Archive for 'Tech'
Facebook Wants Even More Personal Information
Apr 10, 2013 - They're partnering with more companies that collect information about you so they can target ads.
Get Free Movies and TV by Watching Ads
Apr 08, 2013 - Pick the ads you want to subject your eyeballs to and score free films and TV episodes.
Do We Need Voice Mail Anymore?
Apr 03, 2013 - Younger people who drive technology trends think voice mail takes too long to get to the point, and favor text messages or email instead. Phone companies notice.
Amazon’s Got a Secret
Apr 03, 2013 - Is the company making a smartphone? A recent hire suggests it might be.
Teen Tech Millionaire: Just Do It
Mar 28, 2013 - 17-year-old Nick D'Aloisio, who just sold an app to Yahoo for a rumored $30 million, says you're never too young for success.
Government May Soon Allow Electronics on Planes
Mar 26, 2013 - We're always told to shut off our devices for takeoff, but the Federal Aviation Administration seems ready to change the rules.
You May Be Kissing Traditional Cable Goodbye
Mar 22, 2013 - Things are happening in TV land that could bring down the curtain on pricey bundled cable packages. But there are ways to cut the cable now.
Verizon and Cablevision Support Unbundling Channels You Don’t Care About
Mar 20, 2013 - Two major cable providers finally agree with consumers who want to ditch and stop paying for channels they don't watch.
Follow These 4 Tips and You Won’t Freak If You Lose Your Smartphone
Mar 20, 2013 - Having a mini-computer in your pocket or purse is convenient, but loss or theft can quickly turn convenience into catastrophe. Take these steps now to prevent major stress later.
Celebrity Credit Reports Posted Online
Mar 13, 2013 - Hackers now probably know the credit scores of everybody from Michelle Obama to Beyonce and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Shopping for a Loan or Savings Account? Beware Online Rate Searches
Mar 13, 2013 - A percentage point difference on a mortgage rate could mean tens of thousands. That's why it's important to use online rate searches – but not until you understand how they work.
How Companies Are Limiting Your Ability to Sue
Mar 12, 2013 - You probably haven't noticed, but in the past couple of years, Sony, Microsoft and Netflix have all change the rules to keep you from joining a class-action lawsuit.
Google Glass Already Being Banned In Some Places
Mar 11, 2013 - The tech company's eye-catching eyewear isn't even for sale yet, but that isn't stopping at least one business from rejecting it.
Will We Soon Be Able to Resell E-Books and Digital Music?
Mar 11, 2013 - Apple and Amazon appear to be building systems for selling used e-books, as well as digital music, movies and software. Publishers and media companies aren't thrilled.
You Can Now Get Free Internet at Home and Away
Mar 08, 2013 - Several startups are challenging the status quo and offering cheap – even free – wireless Internet. It's about time.
