Sunday, February 21, 2021
7 Apps to Make the Most of Your Streaming Music Subscription
Do more with your library—find lost tracks, organize your collections, discover new tunes.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.
Uber drivers are workers not self employed, Supreme Court rules
Long running court battle ends with ruling ride hailing app drivers are workers not self-employed.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
How Biometric Authentication Methods Will Revamp the Commerce Experience
As they become more prominent, consumers will enjoy shopping experiences that no longer rely on payments from a piece of plastic with a four-digit pin. Instead, consumers will use unique motion sensors in smartphone devices to passively authenticate people using their walking behavior and other contextual biometric signals. Some of these contactless procedures are already being deployed.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Future of Cybersecurity in 2021 and Beyond
Cybersecurity experts predict that in 2021 there will be a cyberattack incident every 11 seconds. This is nearly twice what it was in 2019, and four times the rate five years ago in 2016. The rapidly growing increase in cyberattacks worldwide comes at a hefty cost for businesses in order to better protect their computer networks from intrusions. Cyberattacks not only are increasing in frequency, but they are costing victims larger financial losses.
Monday, February 15, 2021
Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings
Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning.
Mercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles
Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
How to Level Up Your At-Home Recording Studio
Ready to upgrade your USB microphone or headset to something better? Here’s how to make sense of pro(ish) audio gear.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
19 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
Plus, updated tips on how to wear them most effectively—whether you're running, going to work, or just trying to stay safe and stylish.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The CDC Now Recommends Double-Masking. Here's How to Do It
The CDC has released a report showing that two masks are better than one for curbing transmission of the coronavirus. Here's the proper way to double up.
16 Valentine's Day Deals for Your Sweetheart (or Yourself)
From a bouquet of flowers to sex tech, you can save on gifts for your special someone.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina'
The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire
The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches.
Monday, February 8, 2021
Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax
Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
How to Free Up Space on Your Laptop
Running out of storage for that new game or work files you need to download? Here’s how to make some room.
Saturday, February 6, 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.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Device could aid motorcyclists cornering and other news
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
10 Great TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl
Yeah, there's a big football game this weekend, but we're more excited about these OLED TV and soundbar deals.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
3 Services to Help You Take Charge of Your Mental Health
We're all having a tough time right now, but these apps, podcasts, and websites can provide a lifeline.
Monday, February 1, 2021
Crew in a Box: A plug-and-play studio kit
The remotely controlled system includes camera, teleprompter, microphones and a light panel.
Silver surges as speculators focus on commodities
The investor battle that caused GameStop to surge has moved on to silver.
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.
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