Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G: Price, Specs, Release Date

Unlike competitors' more experimental phones, Google's new flagship doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles—but it's more affordable than its predecessor. It's joined by an even cheaper Pixel 4A 5G.

Facebook Merges DMs for Instagram and Messenger

A new update allows for cross-platform messaging for the first time within the Facebook family of apps.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Monday, September 28, 2020

Police told not to download NHS Covid-19 app

National Police Chiefs Council says officers should not install contact-tracing app on work phones.

Sunday, September 27, 2020

The Best Smart Light Bulbs (2020): Ambient Lighting, Kits, Color, and More

They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Ikea and Philips Hue kits to ambient lighting, here are our favorites.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

The 9 Best Travel Bags: Carry-On Luggage, Duffel, Budget (2020)

A rolling carry-on is perfect for more than just flying. Whether going by air, road, or rail, here is our favorite luggage.

Friday, September 25, 2020

Cybersecurity Conundrum: Who's Responsible for Securing IoT Networks?

Surely spurred by the work-from-home necessities of 2020, people have connected a multitude of non-business devices to their corporate networks, making it progressively difficult to implement cybersecurity because every device is a potential weak point. So, who will ultimately be responsible for cybersecurity of an IoT network?

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Monday, September 21, 2020

Nvidia + Arm Will Dramatically Change the Technology Landscape

Nvidia last week announced they are buying Arm, which will result in some exciting changes. This merger will open up opportunities for the company to create new, innovative, and compelling products across the technology ecosystem. Let's talk about that this week, and we'll close with my product of the week -- a new business class notebook from HP, the EliteBook 840 G7.

The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Saturday, September 19, 2020

The 5 Best Cheap Phone Plans (2020): Alternatives to the Big Carriers

If you’re a Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T subscriber, these networks may save you a lot of money each month.

Friday, September 18, 2020

The Nintendo 3DS' Surprisingly Social Legacy

Nintendo just discontinued the iconic portable game console, but the real 3DS was the friends we made along the way.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

How to Break Out of Your Social Media Echo Chamber

Platforms like Facebook are designed to profit from humans' confirmation bias. Here's how to restore balance to your feed.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Tech Job Market Hot for the Near Future

Computer systems design and related services added 13,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's August jobs report. IT employment in July was up by more than 203,000 positions since the COVID-19 outbreak; and there were more than 235,000 job postings by U.S. employers, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Monday, September 14, 2020

Microsoft Surface Duo: Rethinking the Smartphone

For many of us a phone should predominantly be a way to communicate and aid productivity, as opposed to being a device of distractions. Though we communicate far differently these days, and the apps we use to communicate seem to prefer larger screens. This brings us to Microsoft's Surface Duo, which has twin screens and is very different from the foldable phones with which it will compete.