Category: Tech
This is The Right Way to Charge Your Phone
Written by: Kathleen St. John
For all the ease and convenience of smartphones, they sure can cause a headache. Nothing like watching the sliver of battery life evaporate while standing in …
QR codes on gravestones provide digital memories for those left behind
Written by: Margeaux Baulch Klein
QR codes are everywhere these days — and now, they’re even turning up in cemeteries. Make a visit to your local cemetery and you might see …
How to protect yourself from ‘smishing’ scams
Written by: Brittany Anas
Have you ever received a text message from a random number alerting you that you’ve won a prize, gift card or “special government benefits”” Or how …
How to keep Google from deleting your unused account
Written by: Kathleen St. John
Remember when you signed up for a second Google account? Maybe you needed to send a second temporary email address, or wanted to secure a great …
10 of Time’s best inventions of 2023 are actually really affordable
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
Isn’t it great to know that people are constantly thinking up products to make our lives easier? Time Magazine’s list of the 200 best inventions of …
Pigeons solve problems the same way AI does, according to science
Written by: Tod Caviness
You might not have much of an opinion about pigeons unless you live in a big city — and if you do, that opinion is probably …
Bacon-cooking gadget lets you skip the frying
Written by: Andrew Krehbiel
Give me all the bacon and eggs that you have. I will cook the eggs on the stove. Then, I’ll cook the bacon with this gadget …
Coca-Cola launches first drink co-created by artificial intelligence
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
Coca-Cola’s latest soda creation is more than just a new flavor — it’s looking toward the future. The very distant future. New Coca-Cola Y3000 imagines what …
Set your iPhone to wish your friends happy birthday automatically
Written by: Bridget Sharkey
Never give a belated birthday greeting again. If you have an iPhone, you have a built-in birthday butler who will wish your friends and family “Happy …
10 gadgets Boomers & GenX grew up with that are nearly obsolete
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
Sometimes, it feels like technology moves so quickly that you could blink and find yourself behind the times. Devices that were once staples of everyday life …
Why Microsoft is eyeing ChatGPT for Bing
Written by: James Flippin
What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an AI-powered language chatbot developed by tech research firm OpenAI. Designed to answer user questions, it’s recently surged in popularity …
12 ways to save cash on electronics this holiday season
Written by: Timothy Moore
Having the newest iPhone and a 60-inch TV in every room of your house might sound like a dream worth aspiring to, but hold that thought. …
Al Franken takes on Alexa, Siri and digital privacy in new sketch
Written by: Travis Taylor
Soon after Al Franken was sworn in as a Senator, his counsel, current FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, had the idea of creating a Judiciary subcommittee …
Do you think ‘killer’ robots should be banned?
Written by: Anna Fleck
The Netherlands deployed its first lethal autonomous weapons last month, according to the military and intelligence trade journal Janes. The move marks the first time that a NATO army …
Low-cost internet & mobile plans for seniors
Written by: Andrew Cole
In an ever-changing world where social media, video calls, and texting have become the norm, we all need to stay connected with our loved ones. …
Can you really remain anonymous on the internet? Yes, here’s how
Written by: Aliza Vigderman and Gabe Turner
We use Chrome as our browser and Google as our search engine, which means that everything we do online is tracked. That’s why, when we check …
Do security cameras really deter crime?
Written by: Aliza Vigderman
At Security.org, we’ve tested out dozens of different home security cameras to see how well they work. However, many people aren’t convinced that security cameras …
3 great smart TVs for outdoor watching
Written by: Alex Andonovska
In recent years, smart home living has expanded outside the home. It has become easier to set up and manage outdoor living thanks to the expansion …
This grandma converted an old Honda into an electric car & we’re obsessed
Written by: Olivia Rosane
A New Zealand grandma has found a way to be the change she wants to see in the world. Sixty-three-year-old Rosemary Penwarden converted an …
Creating a smart home on any budget
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Your first step in turning your home into a smart home is to buy a hub or a controller. This is the brains or control center which tells …
Why are fake accounts causing Elon Musk to question Twitter’s business model?
Written by: James Flippin
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has put his plans to buy Twitter (TWTR) on hold unless the social media company can provide convincing data concerning …
Here’s how to do a wine tasting with Amazon Echo
Written by: GearBrain
Use these with any of your Amazon Echo devices from an Echo Mini to an Echo Show to help you track the weather, be a better …
The best waterproof Bluetooth speakers for the shower, pool & beach
Written by: Alistair Charlton
With the weather getting warmer and summer coming soon, it’s time to take your music outside and enjoy some tunes by the pool, at the beach …
Smart home tech that can actually lower your utility bills
Written by: Carrie Pallardy
As gas prices surge across the country, many Americans are looking for ways to save on energy costs, both in their cars and at home. Over …
Looking for post-Super Bowl TV deals? Here’s what you should know first
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Buying a new TV can be a minefield. Acronyms are the order of the day, served up with a side of competing technologies and an extra …
Emergency bag essentials that can get you through almost anything
Written by: Lee Stevens
Whether you’re stuck in your car during a snowstorm, evacuating before a hurricane hits, fleeing a wildfire or dealing with another emergency, you’ll be safer and …
The 30 most anticipated games of 2022
Written by: Angelo DArgenio
The year 2021 was weird for video games. It was full of delayed projects but also full of new announcements. It’s clear that the gaming industry …
23 gear goodies you must have for a winter road trip
Written by: Casandra Karpiak
Road trips can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. However, there are many variables to consider when going on a road trip, from …
Love games? These apps let you earn while you play
Written by: JakeBryan Bonifacio
Have you been trying to beat a new level on Candy Crush for hours on end? Are you working tirelessly at night to beat your best …
Xbox Mini Fridge available for pre-order starting today
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Microsoft concluded its E3 press conference in June with an unexpected hardware announcement. But instead of revealing a new console or accessory like a gamepad …
