Personal Tech June 5, 2017 Siri sounds like a dude! Apple unveils new voice assistant voice Siri's voice is changing.
Amazon January 9, 2017 6-year-old accidentally orders high-end treats with Amazon's Alexa Amazon's Alexa sure is one high-class shopper.
Personal Tech November 8, 2016 Record-breaking Rubik's cube solve caught on video A quick-fingered Rubik’s cube solver broke a world record over the weekend for completing the iconic puzzle – and it was all caught on video.
Personal Tech June 14, 2016 CES: Distracted driving? You ain't seen nothing yet On display at this year's CES is an explosion of in-car apps, Internet services—even behind-the-wheel video conferencing--that is bound to send government official screaming about driver distraction.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Volkswagen: Software (and trust) that can't be patched Volkswagen's software cheat may have done more than poison the atmosphere, cause innumerable illnesses, and hoodwink the EPA and 11 million car buyers: it may also prove to be irreparable and set back technological progress in cars for years to come.
Laptops May 3, 2016 New tech aims to save Windows Can Windows be saved? There are a lot of technology companies that certainly hope so.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Top tech for finding lost items If you're a worrier, traveling can present its own special anxieties: Where's my phone? Where's my bag? How come my luggage isn't on the baggage carousel yet?
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 The end of Internet anonymity On the Internet, it turns out people do know you're a dog. That's the new reality now that hackers have broken into the adultery website Ashley Madison and exposed the personal records of millions of people who’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 App to school: Top 5 free apps for students No one likes to see the end of summer, but the sun will soon set on vacations and journeys, and you know what that means — back to school. Fortunately, there are apps to ease a student back into the classroom. Here are my top 5 free recommendations:
Home Ent May 3, 2016 3 standout headphone designs Ever since Beats headphones became a cultural icon, nearly every company on the planet has tried to capitalize on the trend by introducing their own headphones or earbuds. Consequently, distinguishing one brand from another can be nearly impossible. Nevertheless, three recent models I've been auditioning from Torque, Plantronics, and Motorola have managed to stand out from the crowd by offering unique features and designs.
Laptops May 3, 2016 Your car is 'Stoned:' Autos join the hacking era Back in 1987, the Stoned virus was one of the most destructive and widespread computer viruses yet witnessed. It was spread through floppy discs (remember them?) and announced on screen, “Your computer is now stoned.” In the decades that followed, innumerable viruses proliferated and, today, there's an endless onslaught of criminal hacking, infecting everything from banks to government systems. Now the auto industry is facing its Stoned moment, and how it reacts will determine how quickly — or slowly — we get to the autonomous car of the future.