Following recent controversy surrounding Facebook’s security breach, the social media giant is now under additional scrutiny. The release of a new device called Portal is the subject of some debate, and not all the press is positive. Review of the product reveals the reason for its less-than-warm reception. The Facebook Portal serves the same function …
When you’re finished attending holiday parties, shopping for gifts and spending time with loved ones this December, you deserve some downtime. Fortunately, the top streaming services will help you stay relaxed but occupied. Here are some of the best new releases on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon to enjoy as the year comes to an end. …
In 2018, we have smart speakers that can convert baking measurements for you, play any song you can think of and tell you the weather. We fly drones for fun. Machine learning and predictive analytics are redefining what it means to work in basically every industry. With so many amazing, breakthrough technologies at our disposal, …
Electronics are on almost everyone’s wish list, but they’re not exactly cheap. Techies needn’t fear, however, because Cyber Week 2018 offers some of the best deals of the decade. If you’re browsing for a friend, a family member or yourself, you’ll find just what you’re looking for — well within your budget. Interested in Amazon’s …
Twice a year, Netflix hosts Hack Day — an event in which employees from across the company introduce new ideas they’ve come up with. Some of the ideas that emerge from Hack Days are innovative product improvements that might make it into Netflix’s website or app. Others are fun experiments, like “Jump to Shark” from …
With all the great deals on Amazon, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and have trouble choosing from your neverending options. Amazon itself seems to be facing a similar conundrum. After a long and very public search for a location for a second headquarters, Amazon may decide to split HQ2 between two cities, the Wall Street …
Apple fans wait eagerly for the latest products from the brand. But, people often don’t think about what happens before those products reach store shelves. News broke recently about Apple Watch under investigation for allegations that a Chinese supplier depended on illegal student labor to make its Series 4 watch. Details About the Claims Many …
It’s an undeniable truth that automation has streamlined the American lifestyle. The small inconveniences of yesteryear — from adjusting a thermostat to ordering off a physical menu at a restaurant — have seen smart solutions as technology continues to advance. In all areas of society, it spreads. Self-driving cars are by no means a new …
Tiny homes have become extremely popular in recent years as housing prices climb and fewer houses remain open for rent or purchase. These mini urban cabins, usually smaller than 400 square feet, are designed to maximize space efficiency while reducing the overall footprint of the home. They come in all shapes and sizes, from trailers …
Another day, another reminder that Facebook is not your friend. Zuckerberg’s astonishingly low opinion of his customers’ intelligence is now the stuff of legend. But even when he’s not profiting directly from personal data, his company’s lack of foresight has still left the door open to unknown numbers of unknown agents to access and leverage …