Tech
How Facebook Defines Nudity And Other No-Nos
Karla Bowsher on March 16, 2015
The social media network has clarified language and added examples in its community standards.
5 Ways to Join the Billionaires’ Club
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 16, 2015
Taking a cue from the Forbes billionaire list, here’s how to join the ranks of the mega-rich.
Amazon Launches Store Showcasing New Gadgets and Inventions
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
The e-commerce giant is working with startups to offer customers direct and exclusive access to freshly minted products.
Big Brother Wants More Control Over Your Computer
Karla Bowsher on March 13, 2015
Critics say a proposed change in federal search warrant procedures could put your computer at risk.
FTC: DirecTV Duped Consumers with Hidden Fees, Deceptive Ads
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission is suing DirecTV for allegedly misleading consumers about the cost of its programming.
Scary Email From ‘Bureau of Defaulters?’ Delete It!
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers not to be taken in by a phony agency or shaken by their threatening email messages.
Who Needs a PC When You Can Shop By Phone or Tablet?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 10, 2015
Almost half of online customers at these major retailers are mobile-only shoppers.
HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ (And More) Streaming Soon to an Apple Device Near You
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2015
HBO’s stand-alone streaming service will be available in April, offering consumers one more reason to walking away from cable. But you’ll have to use an Apple device to get in on the launch.
Target to Cut Thousands of Jobs, Invest Heavily in Mobile
Krystal Steinmetz on March 9, 2015
A dramatic increase in mobile traffic is driving the retail giant to restructure and focus on its online customers.
Time Is Up: Apple Watch Announcement Expected Today
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2015
The Apple Watch “Spring Forward” event kicks off at 10 a.m. PT today.
Win Up to $25,000 in FTC’s Robocall Crackdown Contests
Jim Gold on March 6, 2015
The FTC calls on humans to help in the battle against the scourge of robocalls.
Craft Market Etsy Plans to Put Shares of Itself on Sale
Jim Gold on March 6, 2015
Can an IPO of the online marketplace for handcrafted items make a splash on Wall Street?
Young and Crazy Rich: List Names Record Number of Billionaires Under Age 40
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2015
Find out who joined the old guard (Bill Gates, Warren Buffett et al.) on the Forbes richest list, including a 24-year-old entrepreneur, and how they made their fortunes.
Hello, Cyborg! A Chip Implanted in Your Skin Can Replace Passwords and More
Guest Blogger on March 3, 2015
One man demonstrates how a tiny digital chip implanted in his hand can be used to store access codes, authentication information and other useful data.
This Simple Idea Could Cut Costs for College Students Across the US
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2015
A modest move toward open-source, electronic textbooks could save $1 billion for U.S. students annually, according to a new report.
Bank Branches Disappearing Across the United States
Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2015
JP Morgan Chase recently announced it’s closing 300 bank branches in the U.S. Big banks are closing branch locations, leaving consumers with mobile banking opportunities and ATMs.
Coming Soon: Grocery Store Beacons That Send You Discounts, Aisle by Aisle
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2015
A high-tech solution for brick-and-mortar stores — and customers who always forget their coupons at home.
Why Net Neutrality is Important
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 26, 2015
In the latest chapter of a long and heated battle over net neutrality, the FCC passed a measure to ensure that websites have equal access to Internet capacity. Think this is a topic only a nerd could love? Think again.
FCC Votes ‘Yes’ on Net Neutrality Rules
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2015
The Federal Communications Commission approved a new set of rules, classifying broadband Internet service as a utility.
Are There Gremlins in That PayPal Email?
Guest Blogger on February 25, 2015
Pause before entering your credentials! Cybercriminals have made it almost impossible for a casual observer to distinguish phishing emails from the real PayPal messages.
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