technology
Does ‘Incognito’ Mode Really Get You Better Deals On Amazon?
Does ‘Incognito’ Mode Really Get You Better Deals On Amazon? An urban legend says yes, but experts say don't waste your time. Nov 23rd, 2023
Was The Nothing App’s Rollout A Nothing-Burger? The Jury Is Still Out.
Was The Nothing App’s Rollout A Nothing-Burger? The Jury Is Still Out. It promised to unite Apple and Android users ... but did it deliver? Nov 21st, 2023
Should Your Car Be Able To Limit Your Speed? Some Regulators Think So
Should Your Car Be Able To Limit Your Speed? Some Regulators Think So The move could cut down on fatal crashes, but it it feasible in the U.S.? Nov 17th, 2023
Smartphones Are Leading To More Distracted Driving — And Laws Often Aren’t Keeping Up
Smartphones Are Leading To More Distracted Driving — And Laws Often Aren’t Keeping Up Some motorists are actively watching videos while they cruise down the road. Nov 15th, 2023
Smartphones Replace A Lot … But Americans Aren’t Getting Rid Of Their Wallets Just Yet
Smartphones Replace A Lot … But Americans Aren’t Getting Rid Of Their Wallets Just Yet It's becoming a lot more common in some other countries, though. Nov 14th, 2023
Get Ready To Struggle Even More To Prove You’re Not A Robot
Get Ready To Struggle Even More To Prove You’re Not A Robot If you thought CAPTCHAs were annoying already, just wait. Nov 9th, 2023
This Couple Kept Getting Hounded By The Feds … Then They Finally Found Out Why
This Couple Kept Getting Hounded By The Feds … Then They Finally Found Out Why A common glitch at one major tech company was responsible for the chaos. Nov 4th, 2023
California’s Robotaxi Experiment Just Hit A Serious Snag
California’s Robotaxi Experiment Just Hit A Serious Snag There are clearly still some major shortcomings in the emerging technology. Oct 26th, 2023
Is The Neighbors App Keeping You Safe Or Just Wasting Police Resources?
Is The Neighbors App Keeping You Safe Or Just Wasting Police Resources? One feature comes with a promise that many critics say it doesn't deliver. Oct 12th, 2023
Sick Of Remembering All Those Passwords? This Might Be The Cure.
Sick Of Remembering All Those Passwords? This Might Be The Cure. It promises to offer more convenience and more security. Oct 11th, 2023
How The Pre-Auto Era Can Prepare Us For The Age Of Driverless Cars
How The Pre-Auto Era Can Prepare Us For The Age Of Driverless Cars There are some familiar issues we've still got to address. Sep 26th, 2023
Investigating Australia's 30-Year ‘Connection’ To The Internet
Investigating Australia's 30-Year ‘Connection’ To The Internet Virtually every nation relies on the web, but this country helped lead the way. Sep 25th, 2023
Look Out, Google: Amazon Is Really Amping Up Its Search Game
Look Out, Google: Amazon Is Really Amping Up Its Search Game For better or worse, it's easier than ever to spend money online. Sep 15th, 2023
Google Prepares To Take On The DOJ In Landmark Antitrust Case
Google Prepares To Take On The DOJ In Landmark Antitrust Case The outcome could have major consequences for the ubiquitous search engine. Sep 13th, 2023
AI Is Reinventing Sin City … For Better Or Worse
AI Is Reinventing Sin City … For Better Or Worse Exactly how much robots will be doing on the Strip remains to be seen. Sep 5th, 2023
How ‘Emotional Labor’ Makes Modern Parenting Even More Stressful
How ‘Emotional Labor’ Makes Modern Parenting Even More Stressful Raising kids in the digital age comes with a new set of challenges. Sep 4th, 2023
Is Google’s Search Engine Empire Actually In Trouble?
Is Google’s Search Engine Empire Actually In Trouble? It was unthinkable 20 years ago, but the giant might soon be falling. Aug 30th, 2023
Europe Is Getting Serious In Its Push To Regulate Big Tech
Europe Is Getting Serious In Its Push To Regulate Big Tech Starting Friday, major platforms will have to comply or face hefty fines. Aug 23rd, 2023
Norway Chalks Up Victory In Privacy Battle With Meta
Norway Chalks Up Victory In Privacy Battle With Meta It could cost Facebook's parent company millions of dollars per month. Aug 19th, 2023
Airplane Mode: What You Should Know About Your Phone’s Mysterious Function
Airplane Mode: What You Should Know About Your Phone’s Mysterious Function You know you should turn it on ... but do you know why? Aug 17th, 2023
Traffic Jams, Near Misses, And Fornication: Why So Many People Hate Robotaxis
Traffic Jams, Near Misses, And Fornication: Why So Many People Hate Robotaxis They're becoming more common in San Francisco, but not everyone is a fan. Aug 16th, 2023
Touch Is The Missing Link For Immersive Tech … But Not For Long
Touch Is The Missing Link For Immersive Tech … But Not For Long A major breakthrough could have a revolutionary impact on various industries. Aug 14th, 2023
The Robotaxi Industry Just Scored A Big Win In San Francisco
The Robotaxi Industry Just Scored A Big Win In San Francisco Waymo and Cruise are now free to run their driverless cabs 24/7. Aug 12th, 2023
Experimental Treatment Allows Paralyzed Man To Feel And Move Again
Experimental Treatment Allows Paralyzed Man To Feel And Move Again It's one of the most astonishing uses of AI to date. Aug 3rd, 2023
Self-Driving Taxis Face An Uncertain Future … And Here’s Why
Self-Driving Taxis Face An Uncertain Future … And Here’s Why San Francisco has been the proving ground for a while, but the verdict's still out. Jul 15th, 2023