Tech
Do New iPhones Break More Easily?
B.T. Ballenger on October 1, 2013
Apple has 2 new versions of the iPhone, called the 5s and the 5c. Both are less durable than the iPhone 5, according to one company’s tests.
Why the Police Want You to Upgrade to iOS 7
Guest Blogger on September 30, 2013
The new operating system has a feature that can make your iPhone useless to thieves, if you turn the feature on.
Can Target Take On Netflix With Streaming Service?
B.T. Ballenger on September 26, 2013
There’s a new site to access digital movies and TV — Target Ticket. How do the prices compare?
Had Too Much to Drink? New Apps Can Tell
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
The smartphone apps, with a small attachment, can read blood-alcohol levels, predict when users will sober up, and even call a cab.
Some Smartphones Worth $300 in Walmart’s Trade-In Program
B.T. Ballenger on September 15, 2013
The credit can be applied to a new phone purchased with a two-year wireless contract or with Walmart’s prepaid plan.
How To Make Your Smartphone Battery Last Longer
B.T. Ballenger on September 10, 2013
Smartphones can do a lot of stuff at once, but they don’t always need to.
The NSA Can Break Many Forms of Internet Security
B.T. Ballenger on September 6, 2013
There’s evidence the NSA can access most online banking, medical and communications records, thanks to exploits that (hopefully) only it knows about.
What Google Glass Can and Can’t Do
B.T. Ballenger on September 4, 2013
So how does this wearable computer stuff actually work? Can it recognize photos? Does it record everything?
Has Smartphone Culture Gone Too Far?
B.T. Ballenger on September 4, 2013
People seem to use their smartphones everywhere these days: In bed, during movies, at dinner. Is it too much? And will it ever stop?
Scammers Are Getting Better at Hacking Your Smartphone
Guest Blogger on September 4, 2013
Even if smartphone users avoid clicking on booby-trapped spam e-mails and downloading apps from rogue locations, they’re not entirely in the clear.
Don’t Text Drivers: You Could Be Sued if They Crash
B.T. Ballenger on September 3, 2013
A New Jersey appeals court ruled that people have a responsibility not to text people they have reason to believe are behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.
Facebook Is Changing the Rules So It Can Keep Selling Your Face
B.T. Ballenger on August 30, 2013
Facebook is proposing a policy update that will ensure its right to keep sticking your name and photo next to advertisements sent to your friends without compensating you.
Would You Prefer a Credit Score Based on Your Facebook Friends?
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2013
Some nontraditional lenders use your history on social networks and online payment sites to determine creditworthiness. Is that better or worse than the way credit scores usually work?
Beware the Priceline Hotels Pro App
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2013
This Priceline app isn’t quite the same as the free one offered by the company.
Are Pets Ready for Apps of Their Own?
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2013
Can dogs and cats enjoy iPads? Some people think so.
Google Plans Live Video Help-With-Anything Service
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2013
You’re probably familiar with Google Hangout, the Google+ video chat service. What about Helpouts?
9 Household Items That Could Be Spying on You
Guest Blogger on August 21, 2013
Household appliances that are connected to the Internet can be hacked and used against us. This is not far-fetched.
Turn Your Wall Into a Touchscreen With $150 Software
B.T. Ballenger on August 15, 2013
A Microsoft Kinect paired with this software installed on a computer with Windows 8 can create a touch-sensitive projection up to 45 inches wide.
Lost Your Cellphone? Here’s What to Do
Guest Blogger on August 14, 2013
Take these four steps to increase the likelihood that you’ll find your phone or at least protect your identity.
Concerned About Privacy? Don’t Use Gmail
B.T. Ballenger on August 12, 2013
Google’s attorneys say that people sending email to a Gmail account shouldn’t expect privacy.
781 - 800 of 1,192
