Archive for 'Tech'

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.

Apple Patenting Solar-Powered Phone, Working on Wrist Devices
Feb 11, 2013 - While these projects may or may not ever see the light of day, there's plenty of evidence Apple is still thinking and experimenting outside the box.

8 Tax Apps for Easier and Faster Filing
Feb 11, 2013 - Hate sitting down to do your taxes and then waiting for your refund? Take advantage of these tax apps for your smartphone and tablet to file your return in record time.

AOL Still Makes $500 Million a Year on Dial-Up Internet
Feb 08, 2013 - Despite more than a decade of faster and sometimes free alternatives, dial-up still makes a lot of money.