Alexa on wheels, ShadowDragon surveillance and how iOS 15 improves your phone

April 8, 2022

ShadowDragon collects data from 120 major sites going back a decade. That means it may have collected your info over the past 10 years. Plus, Allie has all the details on the iPhone 13 and iOS 15. Ben tells the team about Amazon’s best smart home gadgets, including Astro, the wheeled Amazon Echo that can help you around the home.

Tags: Amazon, Apple iPhone, home, phones/smartphones

5 ways to maximize your home security system

Modern burglars are less like the bumbling bozos in “Home Alone” and more like the highly organized team in “Ocean’s Eleven.” In 2018, a high-tech group of criminals stole around $10 million from 50 Long Island businesses by hacking into wireless networks and disabling alarm systems. The victims learned that there are always more ways to upgrade your existing home security system even though they set up alarms.

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Why the Coast Guard uses a zig-zag when doing search and rescue

The U.S. Coast Guard is an integral part of our military. It protects our beaches and coastlines from invasion or enemies, but it also helps find and rescue those lost at sea. You might be surprised to learn the technique it uses to do this. Let’s just say it’s not straightforward.

How to unlock international Netflix to access more movies and shows

If you’re a big streamer who craves new content, you may cast your eyes towards foreign content. Unfortunately, streaming platforms like Netflix don’t show the same shows and movies in every country. Thanks to the complex spiderweb of global licenses, you can’t stream whatever you want on Netflix. There are a ton of limitations getting in the way.

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Why don’t we all have jetpacks?

Over 60 years ago, engineers developed the first personal flying backpack or jetpack. With all of the technological advances since then, why aren’t we all flying around the skies? There is a scientific reason why jetpacks are challenging to bring to fruition.

Will you be able to upload your mind into a computer?

We, as humans, all have a few things in common. We are all born, live and die. But what if computers could change that? What if you were able to upload your consciousness to a digital world and live virtually forever? Is that something that will become a reality? If so, when?

What happens when you overload a capacitor?

Capacitors are essential components that help regulate energy inside most complex electronics. But since they’re only able to handle a certain amount of electricity, what happens when they overload?

Will we be able to merge with our tech?

Our gadgets go where we do, in our pockets and on our wrists. But what if one day we were able to enhance our bodies with technology? Scientists are exploring the possibility.

7 new scams to watch out for

Every day, it seems like there’s a new scam you need to watch out for. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, which is why some folks go on digital detoxes. In other words, they stop using tech devices like smartphones, computers and TVs for a little while.

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Need to set up a security system? Hire the pros

DIY projects have gotten incredibly popular during the pandemic. Folks are posting videos of themselves crafting slime — and sometimes spilling it everywhere. Some people are creating their own robots, NFTs and more.

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What comes next for the James Webb Space Telescope?

After more than a decade of planning, the James Webb Space Telescope finally launched late last year. And since it just reached its destination, we shouldn’t have to wait long to see the most incredible photos taken of galaxies outside our own.