Tag: Tech
Will Charging Your Phone Overnight Damage It?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2016
Not sure whether leaving your smartphone to charge all night is bad for the phone’s battery? Read on for the answer.
What Happens If Artificial Intelligence Puts Us All Out of Work?
Kari Huus on August 19, 2016
As robots become more sophisticated and take over a greater range of tasks, it’s hard to know whether to celebrate the progress or fear the consequences. Here’s what some of the scholars are saying.
Prepare for More Catastrophic Airline Computer Outages Like Delta’s
Christopher Elliott on August 18, 2016
What the airlines and passengers can learn from airline system meltdowns like this one — because more are likely.
Should You Replace Your Passwords With Passphrases?
Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2016
A growing body of research shows simpler but longer passwords known as “passphrases” are as effective as more complicated but shorter passwords.
Will the Next iPhone Be Waterproof?
Karla Bowsher on August 16, 2016
Recently surfaced patents are lending new credence to rumors of a waterproof iPhone.
6 ‘Smart’ Devices That Are Just Plain Dumb
Nancy Dunham on August 16, 2016
The Internet of Things is revolutionizing our world in awesome ways, but it’s also generating some stupidly expensive solutions for life’s little problems.
Which Makes Kids Smarter: Video Games or Social Media?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016
New research suggests that the way teens spend their time online may carry important clues about how they will perform academically.
How Pokemon Go Helped Save a Small Business
Karla Bowsher on August 12, 2016
An ice cream shop owner who suffers from a neurological disorder is back in business — thanks to crowds drawn by Pokemon Go.
This Liquid Helps Torn Clothing Mend Itself
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2016
Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new liquid that self-repairs textiles. Find out how it works, and which other uses it could have.
4 Tips for Turning Down the Heat on Social Media
Krystal Steinmetz on August 10, 2016
We have tips on how you can still “like” your friends and hate — and ignore — their politics.
Delta Gives $200 Vouchers to Travelers After Flight Fiasco
Krystal Steinmetz on August 9, 2016
Delta is trying to soothe customer frustration after a computer outage grounded 1,500 flights and delayed another 1,600.
Hulu Pulls the Plug on Free Streaming Service
Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2016
Say goodbye to free Hulu. Find out why the streaming giant is ditching its nonsubscription TV service.
Why It’s Tough to Quit on Trump
Ari Cetron on August 7, 2016
If you set up recurring contributions to the Trump campaign online and then have a change of heart, you’ve got a problem.
Apple Offers Big Money for Bug Hunters
Ari Cetron on August 7, 2016
Joining other tech companies, Apple announces it will pay bounties as high as $200,000 to hackers who locate security flaws in its products.
Heads Up for Suspicious Emails From Walmart
Ari Cetron on August 7, 2016
A wave of mysterious Walmart “password reset” notifications have been hitting inboxes, including those of people who don’t have accounts with the retailer.
Pokemon Go is a Go for Rio Olympics
Ari Cetron on August 5, 2016
The maker of the wildly popular augmented reality game says it will be available in Rio as spectators and athletes descend on the city for the Olympics.
Comcast’s Latest Push: Charging Customers for Privacy
Ari Cetron on August 4, 2016
Should service providers be able to charge more to customers who want their digital activities to remain off-limits? The FCC is weighing the arguments.
Washington State Sues Comcast for Its ‘Near-Worthless’ Protection Plan
Ari Cetron on August 3, 2016
This is the first lawsuit to seek refunds for hundreds of thousands of Comcast’s cable customers, but the state’s attorney general alleges the company uses the same deceptive practices nationwide.
Double Cash-Back Deals Extended Another Week
Karla Bowsher on August 2, 2016
Ebates.com is celebrating back-to-school season with one more week of double cash-back offers.
‘Mr. Robot’ Poses Modern-Day Challenge: Could You Make a Digital Disappearance?
Kari Huus on August 1, 2016
What would it take to “go dark” like characters in the popular TV series? A lot more technical know-how than most of us possess, and some old-fashioned skills.
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