At this year’s in-person conference, people like Frances Haugen and Beto O’Rourke argued that tech needs to be tamed in order to stop misinformation.
Author: Rob Pegoraro
To time your Apple purchases wisely, shop to the rhythm of Apple’s events
This Tuesday’s Apple unveiling is a reminder of why you should consider purchasing products like iPhones and iPads around the timing of these events.
Alarmageddon? Home security, medical device makers worry 3G is being shut down too soon
Though our smartphones don’t use 3G anymore, vital devices like home security alarms and medical-alert bracelets are harder to upgrade.
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What C-Band 5G brings
The weirdest stuff we saw at CES 2022: John Deere’s self-driving tractor, robot masseuses
Among the odder sights at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show: an autonomous tractor from John Deere and robots that will give you a massage.
How to get your wireless carrier’s network for less – if you can live with these trade-offs
Looking to cut your wireless expenses in 2022? Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all offer discounts – but they also come with limitations.
How 5G could make a mess of your next flight
If bad weather means pilots can’t see a runway near cell sites due to 5G frequencies, expect them to land elsewhere. Or not take off at all.
Apple, Google, or Microsoft? How to match cloud storage to your computers – and cut costs
Any device that leaves your house needs a backup system. Cloud storage vastly eases access to your most important files across all your devices.
Facebook finds few friends at Web Summit as techies turn out to hear from whistleblower
Though Frances Haugen told Web Summit attendees she has “faith Facebook will change,” she suggested that founder Mark Zuckerberg step down as CEO.
Stop bothering me, Facebook: Not ready to quit? Try these 3 tips to quiet it down
If you want to cut Facebook down to size – yet keep it around to show friends’ updates – work to give Facebook less of your time. And your data.