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Warning for parents: That Echo Dot might be illegally recording your kids
While Alexa might be useful for homework and music, the voice assistant’s penchant for logging conversations might not sit too well with parents. In fact, a recent FTC complaint lodged by consumer advocate groups addresses just that — alleging “kid’s edition” echo products are collecting voice recordings and personal information from children. What could Amazon possibly want with our kids’ information?
Is it OK to leave your computer on 24/7?
If you’re like any typical computer user you may ask yourself, “Is it safer to keep my computer on all day or should I turn it off?” At first thought, turning it off seems to conserve the most energy and preserve your computer’s lifespan. However, there are many factors to consider when it comes to leaving it on or turning it off. Let’s take a look at what’s best for your machine.
10 Amazing things you can do with Apple Pay
When Apple Pay first came to the iPhone, many were unsure what the point of the service was. Flash forward half a decade later and Apple Pay is everywhere. Millions of users have stopped using cash or cards in favor of swiping their phones and watches. New banks are joining the program every year, and new terminals are popping up in almost every major shopping chain. In today’s world, Apple Pay is truly one of the best ways to shop online and in person — and is much more secure than cards or cash. Here are just some of the cool things you can do with Apple Pay.
5 biggest things to come out of Google I/O 2019
Smarter voice assistants, incognito map searches and 3D augmented reality. Those are just some of the new products, features and updates being unveiled at the Google I/O developer conference. Artificial intelligence was at the core of almost all the new and updated software products. Read this article and we’ll tell you the best things to come from the conference.
Apple lied about battery life, here’s what you need to know
We want to make smart choices when buying smartphones, so we rely on manufacturers like Apple to provide accurate readings on battery life and longevity. As it turns out, Apple might not be the most honest broker when it comes to measuring our phones’ lifespans. Recent tests have found the folks at Cupertino have been exaggerating the iPhone’s battery life significantly — with none of the current lineup of phones living up to Apple’s projected battery targets.
Watch out! Clever funding scams spreading online
Go back about 15 years, and the word “crowdfunding” was as foreign as “ride-sharing.” How times change. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find it’s a common practice that generates billions of dollars.
From personal campaigns to new products, crowdfunding has been been a huge success for a lot of people and startups. But just like any business, bad actors are going to come in looking for an easy payday.
9 hot Alexa skills that you're going to love
Amazon’s Alexa can perform “skills” to help make your life easier. Amazon and its partners have developed tons of skills, and they run the gamut of uses – from workflow to domestic life to entertainment to safety to whimsical party tricks. Clearly you won’t use all of them, but here are some skills that you’ll use all the time.
8 secret functions of the iPhone home button
Gather around, Apple fans with iPhone 8s and older devices. Cherish your Home button while you still have it. It may soon be a relic of technology history, but there’s still so much you can do with it. You probably already have the basics of using the Home button down, but we’ll do a quick review of its capabilities and then dive into some of the lesser-known uses that will make it feel new all over again.
Start taking better photos with lessons from this site
With the advent of smartphones and their superb, upgraded cameras, we all like to fancy ourselves as photographers. But the art of taking the perfect photo is more than just pointing and shooting at your subject and calling it a day – especially if you want those skills to translate to what you can do with a real camera someday. This cool site offers a wide selection of free photography lessons to help you improve your photos by learning the basics of the trade.
Now you can auto-delete your Google activity - here's how
Your search history is more valuable than you think. Because of this, many Google users are choosing to disengage and opt out of its many personalized options. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to remove activity tracking without losing most of Google’s standout features? Well, Google has listened. It’s releasing a forward-thinking alternative for users who embrace the service but don’t want to sacrifice their privacy. I’ll show you how it works, along with how you can activate it on your own devices right now.