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Four Wisconsin public schools block social media apps as part of study

May 22, 2017

Four Wisconsin public schools block social media apps as part of study

Four public schools in Madison are preventing student access to some popular social media apps during the school day to test whether grades, student behavior and school safety improve with fewer online distractions.

Google is going to bring its assistant to the iPhone, reports say

May 16, 2017

Google is going to bring its assistant to the iPhone, reports say

Slated to hold its developer conference this week, Google is keeping up with the competition and bringing its artificial intelligence assistant to the iPhone, according to news reports.

10 must-have apps for your phone

April 29, 2017

10 must-have apps for your phone

A new app is like candy: It’s fun, it’s bite-sized, and it gives you a rush. Whether you prefer the iTunes App Store or Google Play, you’ll find an all-you-can-download buffet of mind-blowing software for your mobile device.

Google Maps now lets you remember where you parked

April 26, 2017

Google Maps now lets you remember where you parked

Just tap the blue dot in your iOS or Android Google Maps app and set your parking location.

AI app knows when couples are fighting, may someday predict (and prevent) conflict

April 20, 2017

AI app knows when couples are fighting, may someday predict (and prevent) conflict

Bickering isn't abnormal but it's often unproductive, so most people want to avoid petty fights with their partner if possible. Someday soon a smartphone app may help by predicting conflict before it occurs.

Snapchat unveils World Lenses as Facebook battle wages on

April 19, 2017

Snapchat unveils World Lenses as Facebook battle wages on

As the battle between Snapchat and Facebook over camera supremacy wages on, Snapchat has unveiled a new "World Lenses" feature, bringing augmented reality to everyday objects.

Airbnb battles scammers, ramps up security

April 14, 2017

Airbnb battles scammers, ramps up security

Airbnb says that it is tightening its security to prevent so-called “account takeovers” where a scammer gains access to a user’s account.

Uber reportedly used secret program to track Lyft drivers

April 14, 2017

Uber reportedly used secret program to track Lyft drivers

A new report says Uber used a secret program dubbed "Hell' to track Lyft drivers to see if they were driving for both ride-hailing services and otherwise stifle competition.

How to use a smartphone app to find your car

April 13, 2017

How to use a smartphone app to find your car

If you can never remember where you parked the car, check out these apps.

April 13, 2017

Google is about to unveil a 'brand new' Google Earth

Google is holding a special event in NY City next week to reveal details of a "brand new experience" with Google Earth. No details are offered, but it looks set to be the biggest update for the virtual globe in years.