May 3, 2016 Volkswagen: Software (and trust) that can't be patched Volkswagen's software cheat may have done more than poison the atmosphere, cause innumerable illnesses, and hoodwink the EPA and 11 million car buyers: it may also prove to be irreparable and set back technological progress in cars for years to come.
May 3, 2016 New tech aims to save Windows Can Windows be saved? There are a lot of technology companies that certainly hope so.
May 3, 2016 Top tech for finding lost items If you're a worrier, traveling can present its own special anxieties: Where's my phone? Where's my bag? How come my luggage isn't on the baggage carousel yet?
May 3, 2016 The end of Internet anonymity On the Internet, it turns out people do know you're a dog. That's the new reality now that hackers have broken into the adultery website Ashley Madison and exposed the personal records of millions of people who’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places.
May 3, 2016 App to school: Top 5 free apps for students No one likes to see the end of summer, but the sun will soon set on vacations and journeys, and you know what that means — back to school. Fortunately, there are apps to ease a student back into the classroom. Here are my top 5 free recommendations:
May 3, 2016 3 standout headphone designs Ever since Beats headphones became a cultural icon, nearly every company on the planet has tried to capitalize on the trend by introducing their own headphones or earbuds. Consequently, distinguishing one brand from another can be nearly impossible. Nevertheless, three recent models I've been auditioning from Torque, Plantronics, and Motorola have managed to stand out from the crowd by offering unique features and designs.
May 3, 2016 Your car is 'Stoned:' Autos join the hacking era Back in 1987, the Stoned virus was one of the most destructive and widespread computer viruses yet witnessed. It was spread through floppy discs (remember them?) and announced on screen, “Your computer is now stoned.” In the decades that followed, innumerable viruses proliferated and, today, there's an endless onslaught of criminal hacking, infecting everything from banks to government systems. Now the auto industry is facing its Stoned moment, and how it reacts will determine how quickly — or slowly — we get to the autonomous car of the future.
May 3, 2016 The best tech for your summer trips Vacation season is in full swing and tech companies, like most businesses, are trying to appeal to our wanderlust. The biggest pitch so far has come from wireless carrier T-Mobile, which will eliminate roaming charges (for voice—and data) in Canada and Mexico starting on July 15. But there's plenty of other personal technology to consider, no matter where you're headed this summer.
May 3, 2016 Top tech to cool your AC bill Temperatures are rising, and so are our electric bills. Summer air-conditioning can double your utility bill, and, frustratingly, AC units are remarkably stupid appliances.
May 3, 2016 Have smartphones reached their pinnacle? Have we seen the best that the smartphone has to offer? Has the smartphone, as a technological device essentially hit its zenith? Is it all downhill from here?
