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Yesterday, the biggest names of Big Tech testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. At times it was heated and testy — but now we know Big Tech’s biggest fear.
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How fast is your internet? For many people, the answer is not fast enough. But that might be changing soon thanks to advancements from two corners of the tech industry: 5G and satellite internet.
According to early adopters, 5G is insanely fast — in some cases beating out most home Wi-Fi connections. Tap or click here to see if 5G is available in your area.
Copyright violations are a big deal — and most social media sites heavily enforce them. If you post a copyrighted video or song to YouTube, for example, all it takes is a quick report from the license-holder and your content gets removed instantly.
Remember that old Workflow app that came loaded on the iPhone? Probably not — it wasn’t the most popular app by any means.
Well, Workflow may become a bit more popular soon because it’s gotten a major upgrade. These days, Workflow is known as Shortcuts, and it’s a really useful productivity app. Need help managing your to-do list? These apps will help.
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. It’s been an easy way to keep in touch with friends and family during the pandemic, but it can be frustrating to deal with the platform itself.
Facebook has had its share of controversies and security issues over the last few years, making us wary of using it. That’s not the only issue, though. Facebook can also frustrate you because it also has tight control over any content posted to its platform — including what posts you’ll see on your News Feed.
Americans consume a ton of tech every year — and with every gadget we buy, we also leave behind plenty of waste. Everything we purchase ends up in the garbage at some point — but what really happens to our devices once we throw them out?
Don’t sit so close to the TV. You’ll ruin your eyesight! Don’t turn up the volume on your headphones. You’ll damage your hearing! Don’t stand next to the speaker at a concert. You’ll blow your eardrums!
People have always worried about how technology would affect their health. A few decades ago, the concern was old tube TVs would affect our vision or loud music from Walkmans would damage our hearing. These days, the concern has shifted to what smartphones and other devices are doing to our bodies.
Scroll through the photo gallery on your phone. I bet you have hundreds or even thousands of photos. Those are all precious memories you can’t replace if they’re lost.
Ever struggle to find a specific picture in your collection? Here’s a super simple trick that works for iPhones and Androids. You can thank me later.
If you’ve seen an influx of annoying texts on your smartphone recently, you’re not alone. Scammers are increasingly shifting to text messages as their preferred strategy — and they’ve got plenty of new tricks up their sleeves to hook unsuspecting victims.
It can be unsettling when you consider what makes a smart TV in your home “smart.” Because a smart TV connects to the internet, collecting data about you and your viewing habits is possible. Add apps into the picture and the data tracking accelerates.
There’s almost nothing like a good scare. Your heart races, your head fills with fear, and when it’s over, you feel both exhilarated and relieved.
You don’t need to visit a creepy haunted house this year to get scared out of your wits, though. There’s a way to get your fill of heart-pumping fear from the safety of your own couch.
