TECH September 23, 2020 How emergency tech prep ahead of power outages could be life-saving As raging wildfires char the West Coast and thousands are evacuated from their homes amid a barrage of powerful hurricanes to the East, power outages pose a big problem for those living in impacted regions.
HEALTH August 20, 2020 Coronavirus-tracing apps turn to college campuses for 'early adopters' As college campuses attempt to safely reopen their doors in the fall, coronavirus contact-tracing apps hoping to gain traction are increasingly turning to tech-savvy students for help.
ӣƵ Flash August 1, 2020 TikTok warning: There is nothing stopping China from accessing kids' personal data on app, says Kurt 'The CyberGuy' There is "nothing" stopping China from accessing children's personal data on TikTok, Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson told ӣƵ on Saturday.
Coronavirus April 29, 2020 Mental health during coronavirus: New wearable device uses science to relieve stress A small, wearable device called “Apollo” is rooted in science and promises to alleviate stress by delivering gentle, wave-like vibrations to the skin when attached to the user’s wrist or ankle.
ӣƵ Flash March 28, 2020 Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson explains how technology can help in fight against coronavirus Feeling worried about coronavirus? Want to know how much you and your family will receive from the more than $2 trillion economic relief bill President Trump signed on Friday? Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson has the tools to answer your questions.
ӣƵ Flash March 14, 2020 The CyberGuy: Three apps to help monitor older loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic Even if Americans cannot be there physically for older loved ones during the coronavirus outbreak, there are apps that can help family members be there electronically, Kurt the CyberGuy said Saturday.
Hackers January 16, 2020 Texas school district falls for email scam, loses $2.3M Cybercriminals have scammed a Texas school district out of $2.3 million by using a phony email.
Personal Tech February 10, 2019 Classic American typewriters survive the computer age as nostalgia keeps them alive and clickin’ Typewriters have survived the computer age and are thriving thrive among pockets of new customers.
Innovations January 18, 2019 New device prevents virtual assistants from eavesdropping "Project Alias" is a new user-driven project aimed at helping prevent our virtual assistants from hearing everything we say.
TECH March 21, 2018 High-tech luggage to carry you away It’s almost summer. Time to grab our gadgets and get out of town.
TECH March 21, 2018 Gear to fight the polar vortex As they say in Vermont, it ain't over till mud season starts. There's still plenty of snow, ice and frigid temperatures to come with the polar vortex bearing down on much of the U.S., so here's some high-tech gear to help get you through what's left of Old Man Winter.