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Allie, Ben and Mike dive into the tech news of the week, including the timeline behind the Parler ban, their favorite tech of CES 2021 and a major bug impacting Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Plus, Brand New or Not True, getting your photos off Facebook and the scam of the week.
CES 2021 just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and it was a good one. Not only was this consumer tech show virtual for the first time in history, but it was also the largest digital tech industry event.
This year’s CES event featured nearly 2,000 exhibitors, from tech giants to scrappy startups. Most of these exhibitors made big announcements about all of the cool new tech gadgets that will be hitting the market this year. These 5 show-stopping smart devices were just a few to debut during CES 2021.
Most everyone decides early on whether they’re an Android or iPhone person and stick with it perpetually. No matter which one you chose, you definitely want to add some helpful apps for entertainment and productivity. Tap or click here for the most popular apps of 2020.
If you’ve got stuff stored away in the attic, basement or closets collecting dust, you may be in luck. Tons of older items are now back in fashion and selling for big bucks.
Old tech is particularly in high demand. If you have old gaming consoles or computers not being used, you might be able to sell them for serious money. Tap or click here for a list of old tech that is worth big money.
Facebook is one of the worst tech companies when it comes to safeguarding its users’ privacy. It’s been known to share your personal information with advertisers to provide targeted ads and third-party companies like Cambridge Analytica.
We love it when the Consumer Electronics Show rolls around. There are always so many wacky, interesting and innovative products unveiled during this event. During CES 2020, we saw tons of awesome and strange new products.
You dial a number, but you’re not getting through. You’re frustrated. Maybe you’re a little anxious. What’s going on? Maybe the person you’re trying to get in touch with forgot their phone, or the battery is dead or it’s on silent or turned it off for some reason.
A battle over online speech is raging. Social media app Parler is down and not expected to come back anytime soon. Before Amazon cut hosting for the Twitter alternative, it was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores. Aside from the app, you could also access Parler on the web. Its site is down, too.
One of the most exciting times of the year for tech geeks is when the Consumer Electronics Show rolls around. This annual event, which is held in Las Vegas, has been showcasing the newest gadgets from innovators’ minds since the late 1960s — and it’s still going strong. Unlike previous years, though, this year’s show is completely virtual, making it the first digital CES ever.
Most of us made resolutions heading into the new year, like trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Tap or click here for tech resolutions that you can actually keep. Technology can help you take control of your fitness routine like never before if you need a little help. One great option is to get a fitness tracker like Fitbit.
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the U.S. hasn’t exactly been going according to plan. Despite plans for 20 million vaccines by the end of 2020, only 5.3 million doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have been administered. Healthcare workers and residents and employees of long-term care facilities are first in line.
