Laura Tucker, Author at Make Tech Easier

A Complete Guide to Location Sharing on iOS

iOS devices can share your location with your friends and family in many ways. Here’s your ultimate guide to location sharing on iOS.

Google Finally Releases Fuchsia, Lands on 1st-Gen Nest Hub

The long-rumored Android replacement, Fuchsia, has finally been released by, but to a 1st-Gen Google Nest Hub instead of an Android device.

Third macOS Zero-Day Attack Takes Advantage through Safari

A third zero-day attack on macOs in less than a year has been identified. It attacks users in several ways through Safari and other browsers.

Twitter Removes Photo-Cropping Algorithm After Racial Bias Analysis

After complaints that its photo-cropping algorithm showed a racial bias, Twitter is removing the tool and letting users crop the photos.

Microsoft Will Retire Internet Explorer Desktop in 2022

Microsoft dropped the announced that it will officially retire the Internet Explorer desktop application in June 2022, pushing Edge as a replacement.

Kyvol Cybovac S31 Robot Vacuum and Mop Review

The Kyvol Cybovac S31 Robot Vacuum and Mop empties the dustbin for you after each use. Find out in this review whether that makes it easier.

Google I0 2021 Brings Android 12 Beta and More

Google released changes to many of its products at Google IO 2021. Perhaps one of the most significant changes is what Android 12 will bring.

The Dangers of Sending a Text with Android Messages App

It’s easy to send a text through the Android Messages app, but it has known security vulnerabilities and the fix isn’t coming anytime soon.

Motorola Will Add Over-the-Air Wireless Technology to Its Devices

Motorola has signed on with GuRu Wireless, agreeing to add its over-the-air wireless technology to its smartphones and other devices.

Attorneys General Fight Launch of Instagram Kids

Several state attorneys general wrote a letter to press Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to not launch Instagram Kids as planned.

FBI Confirms Darkside Behind Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

After the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack affecting one of the largest U.S. pipelines, the FBI blamed the Darkside group.

Apple Gave Private iPad Multitasking Camera Access to Zoom

An app developer discovered Apple gave Zoom access to the iPad multitasking camera that no other third-party video conferencing app has.

Google Announces It Will Begin Using 2SV Automatically

Google agrees with two-step verification so much that it plans to automatically use 2SV on all accounts instead of leaving it as an option.

Peloton User Accounts Subjected to Data Leaks

A security researcher discovered the user accounts of Peloton fitness equipment were subject to data leaks, and the company took no action.

2FA and Recycled Phone Numbers Are a Security Risk

Have you changed your phone number? Researchers have learned that 2FA can lead to spammed accounts with recycled phone numbers.

Apple Indicates It Fixed Podcasts App After iOS 14.5 Broke It

Apple indicates it fixed the issues with the Podcasts app after the iOS 14.5 update, but did it harm its chances for Podcasts subscriptions?

Facebook Suggests It Could Start Charging Because of iOS 14.5

Facebook has been complaining about Apple’s iOS 14.5 change, and now that it has rolled out, Facebook is suggesting it may have to start charging.

Android to Expand Earthquake Alerts and Detection

Google is expanding Android earthquake alerts and detection to more locations domestically and internationally starting in May.

T-Mobile SyncUP TRACKER Joins AirTag and Others

T-Mobile announced the SyncUP TRACKER, joining the Samsung SmartThings Tracker, the Apple AirTag, and the Tile. It’s a crowded field.

Google Ignores Android Contact Tracing App Privacy Flaw

Researchers have found a privacy flaw in the Android contact tracing app meant to warn users when they come in contact with a case of COVID.

Mobile Facebook Now Includes Spotify Miniplayer

After it appeared it was left out of recent plans, Spotify announced adding a miniplayer to the mobile Facebook apps to play shared content.

Researchers Found Privacy Leaks with Apple’s Airplay

Apple’s AirDrop feature makes it easy to share images and files with people nearby, but researchers have connected AirDrop to privacy leaks.

Podcasts Boom Inspires Options for Facebook, Apple

Facebook and Apple noticed the pandemic-related boon with podcasts. They have each created upcoming options to take advantage of it.

Amazon One Palm Reader Payments to Hit More Stores

The Amazon One payment method relies on a palm reader technology. Amazon plans to expand the service and roll it out to more stores.

