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Technology and gadgets set out to make our lives easier and more comfortable. But that isn’t always the case. Late last year, several power banks were recalled due to fire risk.
Now, two separate fires, which cost the lives of 17 people, including eight children, were sparked by faulty gadgets. It took authorities several hours to extinguish the blazes in the Bronx, with one ranking at the top of New York City’s worst.
Social media has never been more popular, and new platforms seem to be launched often. Not all of them make it past the initial release, though. Take Parler as an example. Beyond the flurry of new users at launch, it was eventually pulled from various app stores.
Social media platforms like Facebook are regularly under fire for not doing enough to protect users’ privacy. Many platforms claim they collect data to serve targeted ads and that your information isn’t at risk. Do you believe that?
There is an old saying that if you want to know how something works, give it to a child, and they’ll figure it out. Sometimes, something odd happens with technology, like when Alexa told a child to put a penny on exposed electrical prongs.
Wireless earbuds are everywhere. They’re great for listening to tunes and podcasts during your commute and work just as well for calls and videos. They pair to your device via Bluetooth and are available from many manufacturers.
Robocalls, scam calls, sales pitches are annoying and enough to make you stop answering your phone. The thing is, by the time you start getting inundated with these types of calls, it’s too late to do much about it.
Social media is a wonderful tool to connect with friends and family. Facebook is the most popular, with almost 2 billion users logging in last year.
But for all the good it has done, there have been tons of problems. Like this scam that cost a user $5,000 through a bogus competition.
Setting up smart security cameras in your home can be a boon for keeping your family and belongings safe, but doing so can also open up a whole new can of worms.
As frustrating as it may be, utilizing a security camera in your home could allow easy access for hackers to spy on you. Ironically, the equipment you use to keep your family safe can be misused this way, but that’s the world we live in. Tap or click to see how hackers can hijack your smart home with lasers.
New year, new tech. “New” is a relevant term in the tech world, and there’s always something on the horizon, no matter how incremental the update may be.
You’re probably playing with the toys you got over the holidays. While you’re at it, you may want to take a new approach towards tech for the new year. Take care of your old devices, keep your new ones updated and get rid of some annoying distractions. Tap or click here for more on these simple tech resolutions.
Cybercriminals are getting better every day at finding new ways to rip people off. If it’s not taking advantage of thousands of flight cancellations, they aim at those working remotely from home.
A popular tool for remote workers is Google Docs. The online word processor and editor allow for creating and collaborating on documents. It is used by tons of companies and individuals.
