Tech

One of the scariest things about the digital era is how "out there" your personal information is all the time. From ads to online surveys, third party apps can use your information to help make themselves more appealing to users just like you. And…

In 2015, Apple introduced Live Photos to its Camera app, and you've probably been taking photos differently ever since. In case you didn't know, Live Photos gives you the ability to capture 1.5 second videos instead of still shots — kind of like a…

Is it really a vacation if you're still tethered to your phone? A 2019 study published in the Journal of Travel Research found that travelers who opted for a digital detox while traveling had a better experience than those who didn't. Although…

I just want a simple life. Good food, a warm place to live, and to be lulled to sleep every night but the dulcet tones of Lin-Manuel Miranda. But going to sleep with Spotify can be a little tricky, because you risk draining all of your battery or…

Spooky season is here. And while some may celebrate the Halloween countdown with decorations and costumes, you can get your "spooky" on in other ways this season, too. If you're not a big fan of horror movies, you might consider indulging in your…

Geographically, San Francisco is easily the skate park of cities. With a combination of steep hills and smooth roadways, it's a fun place to experience on wheels. And if you're looking for alternate modes of transportation, bikes and skateboards…

Everyone's Amazon personal assistant has the same name — Alexa. She's popular because she has mad skills that include a bunch of curated Alexa radio stations based on your interests and obsessions. Can't get enough true crime drama (me all day),…

If news about Instagram features is music to your ears, you're going to really swoon for Instagram's latest update which is, well, literally music to your ears. On Thursday, Instagram released yet another awesome feature that allows users to add…

A new report by the Times has detailed a complaint against virtual GP app Babylon Health. According to the paper, the company's artificial-intelligence-based symptom checker gave a male and female patient different diagnoses, even though they…

In 2019, just about everyone you know probably has a smartphone. You can't go outside without seeing at least one person looking down at it as they walk, texting while they wait for the subway, or FaceTiming in line for their coffee order. It's easy…

I usually prefer to shop online, but Target is an exception. I love to grab a cart, swing by the in-store Starbucks, and spend way too much time wandering every aisle. If you're anything like me and can't get enough of the retailer, you need to make…

By this point in our technological advancement I assume nothing will shock me — that is, until teleportation becomes a thing. Still, I am constantly surprised with what cool things people will come up with next, such as when Amazon introduced Amazon…

Amazon Alexa-enabled devices are pretty handy — you can ask for bits of trivia, find out the current weather, and even buy things from Amazon's retail website using your voice. And now, Amazon announced on Friday that customers can talk to Alexa in…

It's hard for me to remember Instagram before the Stories feature was introduced — it's an easy option for sharing updates and interacting with your followers without the pressure that an Instagram grid post brings. And even though there's no need…

So you want to be a ghost hunter — I mean, who doesn't? Luckily for you, there's an app for that. In facts, there are several apps that claim to help you hunt ghosts. While a lot of people do their best to avoid acknowledging ghosts and spirts…

I tag people in Instagram Stories almost every time I use the feature — whether I want to make sure my friends see funny memes or give credit to the original creator when I'm sharing a cool post, it's an effective way to communicate with the people…

Apple launched its newest operating system on Oct. 7, and it comes with lots of exciting new additions including Apple Arcade, Sidebar, and Voice Control. But if you have older versions of certain apps, macOS Catalina might not be compatible with…

I don't know about you, but some of the most candid conversations I've ever had have been over Messenger. From learning OMG-WTF family secrets, to being alerted to mental health emergencies, people seem to feel safe being honest in a written message…

The amount of time you spend staring at your phone or computer screen can feel almost impossible to quantify. In 2019, phones have become virtual extensions of people's hands, which is why it's so important to pay attention to the risks of all that…