Tech
Love Electronics? You’re Entering Hog Heaven
B.T. Ballenger on November 22, 2013
Best Buy and Walmart have both said making sales is more important than making money right now. Get ready for the 2013 electronics price war.
6 Money-Saving Shopping Apps
B.T. Ballenger on November 19, 2013
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of shopping apps. These are some of the best. They include a shopping social network and a quick way to browse hundreds of sale catalogs.
Facebook Etiquette for Dummies
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 13, 2013
No, we’re not saying you’re dumb, but you’ll definitely want to read these simple guidelines for using Facebook the right way.
Why Retailers Are No Longer Freaked Out About “Showrooming”
B.T. Ballenger on November 13, 2013
Retailers aren’t as scared of online shoppers as they were a year ago, thanks to revamped price-match policies and other improvements.
Some Amazon Reviewers Don’t Pay for the Stuff They Review
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2013
Amazon organizes getting a bunch of free stuff for its top reviewers in exchange for their opinions about products. Does that affect how you look at the site’s reviews?
Facebook May Start Tracking Your Cursor
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2013
The company is testing technology that could literally monitor and record your every move on its website. And at least one other company already does.
Coming Soon: You Can Leave Your Electronics on During Takeoff and Landing
B.T. Ballenger on November 1, 2013
Each airline will implement the change separately, but by next year you should be able to use your electronics during takeoff. Finally!
5 Things Not to Do on the Internet While Flying
Guest Blogger on October 30, 2013
What should we give up when getting online a mile high? Is it better to forgo the Internet altogether when you’re on a plane?
YouTube Will Begin Charging for More Content
B.T. Ballenger on October 25, 2013
A combination of new services could have users paying more than $10 a month for their favorite YouTube content. Will you pay?
Consumer Reports: Robotic Vacuums Aren’t as Good
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2013
Robotic vacuums aren’t ready to replace traditional ones, though a $450 model does a respectable job.
Touch Screen of the Future: The Ability to Feel Things On-Screen
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2013
Imagine being able to feel what you see on a tablet or smartphone screen instead of smooth glass. Disney’s working on it.
New Rules: No Robocalls, Texts Without Your Written Consent
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2013
More restrictions were placed this week on businesses that use automated dialing techniques. It’s not an end to telemarketing, but it does require clearer consent.
A Survivor’s Guide to New Social Media Privacy Changes
Guest Blogger on October 17, 2013
Twitter, Google and Facebook have all made changes to the way others can access you and your accounts. Here’s how to protect your privacy.
Netflix: Coming to a Cable Box Near You?
B.T. Ballenger on October 15, 2013
The streaming service is in talks with cable companies to put itself on their boxes. That would mean cable customers could use Netflix without any additional device or an Internet-connected TV.
T-Mobile Drops International Roaming Charges
B.T. Ballenger on October 14, 2013
T-Mobile will no longer impose crazy fees for wireless service in a foreign country. What a concept.
Facebook: No More Hiding From Searches
B.T. Ballenger on October 11, 2013
Bad news, Facebook lurkers: The site won’t let you stay out of search results anymore.
Coming Soon: An App for Eating Roadkill
B.T. Ballenger on October 11, 2013
Montana is planning the launch of a smartphone app for acquiring permits to eat roadkill.
Is LinkedIn Spamming Everyone You Know?
B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2013
A lawsuit claims the website spams users’ email contacts without consent. Has it happened to you?
What’s Next in TVs and Phones – Curved Screens?
B.T. Ballenger on October 9, 2013
Samsung and LG now have curved smartphones and TVs — but why? Are you interested?
3 Ways to Make Totally Free Long-Distance Calls
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2013
Stop paying by the minute to make your calls. Where there’s Internet, there’s a better way.
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