A Chinese TV manufacturer was caught spying on consumers, according to China-based reports.Skyworth, a Chinese TV vendor, collected private data and sent it to a data analytics firm without the TV … [Read more...] about Chinese TV maker spies on consumers: reports
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Use Amazon? Make these 5 changes now to protect your privacy
Amazon’s pandemic boom shows no signs of slowing down. Every single minute in the first quarter of this year, the e-commerce giant brought in $837,330.25.For Big Tech companies, collecting your data … [Read more...] about Use Amazon? Make these 5 changes now to protect your privacy
Tech tip: Speed up your Windows or Mac’s startup the easy way
Remember back when you bought your computer? It was blazing fast, started up as soon as you hit the power button, and everything was clean and tidy.If your machine is a few years old, it’s taken a lot … [Read more...] about Tech tip: Speed up your Windows or Mac’s startup the easy way
CBP’s Big Bend Sector harnesses tech to fight illegal border activity
MARFA, Texas – Marfa, Texas, is a small town three hours east of El Paso. Home to fewer than 2,000 people, it hosts the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Big Bend Sector headquarters. Marfa, … [Read more...] about CBP’s Big Bend Sector harnesses tech to fight illegal border activity
Dead celebrities have large followings on Twitter, Instagram – and even endorse products, politics
Dead celebrities aren’t dead on social media and often command large followings – but things can get complicated when the dead are represented by the living.Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley have large … [Read more...] about Dead celebrities have large followings on Twitter, Instagram – and even endorse products, politics
5 ways to keep your online searches private
Google processes over 40,000 searches every single second, according to InternetLiveStats.com. Did you know that there are some things you should never search for? Tap or click for seven Google … [Read more...] about 5 ways to keep your online searches private
The best way to clean all the dirt and grime off your tech
Maybe you’ve set aside your stash of pandemic disinfectant wipes, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your tech. Germs, dirt, grime, and dust settle into every nook and cranny. If you don’t do … [Read more...] about The best way to clean all the dirt and grime off your tech
Roku accuses Google of anti-competitive tactics in YouTube TV negotiations
Roku has cried foul in negotiations with Google over YouTube TV, accusing the tech giant of anti-competition practices, according to reports. The streaming platform issued a warning to its customers … [Read more...] about Roku accuses Google of anti-competitive tactics in YouTube TV negotiations
Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companies
The Federal Communications Commission will require phone companies to act aggressively against robocalls – or else.By Sept. 28, phone companies must refuse to accept traffic that is not listed in the … [Read more...] about Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companies
The insider pro trick to find any photo on your phone in seconds
Our phones are jam-packed with photos. Pick 25 at random, and I bet only a handful are decent photos you want to keep around.Duplicates and the shot right before the good one make up a lot of that … [Read more...] about The insider pro trick to find any photo on your phone in seconds
