Sunday, January 31, 2021
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can help make you a less tempting target for hackers.
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Your Covid Vaccine Questions, Answered
This week, we field listener queries about the vaccine’s rollout, how state and local governments are handling distribution, and when you’ll get your shot.
Friday, January 29, 2021
KrowdFit Gives Fitness Trackers a New Motivational Dimension
Do you welcome physical fitness like a fish in water, or does it take a trip to the clothing store for larger sizes to get you moving? If you need a push, perhaps a new motivational tool called KrowdFit will be more to your liking. It pays you cash to put your fitness tracking devices on. The KrowdFit wellness app uses a novel twist to a childhood motivational method. It pays you cash to keep physically active.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
NYC Surveillance Cameras Targeted in Amnesty International Crowdsource Project
An online map of surveillance cameras in New York City is in the works. The map project is part of a larger campaign called "Ban the Scan," sponsored by Amnesty International, which is partnering on the initiative with several other tech advocacy, privacy, and civil liberties groups. Data for the map will be "crowdsourced" by volunteers.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Gamestop: 'Failing' firm soars in value as amateurs buy stock
Shares in a games company have soared more than 300% - the result of a fight between private and professional investors.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The North Face Puts the Latest Road Running Tech on the Trail
The storied outdoor brand has introduced a new trail running shoe with speedy—and controversial—carbon-fiber plates in the soles.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet
Google's Loon bows out - but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021.
Iran's supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump
A photomontage seems to show the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone.
Friday, January 22, 2021
How to Reboot Your Burnt-Out Brain
This week, we round up tips for staying organized, energized, and mostly sane as we all ride out the rest of the pandemic.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health
Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Netflix: Four things which have driven its success
The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Health secretary self-isolating after Covid app alert
Matt Hancock says he will stay at home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app.
Monday, January 18, 2021
17 Bags, Backpacks, Cubes, and Straps to Protect Your Camera
There are dozens of ways to tote around your photo and video gear. We’ve reviewed our favorites.
Sunday, January 17, 2021
WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform restored after surge prompts outage
Signal experienced a surge and stopped working after WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content
The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy
Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership.
CES Day 3: Health Tech, Cool Cars, and the Future of School
The consumer tech show is virtual this year, and the WIRED Gear crew is watching all the Zooms to bring you up-to-the-minute highlights of news from CES.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
CES Liveblog: Laptops, Robovacs, and Lab-Grown Breast Milk
The consumer tech show is virtual this year, and the WIRED Gear crew is watching all the Zooms to bring you up-to-the-minute highlights of news from CES.
Monday, January 11, 2021
The Best Cheap Phones for (Almost) Every Budget
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $200 to $500.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
CES 2021: The tech expo swaps Vegas for a virtual show
How the giant tech showcase has swapped Vegas for a virtual event this year.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Google suspends 'free speech' app Parler
Apple will also remove the social network from its App Store if it does not change its policies.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Thursday, January 7, 2021
WhatsApp and Facebook to share users' data outside Europe and UK
Users in Europe and the UK must accept new terms to use the service, but will not see data rule changes.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps
The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.
Monday, January 4, 2021
How to Upgrade Your Home Audio While You're Quarantined
Stuck home or not, it's always a good idea to invest in better sound. Our advice and gear recommendations can help.
2021: The Year of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
While the pandemic has been painful, it has caused things to accelerate in several areas impressively rapidly. Two of those areas are robotics and artificial intelligence, which we'll see adapted broadly this decade with a considerable bump in 2021. Let's talk about all of that this week, and we'll close with the first product of the week in 2021, the Somnofy AI Sleep Monitor.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Ways to Stay Sane and Relaxed During Quarantine
It’s hard to keep calm and carry on when trying not to lose your mind is a struggle. Here are a few tips to help you cope.
Friday, January 1, 2021
Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.
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