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Laura Tucker

Laura has spent nearly 20 years writing news, reviews, and op-eds, with more than 10 of those years as an editor as well. She has exclusively used Apple products for the past three decades. In addition to writing and editing at MTE, she also runs the site's sponsored review program.

Safe Blues Virtual Virus Developed to Track COVID

Safe Blues Virtual Virus Developed to Track COVID

Safe Blues researchers are using Bluetooth to transfer a virtual virus between mobile devices to help track the COVID-19 virus.

Mar 15, 2021 in News
Some Printers Caused a BSOD After Windows 10 Update

Some Printers Caused a BSOD After Windows 10 Update

There are reporters that some printers caused a BSOD after a Windows 10 update was installed. Find out whether it’s something you can fix.

Mar 12, 2021 in News
Verkada Security Firm Cameras Hacked, Includes Tesla

Verkada Security Firm Cameras Hacked, Includes Tesla

Tesla was among the Verkada Security Firm Cameras that were hacked, along with governmental locations, such as a prison and a hospital.

Mar 11, 2021 in News
8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm

8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm

There are constant warnings of aps, websites, and companies being attacked, and now 8 more dangerous apps have been identified.

Mar 10, 2021 in News
Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer

Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer

Scientists have recognized the frustration of shortened lithium-ion battery life and developed a new material that will make batteries last longer.

Mar 9, 2021 in News
The Brave Browser Will Launch Its Own Search Engine

The Brave Browser Will Launch Its Own Search Engine

The company behind the Brave browser intends to challenge Google search. It’s launching the Brave search engine in the first half of 2021.

Mar 8, 2021 in News
Data Leaks Found on Android and iOS Apps Stored in Cloud

Data Leaks Found on Android and iOS Apps Stored in Cloud

A mobile security firm, Zimperium, has found data leaks from thousands of third-party Android and iOS apps through cloud storage

Mar 5, 2021 in News
Google Promises to Stop Tracking Users But Will Track Groups

Google Promises to Stop Tracking Users But Will Track Groups

At first sight, the news that Google is vowing to stop tracking users seems stunning. But what they’re really doing is switching from individuals to groups.

Mar 4, 2021 in News
Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Responsible for Exchange Attacks

Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Responsible for Exchange Attacks

Microsoft contends Chinese hackers are behind Exchange attacks that targeted American business with exploits of a flaw in Exchange.

Mar 3, 2021 in News
SuperVPN Labeled a “Very Dangerous” Android App

SuperVPN Labeled a “Very Dangerous” Android App

Android app SuperVPN was labeled as “very dangerous” for the third time in a year, despite promising to “protect your privacy and keep you safe.”

Mar 2, 2021 in News
WhatsApp Threat Spells Out How Accounts Will Be Deleted

WhatsApp Threat Spells Out How Accounts Will Be Deleted

WhatsApp issued a threat to its users. Does this WhatsApp threat really mean that users’ accounts will be deleted if they don’t accept the new terms?

Mar 1, 2021 in News
Twitter Super Followers Brings Calls of “RIP Twitter”

Twitter Super Followers Brings Calls of “RIP Twitter”

Twitter found some unhappy users when it announced its new “Super Followers” feature to monetize the site. It brought cries of “RIP Twitter.”

Feb 26, 2021 in News
Apple Forces Google to Show Collected Gmail Data on iPhone

Apple Forces Google to Show Collected Gmail Data on iPhone

Apple’s new privacy feature is having the desired effect. Google has finally revealed the Gmail data that it collects on iPhones and iPads and how it uses it.

Feb 25, 2021 in News
Apple Hit with Antitrust Investigation for “Sign in with Apple”

Apple Hit with Antitrust Investigation for “Sign in with Apple”

Apple is fighitng many fires. One of them is an antitrust investigation after complaints from evelopers over its “Sign in with Apple” option.

Feb 24, 2021 in News
Zero-Click Attacks to Be Less Successful on iPhones

Zero-Click Attacks to Be Less Successful on iPhones

Apple is doing its best to stay a step ahead of the hackers. The company made a change to a beta version of iOS 14.5 that will make zero-click attacks less successful.

Feb 23, 2021 in News
Emails with Tracking Pixels Have Become “Endemic”

Emails with Tracking Pixels Have Become “Endemic”

While there are so many exciting changes with technology, it’s not all good. The latest privacy concern is tracking pixels that are secretly embedded i emails.

