick with their account.

iPhones Vulnerable to Malware Even When Powered Down

Researchers have discovered that the Bluetooth chip in iPhones leaves them vulnerable to malware, even when they’re turned off.

Say Goodbye to Both the iPod and Pixel Headphone Jack

Apple announced it i discontinuing the iPod, and Google annoucned its new Pixel 6A smarthone will not have a headphone jack.

Facebook Will No Longer Keep Track of Your Location History

Unceremoniously, Facebook is ending two of its services that use your tracked location and will delete everyone’s saved location history too

Apple, Google, Microsoft to Replace Passwords with “Passkey”

Apple, Google, and Microsoft have joined to create an industry standard to replace passwords with a passkey. Find out when this will hppen.

Intuit Forced to Pay $141M for Deceiving TurboTax Customers

An agreement between Intuit and multiple states will have Intuit pay back $141M to TurboTax customers who were deceived.

Location Data Used by CDC to Track COVID Compliance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) obtained location data specifically to track COVID cases and compliance.

Alexa Gets New Feature to Alert You of Package Deliveries

Amazon has added a feature to Alexa to send notifications when you receive package deliveries and people at your door.

Yeedi Vac MAX Robot Vacuum Review

If you are resolved to do better cleaning your floors, you can start with a yeedi vac MAX Robot Vacuum. Find our more in this review.

Snap Releases the Pixy, a Selfie Drone

The Snap Pixy can best be described as a selfie drone, as it will take flight, snap a picture of you, then return to the palm of your hand.

Google Now Allows You to Remove Personal Information from Search

If you’ve always wanted to remove your personal information from Google Search, now you’ll be able to make an official request.

Hackers Exploiting Children with Stolen Data

A report contends that the major tech companies are responsible for letting children’s stolen data fall into the hands of hackers.

After Musk’s Twitter Deal, Users Rush to Mastodon

After the Elon Musk Twitter deal was finalized, the servers at competitor Mastodon hit a traffic surge, and Twitter employees had questions.

Apple Charger Lawsuit and Slow MagSafe Battery Pack

Apple was sued and lost for not including a charger in the box with an iPhone, and the MagSafe Battery Pack wasn’t fast enough.

Netflix to Grow Revenue by Cracking Down on Account Sharing

Netflix warned it might start cracking down on account sharing, and after a poor earnings report, it’s put the plan into effect.

Microsoft Reportedly Adding Ads to Xbox Games by Fall

Microsoft has reported plans to add ads to the Xbox, as early as this fall. Read on to learn how this could could affect your gaming.

ID.me and Facial Recognition Software Probed by Lawmakers

Lawmakers have launched an investigation into ID.me, the identity verification contractor, and its use of facial recognition.

More Users Sticking with Windows XP than Upgrading to Windows 11

Not only are PC users not upgrading to new Windows versions, but a study showed more users are still using Windows XP than Windows 11.

Amazon Prime Video Warning Prompts Spoofed by Scammers

Everything can be touched by scammers – even Amazon Prime Video. Scammers spoofed a Prime video prompt to steal $699.

Would You Consider a Microchip Implant for Contactless Payments?

A small section of the public do contactless payments via a microchip implant embedded in their skin. Is this something you would consider?

No Subscription Needed for Apple TV+ “Friday Night Baseball”

Apple will air Friday Night Baseball weekly on the subscription service Apple TV+, yet will not require a subscription to view the games.

Google Play Store to Block Android Apps that Don’t Update

Google is going to push compliance of Android apps by hiding them or not allowing installs in the Google Play Store if they aren’t regularly updated.

Do We Have Elon Musk to Thank for a Twitter Edit Button?

It was announced that Twitter is working on an Edit button. Does this have anything to do with Elon Musk buying a controlling interest in Twitter?

Ex-ByteDance Employees Say Co. Scraped Other Sites for Flipagram

Ex-employees of ByteDance, parent company of TikTok, contend the company scraped content from other sites for Flipagram,

Wyze Camera Has Security Flaw Company Took 3 Years to Fix

It was determined that Wyze knew about a security camera flaw and didn’t make a move to change it for three years.

