Tech
Vast Empty Spaces in Once-Thriving Malls Being Put to New Use
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2014
Struggling shopping malls are filling empty department stores with data centers.
Taylor Swift Breaks Up With Spotify
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2014
The pop idol has pulled all of her music from the popular music streaming site.
Americans Pay More and Get Slower Speeds Than Other Internet Users
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2014
A new study shows that many Americans have slow, expensive Internet that lags behind what’s available in other parts of the world.
Government Sues AT&T for Allegedly ‘Throttling’ Unlimited Data Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2014
The Federal Trade Commission says AT&T’s unlimited data customers are getting greatly reduced speeds when they’ve used a certain amount of data.
IPhone 6 Feature Prevents Law Enforcement From Accessing Your Data
Krystal Steinmetz on October 25, 2014
U.S. law enforcement is not happy with the new encryption setting on the iPhone 6, which it said hinders its investigative abilities.
MasterCard Introducing Fingerprint-Scanning Credit Card
Krystal Steinmetz on October 23, 2014
With added security in mind, MasterCard and Zwipe have created a contactless credit card with a fingerprint sensor.
Security Expert: Uninstall Your Flashlight App Immediately
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
Your flashlight app could be shining a light on your personal information, spying on you and stealing your data.
Apple Pay Begins: What You Need to Know
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
If you have an iPhone 6, you can now leave your bulky wallet at home and pay for many purchases with your phone.
HBO Without Cable: It’s Planning a Stand-Alone Service
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
If you love “Game of Thrones,” but hate cable, HBO’s latest announcement may appeal to you.
Is the iPhone 6 Worth Tearing Your Hair Out?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 14, 2014
Some users of the new iPhone say the phone is ripping out their hair – including beard hair – when they move it away from their face.
Uber Gets “F” Rating from BBB
Krystal Steinmetz on October 13, 2014
The ridesharing service’s contentious surge-pricing strategy pushed Uber to the BBB’s lowest rating.
Hate Facebook? Say Hello to Ad-Free Ello
Krystal Steinmetz on October 9, 2014
Ello is a new ad-free social network dubbed the “anti-Facebook.”
If Your Hotel Tries to Block Your Personal Wi-Fi, Show Them This Article
Krystal Steinmetz on October 8, 2014
The FCC fined Marriott $600,000 for jamming guests’ personal hotspots and charging them fees to connect to the Internet.
Missed Loan Payment? Your Car Might Not Start
Krystal Steinmetz on October 1, 2014
Some subprime borrowers’ cars have tracking devices and remote kill switches.
Do You Text While Walking? This Lane Was Made for You
Krystal Steinmetz on October 1, 2014
A city in China has a sidewalk specifically for walkers who are using their cellphones.
Is It OK to Use Your Smartphone While Dining in a Restaurant?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 30, 2014
A new survey examines when and where it’s appropriate to be on a mobile phone.
4 Months of Emails Are MIA — What Should We Do?
Christopher Elliott on September 30, 2014
Gavin Sullivan’s parents are missing four months’ worth of emails, and they think Comcast is to blame. What should they do?
Are In-Flight Mobile Phone Calls a Recipe for Disaster and Passenger Fights?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 29, 2014
Steps are being taken to ban in-flight cellphone calls on commercial aircraft in the U.S.
Don’t Update Your iPhone Operating System (Yet)
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2014
Apple yanked the first update of its mobile operating system software after users reported big issues with it.
Coming Soon: A World Without Wallets?
Maryalene LaPonsie on September 25, 2014
Apple is all about changing the way we live, and now they want us to ditch our wallets.
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