Feb 19, 2021 in News
Chrome OS Tops macOS as 2nd Most Popular OS

Chrome OS Tops macOS as 2nd Most Popular OS

We’ve moved beyond the Windows vs. Mac battle. Chrome OS overtook macOS in 2020 and is now the second most popular OS, behind Windows.

Feb 18, 2021 in News
Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update

Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update

The upcoming 21H1 Windows 10 update appears to be a minor one; however, it’s believed it’s setting up for the fall update to be the biggest in years.

Feb 17, 2021 in News
SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months

SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months

As consumers, we expect developers to take care of their product. Android app SHAREit left security vulnerabilities unpatched for more than three months.

Feb 16, 2021 in News
Nissan Denies Being in Talks to Work on Apple Car

Nissan Denies Being in Talks to Work on Apple Car

Headlines make it appear no automaker wants to partner with Apple This is the current optics after Nissan denied being in talks to cooperate on the Apple Car.

Feb 15, 2021 in News
Twitter May Start Paying You for Viral Tweets

Twitter May Start Paying You for Viral Tweets

twitter may start paying users for viral tweets. But how popular does your tweet have to be for it to be considered viral enough to get paid for it?

Feb 12, 2021 in News
Chip Shortage Affecting Everything Including PS5 and Cars

Chip Shortage Affecting Everything Including PS5 and Cars

The pandemic hit the tech industry with a laptop shortage and then a chip shortage. It’s affecting everything, including the PS5 and the auto industry.

Feb 11, 2021 in News
Phone’s Sleep Data Helps Convict Man in Death of Wife

Phone’s Sleep Data Helps Convict Man in Death of Wife

The sleep data on a man’s smartphone helped convict him of manslaughter in his wife’s death. He said he was sleeping; his phone showed otherwise.

Feb 10, 2021 in News
Apple Is Discovered Hosting Scam Apps on App Store

Apple Is Discovered Hosting Scam Apps on App Store

A developer has discovered multiple scam apps on the App Store, with some raking in millions in subscription fees for non-working apps.

Feb 9, 2021 in News
COMB Data Breach Includes 3.2 Billion Email and Password Pairs

COMB Data Breach Includes 3.2 Billion Email and Password Pairs

More than 3 billion password and email pairs were affected in the COMB data breach that is comprised of several data breaches.

Feb 8, 2021 in News
Google Will Use Pixel Cameras to Monitor Heart Rate

Google Will Use Pixel Cameras to Monitor Heart Rate

Google announced that it is adding functionality to the Fit app on Pixel phones to read heart rate and breath rate with the phones’ cameras.

Feb 5, 2021 in News
Avast Provides Further Details of Malicious Browser Extensions

Avast Provides Further Details of Malicious Browser Extensions

Were you one of the unlucky 3 million users who downloade malicious browser extensions? Avast explains how CacheFlow was discovered.

Feb 4, 2021 in News
Third-Party iOS Apps Crash After Syncing with M1 Macs

Third-Party iOS Apps Crash After Syncing with M1 Macs

Multiple iPhone and iPad users are reporting that their third-party iOS apps on their devices are crashing after syncing with their M1 Macs.

Feb 2, 2021 in News
Sales of Chromebooks Double in 2020 Due to Pandemic

Sales of Chromebooks Double in 2020 Due to Pandemic

The tech industry is doing well during the pandemic, with a rate of increase higher than tablets. The demand for Chromebooks doubled in 2020.

Feb 1, 2021 in News
AUZAI Portable Monitor Review: Beautiful and Handy

AUZAI Portable Monitor Review: Beautiful and Handy

Portable monitors serve a dual purpose: portability and an extra screen. This review takes a look at the AUZAI 15.6″ Portable Monitor.

Jan 29, 2021 in
Police Use of Facial Recognition in NYC Targeted by Activists

Police Use of Facial Recognition in NYC Targeted by Activists

An international activists group is fighting the police use of facial recognition in New York City. It’s a technology the public hasn’t fully accepted.

Jan 29, 2021 in News
Google Rolls Out Change to 3rd-Party Cookies: Flocks

Google Rolls Out Change to 3rd-Party Cookies: Flocks

Tracking our whereabouts online is big business, but Google could be changing it, announcing a change to third-party cookies, replacing them with “Flocks.”

Jan 28, 2021 in News
Thunderbolt 4 Set for Rollout in 2021

Thunderbolt 4 Set for Rollout in 2021

When it comes to USB and Thunderbolt, there’s always confusion. We’ll find that once again when Thunderbolt 4 continues its rollout.

Jan 27, 2021 in News
Netflix to Improve Audio Experience on Android

Netflix to Improve Audio Experience on Android

Netflix wants to help the Android audio experiences and is releasing a new codec that uses xHE-AAC and will specifically help with volume issues.

