Laura Tucker, Author at Make Tech Easier

Get 360° Sound with EarFun UBOOM Bluetooth Speaker at 32% Off

Whether celebrating an occasion with family and friends or spending time alone, you can fill the space with music with the EarFun UBOOM portable speaker.

Apple’s AirPods’ Batteries Die After a Few Years and Cannot Be Replaced

Now being learned is that when the batteries in Apple AirPods die out, they can’t be fixed or repaired. Your only choice is to buy a new pair, unless you’re in warranty.

World Economic Forum Says Facial Recognition Technology Needs Controls on Use

The World Economic Forum believes there needs to be some rules in place for the use of facial recognition technology, especially regarding governmental use.

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.