Apple Announces New iMacs and iPad Pros with M1

While much of the Apple releases had already been leaked, the big news was that the M1 chip would be in both the new iMacs and iPad Pros.

Zoom Makes Significant Changes a Year into Pandemic

Being used differently this past year necessitated changes for Zoom. This week Zoom made significant changes to the service across platforms.

WhatsApp Photos and Videos Deleted When You Switch iPhones

To add to its bad year, an existing issue can lead to your WhatsApp photos and videos getting deleted when you switch iPhones.

5 Google Assistant Changes, Including Find My iPhone

Google Assistant announced five changes, and one of them will hep you find your iPhone. Will this be enough to do battle with Alexa and Siri?

Spotify Car Thing Brings Internet Music to Older Cars

Spotify is launching “Car Thing,” a device that can be used no matter the age of your car. Will this compete with CarPlay and Android Auto?

Microsoft Acquires Nuance, a Healthcare AI System

Microsoft went all in and acquired Nuance, a company with cloud and AI software in the healthcare space. Does it have further aspirations?

Facebook Creates Open-Source Dataset to Lessen AI Bias

Facebook has created an open-source dataset that it believes will lessen the AI basis that exists with facial recognition.

Success of Discord and Slack Leads to Malware

Discord and Slack became tools for hackers to spread their malware because of their success this past year and users’ trust in them.

Apple Find My Network Now Works with 3rd-Party Devices

Apple announced an extension of its Find My network. It will work with third-party devices, starting with Belkin, Chipolo, and VanMoof.

LinkedIn Phishing Campaign: A New Threat

With unemployment at record highs during the pandemic, hackers are hitting the inboxes of the unemployed in a LinkedIn phishing campaign.

LG Smartphones, One-Time No. 3 Brand, Ends Its Run

LG isn’t going out on top. After years in the business, LG smartphones will no longer be on the shelf, as the company ends its run.

Facebook Data Leaked from Over 500 Million Users

Facebook has lost respect with data leaks. Over the weekend it was discovered that Facebook data belonging to millions of users was leaked.

Android App System Update Allows Hackers to Access Your Data

A new tactic is hidden in the Android app “System Update.” It’s no update – it’s malware that is secretly stealing your data.

Travel Pass App to Launch on iOS in a Few Weeks

To get the airline industry up and running, the IATA is instituting a travel pass app that it says will be available later this month on iOS.

Dr. J. Professional AK-40 Wi-Fi Projector Review

The Dr. Professional AK-40 Wi-FI Projector can project images from nearly any device you have. Find out in this review whether it’s a quality product..

More Smartphone Users Are Dumping Android for iPhone

A new survey shows that when it comes to the brand, more smartphone users are dumping Android for iPhone – at a quick pace.

Apple Patent Shows Macs Made from Recycled Cans

Apple revealed in two patient applications it’s been using its own custom alloy made from recycled beer and pop cans on the MacBook Air.

Counterterrorism Hackers Behind Large Hack Google Identified

A large hacking operation Google outed was actually being carried out by counterterrorism hackers. These hackers were from a U.S. Western ally.

Slack Connect DM Update Quickly Tweaked

Slack Connect DM was quickly tweaked after it was rolled out over concerns it would allow users to be easily repeatedly harassed.

Nintendo Switch Knockoff in Works, Powered by Android

With rumors about a Nintendo Switch Pro, there is another rumor that Qualcomm is working on a Nintendo Switch knockoff powered by Android.

Nintendo Switch Pro Reportedly Launching with DLSS

A popular rumor is stating that a Nintendo Switch Pro with support for DLSS could be released for the 2021 holiday shopping season.

Google’s Fuchsia Could Be Near 1st Developer Release

We could be nearing the day Android users get to dump it for its replacement. Google’s Fuchsia could be nearing its 1st developer release.

Instagram for Kids in Development by Facebook

There age limits on social media have been largely ignored. However, Facebook has made it a priority to create an Instagram for Kids for users under 13.

Spammers Bombard Apple Users with Group FaceTime Calls

macOS and iOS users are reporting that they are being besieged by group FaceTime calls that are either spam or pranks, and they can’t block the numbers.