Jan 26, 2021 in News
Apple’s MagSafe and iPhone 12 Present Problems for People with Pacemakers

Apple’s MagSafe and iPhone 12 Present Problems for People with Pacemakers

A support docment now admits that Apple’s MagSafe charger for the iPhone e12 could post problems for people who have pacemakers.

Jan 25, 2021 in News
New Phishing Attack Exposed Login Credentials Through Google Search

New Phishing Attack Exposed Login Credentials Through Google Search

The latest cyberattack is is a phishing scam that attacked major industries and exposed login credentials through Google search.

Jan 22, 2021 in News
Brave First Browser to Include IPFS Protocol

Brave First Browser to Include IPFS Protocol

The Brave browser, while still promising privacy, is now also introducing IPFS, a way for Web content to be more centralized.

Jan 21, 2021 in News
Work from Home Trend Leads to Increase in Cyberattacks, Fake Collaboration Apps

Work from Home Trend Leads to Increase in Cyberattacks, Fake Collaboration Apps

With workers using less-secure home computers, it’s given way to an increase in cyberattacks, with some even using fake collaboration apps.

Jan 20, 2021 in News
Samsung Announces Tile-Like Device: Galaxy SmartTags

Samsung Announces Tile-Like Device: Galaxy SmartTags

While waiting for Apple’s AirTags, Samsung has snuck in with Galaxy SmartTags, its own device that looks like the popular Tile.

Jan 19, 2021 in News
New MacBook Pros to Reportedly Lose the Touch Bar

New MacBook Pros to Reportedly Lose the Touch Bar

It’s been widely reported that Apple is ditching the Touch Bar on upcoming MacBook Pros and also bringing back the MagSafe charger.

Jan 18, 2021 in News
Auto Tech Moving Forward with Samsung, SmartThings, and More

Auto Tech Moving Forward with Samsung, SmartThings, and More

Samsung, SmartThings, an Apple are all increasing their visibility in the auto industry, but for now it’s restricted to luxury vehicles.

Jan 15, 2021 in News
New Guest Mode in Google Assistant Like Chrome’s Incognito Mode

New Guest Mode in Google Assistant Like Chrome’s Incognito Mode

Google Assistant Guest Mode deals with privacy cooncerns, keeping your information private an not saving it to your Google account.

Jan 14, 2021 in News
Fast Gaming at CES 2021 with New Asus Laptop

Fast Gaming at CES 2021 with New Asus Laptop

There’s more exciting gaming hardware on the horizon. It’s fast gaming at CES 2021 with the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 laptop.

Jan 13, 2021 in News
Consumer Electronics Industry Rising Because of Global Health Crisis

Consumer Electronics Industry Rising Because of Global Health Crisis

While the global health crisis has led to a big increase in sales in consumer electronics, is this a trend that will continue past 2021?

Jan 12, 2021 in News
Lenovo Introduces Smartglasses for the Work-at-Home Market

Lenovo Introduces Smartglasses for the Work-at-Home Market

Lenovo is stepping in with something a little different: ThinkReality 3 smartglasses, aimed at remote workers and business travelers.

Jan 11, 2021 in News
Struum Streaming Service Will Bring You Only the Content You Want

Struum Streaming Service Will Bring You Only the Content You Want

Instead of bringing more content, the Struum streaming service will help viewers find only the content they want and allow them to spend less.

Jan 8, 2021 in News
Facebook Sends Emails Complaining About iOS 14 App Change

Facebook Sends Emails Complaining About iOS 14 App Change

The battle between Facebook and Apple is heating up again. Facebook sent an email saying it has no other choice but to comply with the iOS 14 feature.

Jan 7, 2021 in News
Outlook to Introduce a Universal Web-Powered App

Outlook to Introduce a Universal Web-Powered App

Multiple devices require our services to find a way to reach all fo them. Microsoft has the answer with a universal web-powered app for Outlook.

Jan 6, 2021 in News
GiiKER Super Cube Review – Mastering the Cube

GiiKER Super Cube Review – Mastering the Cube

This review takes a look at how easy and fun the GiiKER Super Cube makes it to finally solve your favorite 80s fad on your own.

Jan 5, 2021 in
T-Mobile Admits to Customer Info Data Breach Again

T-Mobile Admits to Customer Info Data Breach Again

T-Mobile announced in a notice on its website that it suffered its fourth data breach in two years, yet it’s insisting it takes security seriousl

Jan 5, 2021 in News

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