Skip to content
  • PC & Mobile
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Mobile
    • Android
    • iOS
    • Chrome OS
  • Hardware
    • PC Hardware
    • Product Review
    • Smart Home
  • Lifestyle
    • Internet
    • Gaming
    • Productivity
    • How Things Work
    • Glossary
    • News
  • Cheatsheets
  • Deals

Dark mode:

News

Daily news to inform you of the latest happening in the tech scene.

FBI and CISA Warn of Vishing Phone Scams

FBI and CISA Warn of Vishing Phone Scams

Bad actors have gone back to old-school methods and are using vishing phone scams once again because so many are working from home.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 20, 2020
Apple Reduces App Store Commission for Small Businesses

Apple Reduces App Store Commission for Small Businesses

Apple announced it is lowering the commission it makes on purchases from companies that make less than $1 million in proceeds in the App Store.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 19, 2020
Google Maps Update Adds Assistant and Food Delivery

Google Maps Update Adds Assistant and Food Delivery

Google Maps has received an update and now includes Google Assistant help, food delivery status, and further COVID-19 data for the given area.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 18, 2020
Microscoft Teams Adds Ability to Use More Apps in Meetings

Microscoft Teams Adds Ability to Use More Apps in Meetings

Microsoft TEams is making an obvious play for the work-from-home customers, adding workforce apps and power tools for use in meetings.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 17, 2020
SoundBeamer Delivers Personalized Sound without Headphones

SoundBeamer Delivers Personalized Sound without Headphones

SoundBeamer is a new device that will deliver personal sound but without headphones, earbuds, or anything else on your ears.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 16, 2020
Google Storage Will Cost You and Delete Your Files

Google Storage Will Cost You and Delete Your Files

While Google has allowed us to use it for all our storage, it’s going to start charging us and will also delete our files from Gmail, Drive, and Photos.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 13, 2020
Microsoft Issues Warning About Vaping and Xbox Series X

Microsoft Issues Warning About Vaping and Xbox Series X

Microsoft was forced this week to issue a warning to not intentionally blow vaping smoke into the Xbox Series X after attempts to make viral videos.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 12, 2020
Ring Doorbells Gen 2 Recalled Because of Fire Hazard

Ring Doorbells Gen 2 Recalled Because of Fire Hazard

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a notice that said the Ring Doorbells are being recalled because of a potential fire hazard.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 11, 2020
FTC Settlement: Zoom Lied About End-to-End Encryption

FTC Settlement: Zoom Lied About End-to-End Encryption

Zoom has reached a settlement with the FTC, who claimed the company lied for years to users about utilizing end-to-end encryption.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 10, 2020
Old Versions of Android to Not Support Secure Websites

Old Versions of Android to Not Support Secure Websites

You may be forced into buying a newer Android phone. Older Android versions prior to 7.1.1 Nougat will no longer work with many secure websites.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 9, 2020
Power Chip Shortage Could Affect Apple iPhone 12 Delivery

Power Chip Shortage Could Affect Apple iPhone 12 Delivery

With the Apple iPhone 12 finally released and looking for to the holiday season, a power chip shortage could leave buyers waiting.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 5, 2020
AI Algorithm Detects Virus with Your Cough

AI Algorithm Detects Virus with Your Cough

MIT researchers have developed an AI algorithm that will detect the virus with your cough. The AI could be used on your smartphone.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 4, 2020
Raspberry Pi 400 Is a Complete Desktop PC in a Keyboard

Raspberry Pi 400 Is a Complete Desktop PC in a Keyboard

The Raspberry Pi line is introducing something new: the Raspberry Pi 400, a complete desktop PC build into a keyboard.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 3, 2020
Memo Warns of “Imminent” Cyberattacks on Hospitals

Memo Warns of “Imminent” Cyberattacks on Hospitals

U.S. federal officials have warned of “increased and imminent” cyberattacks on hospitals and healthcare providers during the pandemic.

By Laura Tucker / Nov 2, 2020
Is Apple Developing an Alternative to Google Search?

Is Apple Developing an Alternative to Google Search?

Apple is said to be developing its own search engine to possibly replace the Google search on its devices.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 30, 2020
Windows 10 Update Will Eliminate Adobe Flash for Good

Windows 10 Update Will Eliminate Adobe Flash for Good

Windows 10 will finally end its tenure with Adobe Flash and will purge it from your system when the latest update is installed.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 29, 2020
Zoom Now Includes End-to-End Encryption

Zoom Now Includes End-to-End Encryption

Zoom announced that it now includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in its suddenly-popular team meeting software.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 28, 2020
DIY Home Health Care: CALNEO Xair Portable X-Ray

DIY Home Health Care: CALNEO Xair Portable X-Ray

The CALENO Xair is a portable X-ray device that allows you to snap your own X-rays at home, at work, on vacation, or wherever you happen to be.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 27, 2020
Will a Drop Damage the iPhone 12 Glass Display?

