Technologies - Page 156

January 9, 2024

End of annoying robocalls? FTC cracks down on deceptive practices

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: New settlement reveals how a California Voice over Internet Protocol provider was skirting around FTC rules to help robocallers.

January 9, 2024

On this day in history, January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs introduces Apple iPhone at Macworld in San Francisco

Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, Apple's first smartphone, at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco on this day in history, Jan. 9, 2007. The product changed society and Apple's bottom line.

January 8, 2024

Never miss an expiration date again with this hidden iPhone shortcut

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone to create and edit expiration reminders for any item that has an expiration date.

January 8, 2024

Are your out-loud conversations fueling ads pushed to your devices?

In the age of Siri, Alexa and Bixby, your phone is always listening to your out-loud conversations. But can hackers listen, too? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows how to protect yourself.

January 7, 2024

These 5 fuzz buster apps can help get you out of a speeding ticket

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson ranks the top apps to avoid speeding tickets. These apps warn drivers of speed cameras. Some have a monthly cost.

January 6, 2024

Google just made it easier to search through photos and PDFs

The Google Files app's smart search uses advanced algorithms to find text and objects you're looking for, improving your ability to manage and share documents.

January 5, 2024

How an AI robot smashed human world record in Labyrinth, a classic marble maze game

Researchers from ETH Zurich developed an artificial intelligence robot that can compete with humans in physical competitions requiring acute motor skills.

January 5, 2024

Clever trick to make a connection faster on your Wi-Fi network

Changing your Wi-Fi's "quality of service" settings to prioritize certain devices or programs can help in speeding up your Wi-Fi service.

January 5, 2024

Digital eye strain is a growing issue as the muscles of the eyes work overtime, warn vision experts

Vision experts are warning that the constant or frequent use of cellphones, tablets, laptops and TVs are leading to digital eye strain today. Here are the symptoms and how to address them.

January 5, 2024

Economist warns new tech could make wide range of high-skilled jobs 'obsolete'

Artificial intelligence developers could be planting the seeds for making their own jobs obsolete in the future, according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides.