February 10, 2020
Sharing is caring, right? Well, not always. Peer-to-peer car rental apps allow you to rent your car to a perfect stranger or the other way and around. And honestly, that’s a terrible idea. I’ll tell you why.
February 7, 2020
There are countless decisions to make as a parent, and today’s technology adds even more choices. One of the biggest? When your child should get his or her first smartphone. The choice is up to you, but I have some recommendations for kids under 10.
February 6, 2020
We’ve all got iPhones and Androids now, but before that, the BlackBerry reigned supreme — at least in some circles. Now the iconic brand is out of the phone game, again. Is it gone for good this time?
February 5, 2020
When it comes to software development and deployment, rushing is never the right answer. Just ask the company that created the tech behind the embarrassing Iowa caucus. What’s the solution? I have a novel idea.
February 4, 2020
Where there’s fear and uncertainty, there are criminals waiting to pounce. If you’re glued to your phone or computer reading about the coronavirus outbreak, be wary of news coming from anyone you don’t know. I’ll tell you why certain files could spell disaster for your data.
February 3, 2020
Online dating is a minefield. I’m not talking about awkward hellos, mixed signals or ghosting. I’m talking sexual predators that lurk in online dating and “hookup” apps, looking for their next victim. Now the government is stepping in to find out how protected users really are.
January 31, 2020
The coronavirus has people scared — there’s no doubt about that. Naturally, people are turning to Google for answers. And you’ll be shocked at just how much one search term is blowing up.
January 30, 2020
Are you worried about your privacy? Do you want to protect your personal information? If you’re like most Americans, you answered yes. But saying it and meaning it are two different things.
January 29, 2020
About 20% of American adults get their news through social media. And with a public health scare — the coronavirus — dominating headlines, fake news is spreading like crazy. What rumors are floating around and what should you do if you see them? I’ve got the scoop.
January 28, 2020
Long gone are the days of believing you can use major social media platforms and keep your info private. But a new option on the market takes things even further — connecting you with other users using facial recognition software. Yes, it’s as creepy as it sounds.
January 27, 2020
Apple and Google refuse to unlock the smartphones of criminals, so police are taking matters into their own hands. Learn how the NYPD is working to crack the encryption codes of iPhones and Android devices.
January 24, 2020
So much of your information is available for anyone to find. Not just your phone number, address or Social Security number — I’m talking much more personal. You know exactly what I mean if you’ve taken one of those mail-order DNA tests. So why are these once-popular kits taking a nosedive?
January 23, 2020
No matter how impressive your resume, it doesn’t matter if you can’t get it into the right hands. And with companies using artificial intelligence to screen candidates, you need to know how to get past the bots. Don’t make these silly mistakes that will curtail your search.
January 22, 2020
Surveillance cameras are virtually everywhere, and government officials are reportedly worried they may be in the sky too. If you have a hobby drone, learn why its days might be numbered.
January 21, 2020
Wearables aren’t just accessories like smart watches and fitness trackers anymore. A California startup has a prototype for augmented reality contacts, shown off at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, that might blow all those failed smart glasses out of the water. Would you buy a pair?
January 20, 2020
We think of Big Tech in the abstract — huge companies that control vast amounts of data and make a shocking amount of money. But how powerful are they, really? The biggest names in tech are worth more than you might believe.
January 17, 2020
A serious Windows 10 flaw has the National Security Agency sounding the alarm. The intelligence agency is urging users to update the operating system as soon as possible, due to a risky vulnerability that could affect 900 million devices.
January 16, 2020
There’s not much sadder than the look in my dog Abby’s eyes when I leave the house each morning. Most dog owners feel the same way, and tech companies are jumping in to help with content tailored for our furry friends. That’s right — a podcast for pups.
January 15, 2020
Equifax’s 2017 data breach compromised the credit and personal data of millions of Americans. Now the settlement has been agree upon, and your window for making a claim is rapidly shrinking. If you were impacted, file your claim now. Here’s how.
January 14, 2020
The federal government and big tech have long battled over balancing user privacy and law enforcement access. Now U.S. Attorney General William Barr is calling for Apple to unlock iPhones involved in a terrorist attack, and the question of backdoor access looms larger than ever.