May 3, 2016 Hacking connected cars: How scared should you be? Does playing Pandora through your dashboard put you at risk of being driven off the highway by malicious hackers? It might, according to work by computer researchers and a survey published this week by Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass.
May 3, 2016 6 top tactical gifts for Valentine’s Day It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. Are you still hunting for the right gift for the tactical guy or gal in your life?
May 3, 2016 IBM’s Watson supercomputer learns Japanese, set for robot launch IBM’s Watson supercomputer is learning Japanese as the tech giant attempts to extend the reach of its supercomputing technology.
May 3, 2016 6 gadgets to help you lose weight There’s a problem with fitness and weight-loss gadgets. Features like step-tracking on a FitBit and recording your heart rate with the Samsung Gear smartwatch are certainly impressive and helpful. The apps let you see a history of how often you hit the gym and whether you are making progress. However, a gadget alone is often not enough to actually promote weight loss. Sometimes, a shiny new gadget ends up collecting dust. The good news? Well, the dynamic duo of technology and accountability can help you achieve your goals. These devices offer a few social networking features, live video, and even one-on-one accountability sessions.
May 3, 2016 Net neutrality is everywhere From tablets to thermostats, the ubiquity of the Internet in our society is almost frightening. So the fight over net neutrality — whether the Internet should remain as it is and not be controlled by individual companies — is important not because of the money some companies stand to make or lose but because of how the Internet now affects us all.
May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: Tech careers, info to keep off Facebook, weather apps and more Kim Komando answers your questions on tech careers that pay well, information you shouldn't post to Facebook, best winter weather apps for your phone, and more.
May 3, 2016 5 more digital tricks you'll use almost every day Whether you’re skiing or going to the beach, place your phone in a sandwich bag to prevent damage — and best of all, you can still use the touch screen. Need a fast charge? Put your phone in airplane mode to speed up the process by around 25 percent. And if you need to pump up the volume in a flash, set your phone inside a plastic, glass or paper cup, sans liquid of course.
May 3, 2016 Report slams wasteful government IT spending The U.S. government wastes 50 percent or more of the $70 billion to $80 billion that it spends on IT and IT security each year, according to a report released on Thursday by the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM).
May 3, 2016 Slow fade for the iPad and tablets? The iPad isn’t what it used to be. It’s been more than four and a half years since Steve Jobs launched the iPad. On that first weekend of sales in May 2010, Apple sold over one million units against a backdrop of long, snaking lines at Apple stores – and tablet sales surged in the following years.
May 3, 2016 More commercial drones set for takeoff as FAA grants new exemptions The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the door to more commercial drone use, granting eight regulatory exemptions to firms working in film and television production, aerial photography, and industrial inspection.