Will a Drop Damage the iPhone 12 Glass Display?

Can the iPhone 12 series with glass screens withstand the dreaded drop? One test set out to find out what would happen with an iPhone drop.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 26, 2020
Health Records on iPhone Will Start Including UK Data

Health Records on iPhone Will Start Including UK Data

The iPhone Health Records app has now been opened up to two health systems in the UK. Users can now view their medical records on iOS.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 23, 2020
Can Tesla Cars Be Autonomous without Lidar?

Can Tesla Cars Be Autonomous without Lidar?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing his autonomous cars to be road-ready and refuses to add lidar sensors, a crucial feature of others in the industry.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 22, 2020
Google Will Send Your 10 Best AI-Chosen Photos Every Month

Google Will Send Your 10 Best AI-Chosen Photos Every Month

For a small subscription fee, you can have your 10 best AI-chosen Google Photos printed and sent to you every month.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 21, 2020
Videoconferencing Malware, Vizom, Discovered

Videoconferencing Malware, Vizom, Discovered

Researchers discovered a new form of malware that uses remote overlay attacks to hit Brazilian bank account holders who use videoconferencing software.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 20, 2020
Envisics to Bring AR Holography to Windshields

Envisics to Bring AR Holography to Windshields

Envisics has raised the funding to bring AR holography to windshields in cars to allow you to have all the information you need right there.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 19, 2020
Google Adds More AI to Search to Be More Helpful

Google Adds More AI to Search to Be More Helpful

Google has become synonymous with search – the name has become an action. More AI has now been added to Google Search to make it more helpful.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 16, 2020
Sony Will Record Voice Chat on PlayStation 5 and PS 4

Sony Will Record Voice Chat on PlayStation 5 and PS 4

Users of the PlayStation 4 have been informed that Sony has the right to record their voice chat for moderation on PS4 and PS5.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 15, 2020
Snapchat Makes Use of New LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro

Snapchat Makes Use of New LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro

With the Apple 12 Pro already leaked, the big news with its release is that Snapchat is the first to make use of the new LiDAR scanner.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 14, 2020
X4 Smartwatch for Kids Has Undocumented Backdoor with Camera

X4 Smartwatch for Kids Has Undocumented Backdoor with Camera

Anyone who has a children with an Xplora X4 Smartwatch should be concerned that it includes an undocumented backdoor that takes snapshots.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 13, 2020
ProtonMail Reveals Apple Forced it to Add In-App Purchases

ProtonMail Reveals Apple Forced it to Add In-App Purchases

The ProtonMail developer revealed to the U.S. Congress that Apple forced it to add in-app purchases even though the app had always been free.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 12, 2020
US Rural Students Struggling with Remote Learning and Poor Wi-Fi

US Rural Students Struggling with Remote Learning and Poor Wi-Fi

The education system in the U.S. is stressed in rural areas that don’t have stable Wi-Fi networks for remote learning.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 8, 2020
Google Rebrands G Suite as Google Workspace

Google Rebrands G Suite as Google Workspace

Google recognizes the need to stay updated with the changes in the workplace in today’s world, leading it to rebrand G Suite as Google Workspace.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 7, 2020
Europol Warns of Cybercrime Increase During Coronavirus Pandemic

Europol Warns of Cybercrime Increase During Coronavirus Pandemic

Europol and other agencies warned of a spike this year in cybercrime that is being largely attributed to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 6, 2020
Amazon Sidewalk to Extend Reach of Your Network

Amazon Sidewalk to Extend Reach of Your Network

Amazon Sidewalk aims to help with extending your home networks by creating a low-bandwidth IoT network beyond your existing network.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 5, 2020
Apple Releases Fix for the Mojave Security Update and Safari 14

Apple Releases Fix for the Mojave Security Update and Safari 14

After the macOS Mojave Security Update was released and issues were found, Apple replaced it with the Mojave Supplemental Update.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 2, 2020
Facebook, Instagram Will Share Chat and Video Features

Facebook, Instagram Will Share Chat and Video Features

It was announced this week that Facebook and Instagram will now work alongside each other and will share features such as chat.

