Tech
‘Brain Training’ Company to Pay $2 Million for Bogus Claims
Krystal Steinmetz on January 5, 2016
The company behind Lumosity claimed that its online games would make players smarter and even delay the onset of dementia. Federal regulators were not impressed.
Are Emoji-Based Passwords the Key to Hampering Hackers?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 3, 2016
If these researchers have it right, you may be able to shed lengthy, hard-to-remember passwords for a picture and pattern-based system. 🙂
Microsoft to Notify Users Targeted by Governments
Karla Bowsher on December 31, 2015
You can now expect an alert whenever a government starts snooping around your Microsoft account. Learn more.
The Most Hated US Internet Provider Is…
Krystal Steinmetz on December 30, 2015
Although many consumers aren’t happy with their Internet service provider, this one clearly leads the pack for most consumer complaints.
Introducing: Jeans That Never Need Washing?
Krystal Steinmetz on December 30, 2015
A California startup says its new denim jeans don’t need washing and will never stink or stain. They could save us a lot of water, but will the technology pan out?
Jobs Are Changing in Ways That Could Improve Your Quality of Life
Jim Gold on December 28, 2015
You could benefit as flexible job opportunities continue to grow, pushed by the demands of workers, especially the now-dominant millennials.
What Our 2015 Google Searches Reveal About Us
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
You might expect “fluff” to dominate the top Internet searches of the year, but that’s not necessarily the case.
Why Are Americans Ditching Broadband Internet?
Karla Bowsher on December 22, 2015
The percentage of American homes with broadband has fallen from an all-time high of 70 percent in 2013 to 67 percent this year. What is going on?
LifeLock to Pay $100 Million to Settle FTC Contempt Charges
Krystal Steinmetz on December 18, 2015
In what the FTC described as a ‘particularly troubling’ case, the government accuses the identity theft protection firm of deceptive advertising and failing to protect customers’ data.
Caution: This Year’s Hottest Gift May Burst Into Flames
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
Hoverboards — who wouldn’t want one of those? But their risk as a fire hazard has prompted the postal service and airlines to bar them and some retailers to pull them off the shelves.
The Perfect Gift for a Netflix Lover?
Karla Bowsher on December 17, 2015
Tend to doze off while watching Netflix? These socks send a signal to your TV that automatically pauses your show. Best of all, you can make them yourself.
Creeped Out By How Much Online Giants Seem to Know About You?
Ari Cetron on December 17, 2015
A bill under consideration in Congress could create a ‘do not track’ registry and enforcement mechanisms to limit collection and use of personal information.
This Invention Could Dramatically Cut Your Laundry Costs
Ari Cetron on December 17, 2015
The patent-pending product could reduce water and detergent costs by 95 percent — eventually.
Now That’s Power: New Smartphone Promises 15-Day Battery Life
Krystal Steinmetz on December 16, 2015
This $240 smartphone from a Chinese maker isn’t the fanciest, but if its claims are accurate, its battery life makes it a power ninja compared to your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone.
2015 Was a Depressing Year on Facebook
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
This year has been punctuated by violence and upheaval, and Facebook chatter reflects that fact. Read the sobering list of 2015’s most talked-about topics.
Apple Watch Prices Falling — Is New Version Coming?
Karla Bowsher on December 11, 2015
Best Buy and Target are now offering $100 discounts on the Apple Watch, spurring speculation that a new version of the wearable technology is on the way.
38 Cities to Receive AT&T’s Ultra-Fast Internet Service
Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2015
Want to download an HD movie in just over a half-minute? Find out if AT&T’s lightning-fast Internet service is coming to your hometown.
This Career Field Is Begging for Workers
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2015
The demand for one kind of job regularly exceeds the supply of applicants — with the shortfall estimated to reach 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2022. Find out more.
Facebook Is Testing Out a Live Video Feature
Karla Bowsher on December 4, 2015
Facebook is rolling out two new features that may change how people use the social media site.
Online Purchases Shrink With Screen Size, New Data Show
Krystal Steinmetz on December 1, 2015
As e-commerce explodes, individual purchases tend to vary according to the device. Consumers still prefer the experience and perceived security of the desktop for larger ticket items.
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