July 28, 2020
Siri, Alexa, Cortana and all the other smart assistants are helpful, but they’re far from human sounding. One tech company is looking to change that with realistic synthetic voices.
July 25, 2020
We know the Chinese have been stealing American technology for decades. But is Amazon doing the same thing?
July 24, 2020
If you think that your iPhone camera is great now, wait till you hear what Apple is planning next. This camera won’t just rival that built into phones like the Galaxy S20 Ultra — it’s even better.
July 23, 2020
Owning a bar or restaurant has always been risky. The chances of it failing are very high — even in the best of times. But now it’s the worst of times, and America’s restaurants and bars are being literally wiped out.
July 22, 2020
We’ve known for decades that people are often more aggressive online than in person. But now, research from Michigan State and California State Universities proves what we already suspected: The heaviest users of social media really are trolls.
July 21, 2020
“How long will I be working from home?” This is the question asked every morning by hundreds of millions. The management of Zoom thinks it has the answer — and it’s one you won’t like.
July 20, 2020
Last week’s massive Twitter hack, targeting tech and business leaders, shows just how dangerous a social media platform can be in the wrong hands. And I’m talking about a lot more than the $120,000 the culprits stole.
July 17, 2020
If your school system is conducting online classes this fall, I’ve put together a list of questions you need to ask before school starts again.
July 16, 2020
Since COVID-19 took over our lives, you’re probably spending more time on news sites looking for answers — how bad is it, new symptoms, where’s the vaccine. Because so much of the news today is downright depressing, you’re now doom surfing or doom scrolling. Here’s my advice on how to cut this harmful habit.
July 15, 2020
Back in 2017, Apple admitted to intentionally slowing down the performance of certain phones when the battery was older or low on juice. Apple agreed to pay up to $500 million dollars in a settlement. Today, you can get your cut.
July 14, 2020
As hundreds of companies boycott Facebook’s ad platform, here’s yet another outrageous example of why Facebook management is out to lunch.
July 13, 2020
Watch your email. The tax deadline is nearly here, and criminals are going all out to take advantage. You may receive a very legitimate-looking email with the logo of any one of America’s largest tax preparation companies.
July 10, 2020
New cars are roving computers, loaded with hardware, software and the ability to get over-the-air updates. It makes sense that car makers can turn features on and off whenever they want to unless you pay for them. That’s what BMW is rolling out.
July 9, 2020
Amazon stock inched past the $3,000 per share mark, which put the tech giant’s total market capitalization at a staggering $1.5 trillion. Now the question becomes, how big can it get?
When the United States government officially rolls out its virus tracing app, there will be promises of increased safety and a quicker end to the pandemic. But should you install it on your smartphone?
July 7, 2020
Apple is making a big change that means its Mac computers are about to get much more powerful and whole lot faster.
July 6, 2020
Years ago, consumers dropped cable in droves for cheaper streaming options. Now, streaming companies are capitalizing and prices are creeping up. Could going back to cable actually save you money?
July 3, 2020
Social media’s promise to bring us closer has failed miserably. This holiday weekend, I encourage you to step away from all the timelines, comments and messages. You’ll thank me later.
July 2, 2020
After years of arrogance and ignorance, Facebook is finally paying for letting terrorists, child molesters and racists run rampant. The cost could be enormous.
July 1, 2020
Millions have ditched Facebook and its toxicity. If you’re craving community online, there are some other options. Here’s what you need to know.