By Laura Tucker / Oct 1, 2020
Microsoft Warns About Spike In Cyberattacks of COVID-19 Data

Microsoft Warns About Spike In Cyberattacks of COVID-19 Data

Microsoft issued a warning about a spike in cyberattacks of COVID-19 data, and it’s mostly coming from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 30, 2020
Smart Contact Lens Will Help People with Eye Disorders

Smart Contact Lens Will Help People with Eye Disorders

Smart contact lenses could be on the horizon very soon, but the first use will be more for medical purposes than for entertainment.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 29, 2020
Amazon Announces New Ring Security for Car and Mailbox

Amazon Announces New Ring Security for Car and Mailbox

Amazon is expanding the Ring lineup by going further inside your house while also traveling further outside – to your car and mailbox.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 28, 2020
Upcoming C-Band 5G Networks Will Require New Phones

Upcoming C-Band 5G Networks Will Require New Phones

While waiting for 5G, the worst news is that in order to take advantage of the faster C-band 5G networks, we’ll need new phones.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 25, 2020
Google Maps Adds Layer to Show Severity of COVID-19

Google Maps Adds Layer to Show Severity of COVID-19

Google Maps has added a layer that shows the severity of CVOID-19 in different locations. It’s a great tool to help you with travel-planning.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 24, 2020
Facebook Claims It May Be Forced to End Operations in Europe

Facebook Claims It May Be Forced to End Operations in Europe

After a ruling by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, Facebook said it may be forced to end operations in Europe if it can’t transfer data.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 23, 2020
Racial Bias Noticed in Twitter Picture-Cropping Algorithm

Racial Bias Noticed in Twitter Picture-Cropping Algorithm

Fingers are being pointed at Twitter after its picture-cropping algorithm is showing a racial bias. They are promising to work on it.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 22, 2020
Hexadecimal IP Addresses Creatively Used in Spam Attacks

Hexadecimal IP Addresses Creatively Used in Spam Attacks

One of the newest efforts of spammers is to use hexadecimal IP addresses in spam attacks. Learn what a hexadecimal IP address is and how it was used.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 21, 2020
Mozilla Launches Browser Extension to Track YouTube Recommendations

Mozilla Launches Browser Extension to Track YouTube Recommendations

Mozilla is curious why odd videos are recommended in YouTube. It has created a browser extension to track YouTube recommendations.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 18, 2020
AT&T May Put Ads on Phones in Exchange for Discount

AT&T May Put Ads on Phones in Exchange for Discount

AT&T wants to help with your monthly phone bill and may start putting ads on phone in exchange for a $5 or $10 discount.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 17, 2020
Spotify: Apple One Bundles Will Bring “Irreparable Harm”

Spotify: Apple One Bundles Will Bring “Irreparable Harm”

Spotify knocked the new Apple One bundles right out of the gate. It said the Apple One bundles will bring “irreparable harm to the developer community.”

By Laura Tucker / Sep 16, 2020
YouTube Lawsuit in UK Claims Violation of Children’s Privacy

YouTube Lawsuit in UK Claims Violation of Children’s Privacy

YouTube is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. that claims it violates children’s privacy. It’s similar to a lawsuit that was brought in the U.S. last year

By Laura Tucker / Sep 15, 2020
Amazon Adds Ability to Print via Alexa

Amazon Adds Ability to Print via Alexa

Amazon just made the printing process even easier. Now you can ask Alexa to do your printing for you. You can also have Alexa reorder your ink and toner.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 14, 2020
New Vulnerability, BLURtooth, Attacks Bluetooth Devices

New Vulnerability, BLURtooth, Attacks Bluetooth Devices

A recent vulnerability, BLURtooth, attacks the component used for setting up authentication keys when pairing Bluetooth-capable devices.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 11, 2020
Portland Passes Ban, Public and Private, on Facial Recognition

Portland Passes Ban, Public and Private, on Facial Recognition

Portland has passed a facial recognition ban, both public and private, the toughest in the United States, to protect its citizens.

By Laura Tucker / Sep 10, 2020

Pagination

Previous12345678910Next

Popular Posts

5 Generations of Samsung Galaxy Phones Carried Security Risk

New Apple Mac Studio Will Connect All Your Devices

New Mobile App Will Deliver Insulin to Diabetics

Samsung Could Be Intentionally Throttling 10,000 Apps

Forget the "Foldable iPhone" – Look for a "Folding Mac"

Matter Will Soon Allow Your Smart Home Devices to Work Together

Hackers Leak Nvidia Data Nabbed During Cyber Attack

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

Tesla Exec Defends Autopilot a Year After Senators' Letter

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

Affiliate Disclosure: Make Tech Easier may earn commission on products purchased through our links, which supports the work we do for our readers.

© 2022 Uqnic Network Pte Ltd.
All rights reserved.

  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Write For Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • RSS Feed Terms
Do not share my Personal Information.