I received email from a reader asking if hitting the “unsubscribe” button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends. In some cases, reacting to spammers might make your email a hot commodity, leading to more unwanted emails or even a spot on a “for sale” list. Here’s the lowdown on how … Read more
Sheldon Cooper | Lightrocket | Getty Images Amazon customer service representatives this weekend have been handling a wave of inquiries from customers who received suspicious and confusing email confirmations about gift card purchases they had not made. Customers on social media said they were sent three consecutive emails, some Saturday night and others Sunday morning, … Read more
How secure is your mobile phone connection? This is a question Kathleen is asking, as she wants to know the difference between mobile data and WiFi security. “For my cellphone, is it more secure to use the mobile data connection or is it more secure to use the WiFi from (spectrum/cable) for my phone connection? Thanks, … Read more
In its short 14-year history, GlobalFoundries has risen to become the world’s third-largest chip foundry. Based in upstate New York, GlobalFoundries isn’t a household name because it’s manufacturing semiconductors that are designed and sold by other companies. But it’s quietly helping power nearly every connected device. “Look at every electronic device in your house, and … Read more
How to spice up your Amazon Alexa device Feel like your smart home assistant needs a bit of an upgrade? Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shares steps on how you can change your Amazon Alexa’s name and accent. Ever felt that your smart home assistant’s voice doesn’t quite match your aesthetic or mood? Well, Alexa is … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook greets customers purchasing Apple’s new iPhone 15 during a launch event at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City on Sept. 22, 2023. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images Apple said on Saturday that it will issue a software update that would address customer complaints about the latest iPhone 15 … Read more
You know, one of the absolute worst feelings in the world is when you get that creepy sensation that someone is spying on you. It’s just so unsettling, whether it’s happening in real life or online. I mean, seriously, who wants to be watched without their permission, right? That’s why it’s important for us to … Read more
Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer of Facebook, speaks during Meta Connect event at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California on September 27, 2023. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images At Meta’s annual Connect conference this week focused on virtual reality and the metaverse, one word was on everyone’s lips: Apple. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg … Read more
Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer of Coinbase Global Inc., speaks during the Messari Mainnet summit in New York, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is unhappy with JPMorgan Chase’s decision to block crypto-related transactions at its U.K. digital banking subsidiary, Chase UK. Chase UK earlier … Read more
Tesla electric car in driveway being charged at a home with an EV charger in residential neighborhood, Moscow, Idaho. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images As all-electric vehicles become more popular and incentives for renewable energy proliferate, many early EV adopters may be reconsidering their home charging needs. The decision to upgrade from … Read more