FedEx to Test Autonomous Cargo Delivery by Air

The time is now to advance autonomous delivery technology. FedEx will soon start testing autonomous cargo delivery by air.

Verizon Customers Getting Spam Texts from Their Own Numbers

Some Verizon customers have reported receiving spam texts from their own numbers, while Verizon is blaming it on “bad actors.”

5G Becoming Increasingly More Important to Cars

The auto industry has a great interest in 5G – in how it could help cars and the people who drive them. The movement is gunning for 2024.

A Slew of Zoom Updates Includes Twitch Integration

Among a slew of improvements announced this week, Zoom said it would include integration with Twitch to allow meetings to be live streamed.

Apple Adds Driver’s License Feature to Wallet in Arizona

You can now add your driver’s license or state ID to your IPhone wallet to make traveling through TSA easier – but you have to live in Arizona.

Take $60 off an Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet

Looking to keep your child busy this summer? Consider an Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet. It’s their own and not a toy and will keep them safe online.

Watermarks to Start Appearing on Unsupported Windows 11 PCs

Some users with beta and preview releases of Windows 11 are seeing a watermark stating that their unsupported PCs don’t meet requiremenets.

Quickly Deleting Google Search Data Coming to Android

While Google rolled out a feature to iOS last year to delete the last 15 minutes of Search history, that option is finally coming to Android.

Emotet Malware Sending Emails Disguised as IRS

A new Emotet campaign disguises emails as being from the IRS – but they’re really hiding malware within. Find out more on how this new threat.

FTC Investigated Amazon for Deception with Prime Accounts

The FTC has been investigating the subscription and cancellation practices of Amazon Prime. The company knew it was deceiving customers.

COVID Closes Foxconn, Possibly Delaying Next iPhones

COVID has caused Chinese authorities to shutter the Foxconn facdtory and the rest of Shenzhen, possibly delaying the next iPhones.

To Continue Aid in Ukraine, Google Adds Air Raid to Services

Google is stepping in and using its services to provide help to Ukraine, most recently deploying an air raid system to help get people to safety.

Tesla Exec Defends Autopilot a Year After Senators’ Letter

A Tesla executive defended Autopilot a year after a fatal Tesla crash and two senators pushing to regulate the self-driving car industry.

Shopping Gets More Social with Twitter Shops

Twitter has been dipping one toe at a time into e-commerce, ramping it up even more this week with its announcement of Twitter Shops.

New Apple Mac Studio Will Connect All Your Devices

The just-announced Apple Mac Studio was announced at Apple’s spring event, along with the Apple Mac Studio Display.

What Happened to Windows 9 and How to Find It in Windows 11

A Twitter usser posted a tip that showed Windows 9 might not have been relelased, but it shows up in code for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Samsung Could Be Intentionally Throttling 10,000 Apps

Samsung could be throttling 10,000 apps and games to still make bold claims about the performance of its smartphones.

Hackers Leak Nvidia Data Nabbed During Cyber Attack

GPU manufacturer Nvidia was hacked last week, leading to a group of cybercriminals taking responsibility and leaking some of the stolen data.

Matter Will Soon Allow Your Smart Home Devices to Work Together

What holds smart home devices back is the lack of compatibility between manufacturers and vendors, but Matter, due this year, will change that.

iDPRT Mini Photo Printer Review

The iDPRT Mini Photo Printer can provide the portable means to print photos immediately. Find out more about this mini device in this review.

5 Generations of Samsung Galaxy Phones Carried Security Risk

a security risk has been found in five generations of Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Luckily, it appears hackers never found this security risk.

Amazon Brings “Just Walk Out” to First Whole Foods Store

Amazon has just added its Just Walk Out technology to the First Whole Folds Market store. Is it the next step in contactless payments?

Forget the “Foldable iPhone” – Look for a “Folding Mac”

Experts are saying it could be two to three years still before we see a foldable iPhone, and what we may see instead if a “folding Mac.”

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