Tech
Celebrity Credit Reports Posted Online
B.T. Ballenger on March 13, 2013
Hackers now probably know the credit scores of everybody from Michelle Obama to Beyonce and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Shopping for a Loan or Savings Account? Beware Online Rate Searches
B.T. Ballenger on March 13, 2013
A percentage point difference on a mortgage rate could mean tens of thousands. That’s why it’s important to use online rate searches – but not until you understand how they work.
How Companies Are Limiting Your Ability to Sue
B.T. Ballenger on March 12, 2013
You probably haven’t noticed, but in the past couple of years, Sony, Microsoft and Netflix have all change the rules to keep you from joining a class-action lawsuit.
Google Glass Already Being Banned In Some Places
B.T. Ballenger on March 12, 2013
The tech company’s eye-catching eyewear isn’t even for sale yet, but that isn’t stopping at least one business from rejecting it.
Will We Soon Be Able to Resell E-Books and Digital Music?
B.T. Ballenger on March 11, 2013
Apple and Amazon appear to be building systems for selling used e-books, as well as digital music, movies and software. Publishers and media companies aren’t thrilled.
You Can Now Get Free Internet at Home and Away
Angela Colley on March 8, 2013
Several startups are challenging the status quo and offering cheap – even free – wireless Internet. It’s about time.
Google Working on Same-Day Shipping Project
B.T. Ballenger on March 7, 2013
A rumored express service could be cheaper than Amazon Prime and incorporate delivery from popular brick-and-mortar stores.
Protect Your Data From Disaster With Online Backup
Jeffrey Trull on March 7, 2013
Haven’t backed up your hard drive? Save yourself the agony of losing all your precious files with these online backup services.
White House Supports Unlockable Cell Phones
B.T. Ballenger on March 6, 2013
Over 100,000 people petitioned the government to reverse a law making it illlegal to unlock your cellphone for use on other networks. They got the response they wanted.
Apple is Censoring Email
B.T. Ballenger on March 5, 2013
iCloud email users won’t receive messages with certain words in them – and Apple doesn’t tell anybody when it happens.
A Date to Mars Will Happen in 5 Years
B.T. Ballenger on March 1, 2013
Men are from Mars, and one woman is going to take her husband back there on a millionaire’s dime.
Another Social Network Wants To Save You Money
B.T. Ballenger on February 28, 2013
Foursquare users can now get some special discounts when they connect a credit card to the app.
Cablevision Adds Sports Programming Fee
B.T. Ballenger on February 27, 2013
Whether they actually watch sports or not, Cablevision customers are going to pay for the privilege.
Pirates May Lose Their Internet Connection
B.T. Ballenger on February 26, 2013
A new “six strikes” copyright alert system is now in place through the major Internet providers. Illegal downloads could shut you out.
Your Smartphone Might Cause a Wreck
B.T. Ballenger on February 25, 2013
Not from texting: Because of poor government planning in the quest for smarter cars.
How Google Searches Get Criminals Caught
B.T. Ballenger on February 22, 2013
Law enforcement can scour search histories to find clues. You can’t stop them, but you can at least stop other people who might come across your data.
Facebook Forces 104-Year-Old To Lie About Her Age
B.T. Ballenger on February 21, 2013
The site won’t let a woman born in 1908 list that as her birth year. After some publicity, Facebook said they’ll fix it.
Report: All Those Hackings Came From the Chinese Military
B.T. Ballenger on February 19, 2013
Heard about the hacks on Coca-Cola, Halliburton, and The New York Times? It may all be coming from one building in China, and one company is outing some of the alleged hackers.
American Express Users Get Discounts on Twitter
B.T. Ballenger on February 12, 2013
Got an Amex card and a Twitter account? You can get exclusive deals, like a $25 gift card for $15.
How to Listen to Grammy Nominees Free and Buy Their Music Cheap
Jeffrey Trull on February 12, 2013
Looking to listen to Grammy winners and nominees? Here’s how to play this year’s best music for free or download Grammy-nominated albums for as little as $2.99.
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