Archive for 'Tech'
Hands-Free Texting Is Dangerous Too
Apr 23, 2013 - We know that texting while driving isn't safe. But neither is using a voice-to-text app, new research says.
Did You Notice the Online Protest Against CISPA?
Apr 22, 2013 - Online protesters forced Congress to back down from the Stop Online Piracy Act, a bill they said would invade user privacy. Now Congress is proposing something some say is even worse.
Apple Agrees to $53M Settlement over Water Damage Claims
Apr 22, 2013 - Has Apple ever voided your warranty by claiming that you got an iPhone or iPod wet? You may be able to get some of this money.
5 Best New Apps
Apr 19, 2013 - Among the new options: Learn a language, practice yoga on the cheap, or play games with your "pets."
Your Clothes Could Soon Generate Electricity
Apr 18, 2013 - Not static electricity. This is power we could actually use every day from a new thermoelectric fabric technology that's incredibly cheap to make.
Ready for Motion-Controlled Computers?
Apr 18, 2013 - An affordable new technology might turn you into a computer wizard — maybe not an expert, but you'll be able to control things with your hands.
Cellphone Networks Fail in Emergencies: Here’s What to Do
Apr 17, 2013 - It's natural to call loved ones in a panicked moment — but what happens when everybody's trying at the same time?
5 Free, Handy Price Comparison Apps
Apr 15, 2013 - If you have a smartphone, there's no reason not to make sure you get the best deal.
PC Sales Are Plummeting and Prices Are Dropping
Apr 13, 2013 - Sales of personal computers just had the sharpest decline since records started being kept. .
Show Me the Money: Computer Programmers Now Getting Agents
Apr 13, 2013 - The geeks are becoming celebrities: the best are now getting their own professional representatives.
What Are Bitcoins, And Why Are They Suddenly Losing Value?
Apr 11, 2013 - The digital currency is getting some attention after losing half its value in a 6-hour window.
Job Recruiters Are Turning to Twitter
Apr 11, 2013 - If you think a page is too short for a resume, try cramming it into 140 characters.
More People Multitasking While Watching TV
Apr 11, 2013 - More people are watching TV on their own terms -- which often means with a tablet in hand. Also, more families are 'zero TV households.'
E-Textbooks Tell Teachers If You Actually Read Them
Apr 10, 2013 - New technology is helping professors spy on student study habits to make sure they're trying to learn.
Area Codes May Be Unrelated to Geography Soon
Apr 10, 2013 - Your phone number might not be an indicator of where you live for much longer.
