What Was the Best Tech Tip that Was Shared with You?
Undoubtedly you received help and tips when introducing technology into your life. What was the best tech tip that was shared with you?
iPhone Tough Enough to Survive Fall from Airplane
A pilot leaned out the window of his plane and dropped his iPhone. Thirteen months later it was recovered in working condition, minus the microphone.
New iPhone Users Will Get Warned After Non-Apple Screen Replacements
Apple has issued a warning after the release of the iPhone 11 that users will receive warnings on their phones if they replace a cracked screen by a third-party repair.
Are You Changing Your Tech Habits to Combat Climate Change?
When trying to help with the environment, sometimes that includes technology habits. Are you changing your tech habits to combat climate change?
Increase in Illegal Boosters Threatens Mobile Signals in Rural Areas
Rural areas that already struggle to pick up a mobile signal are being threatened by an increase in illegal boosters, leading to a Catch-22.
With the Increase in Package Deliveries, Are You Concerned with Theft?
With increased reliance on shopping online, it means more package deliveries. With the increase in package deliveries, are you concerned with package theft?
Your MRIs, X-rays, and CT Scans Could Be Easily Accessible Online
For at least 5 million people, when they’re getting X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, they are not protected files, meaning anyone could get their hands on them.
Employees Say Amazon Tweaked Search Algorithm to Favor Its Own Products
People who have worked for Amazon claim the company worked on that algorithm to boost their own brand, such as Kindles, Echoes, etc.
iPhone 11 May Have Bilateral Wireless Charging Installed but Disabled
All three iPhone 11 models have the hardware for bilateral wireless charging, yet Apple has reportedly disabled the feature in the software.
Do You Prefer to Shop Online, on Your Mobile, or at a Brick-and-Mortar Store?
Shopping has completely evolved with online shopping becoming more and more prevalent. Do you prefer to shop online, on your mobile, or at a brick-and-mortar store?
More than Half in US Believe Police Will Use Facial Recognition Responsibly
A poll suggests more than half of the US trusts the police with facial recogntion. the numbers for tech companies and advertisers are much lower.
Apple’s New iPhone Pricing Encourages Users to Buy More Often
Apple introduced its new iPhones along with new pricing plans that seem to be a way to encourage people to go go back to updating every few years.
Get the Insta360 Go Video Sports Action Camera for Under $200
If you find most sports action cameras too cumbersome, you’ll like the thumb-sized Insta360 Go Video Sports Action Camera for under $200.
Apple Accuses Google of “Stoking Fear Among All iPhone Users”
Apple has released a statement calling out Google for creating a “false impression” and “stoking fear among all iPhone users with news of a mass attack.
Gosund 16A Smart Plugs, Compatible with Alexa, for $16
While smart home devices can be expensive, Gosund 16A Smart Plugs will make your everyday devices in your home “smart” for just $16.
More than a Billion Android Phones Could Be Hacked with a Text Message
A major security flaw in Androids has left over a billion devices vulnerable to such a hack, allowing them to be hacked by just one text message.
Should Social Media Continue to Rely on “Likes?”
Facebook and Instagram are considering a system of hiding the number of Likes on some posts. Should social media continue to rely on Likes?
YouTube Agrees to New Protections for Children and to $170 Million Fine
Google, the parent company of YouTube, has agreed to provide new protections for children and also to pay a $170 million fine as a settlement.
New Firefox Update to Reduce Power Usage Up to Three Times on macOS
If you use Safari or Chrome, you may want to switch to Firefox, as an upcoming update will reduce power consumption for macOS users up to three times.
What Task Do You Wish You Could Give Up to a Robot?
One of the things we were promised years ago about the future was that there would be a prevalence of robots. What tasks do you wish you could give up to a robot?