Archive for 'Tech'

Google Working on Same-Day Shipping Project
Mar 07, 2013 - A rumored express service could be cheaper than Amazon Prime and incorporate delivery from popular brick-and-mortar stores.

Protect Your Data From Disaster With Online Backup
Mar 07, 2013 - Haven't backed up your hard drive? Save yourself the agony of losing all your precious files with these online backup services.

White House Supports Unlockable Cell Phones
Mar 06, 2013 - Over 100,000 people petitioned the government to reverse a law making it illlegal to unlock your cellphone for use on other networks. They got the response they wanted.

Apple is Censoring Email
Mar 05, 2013 - iCloud email users won't receive messages with certain words in them – and Apple doesn't tell anybody when it happens.

A Date to Mars Will Happen in 5 Years
Mar 01, 2013 - Men are from Mars, and one woman is going to take her husband back there on a millionaire's dime.

Another Social Network Wants To Save You Money
Feb 28, 2013 - Foursquare users can now get some special discounts when they connect a credit card to the app.

Cablevision Adds Sports Programming Fee
Feb 26, 2013 - Whether they actually watch sports or not, Cablevision customers are going to pay for the privilege.

Pirates May Lose Their Internet Connection
Feb 26, 2013 - A new "six strikes" copyright alert system is now in place through the major Internet providers. Illegal downloads could shut you out.

Your Smartphone Might Cause a Wreck
Feb 25, 2013 - Not from texting: Because of poor government planning in the quest for smarter cars.

How Google Searches Get Criminals Caught
Feb 22, 2013 - Law enforcement can scour search histories to find clues. You can't stop them, but you can at least stop other people who might come across your data.

Facebook Forces 104-Year-Old To Lie About Her Age
Feb 21, 2013 - The site won't let a woman born in 1908 list that as her birth year. After some publicity, Facebook said they'll fix it.

Report: All Those Hackings Came From the Chinese Military
Feb 19, 2013 - Heard about the hacks on Coca-Cola, Halliburton, and The New York Times? It may all be coming from one building in China, and one company is outing some of the alleged hackers.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Know When an Email Is Safe?
Feb 19, 2013 - Odds are you or someone you know is going to fall for an email scam. But avoiding email issues is easy – if you follow a few simple rules.

American Express Users Get Discounts on Twitter
Feb 12, 2013 - Got an Amex card and a Twitter account? You can get exclusive deals, like a $25 gift card for $15.

How to Listen to Grammy Nominees Free and Buy Their Music Cheap
Feb 12, 2013 - Looking to listen to Grammy winners and nominees? Here's how to play this year's best music for free or download Grammy-nominated albums for as little as $2.99.