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Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:39-PDT: ‘Please do not switch me off!’: An experiment with a begging robot shows people hesitate to pull the plug
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:39-PDT: ‘Please do not switch me off!’: An experiment with a begging robot shows people hesitate to pull the plug
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:52-PDT: How close are we to the end of the gaming console?
Mon Aug 13, 2018 09:40-PDT: Fax machines may be vulnerable to hackers, new report finds
Mon Aug 13, 2018 07:57-PDT: Elon Musk says Saudi fund offered to take Tesla private
Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:51-PDT: West Virginia to offer mobile blockchain voting app for overseas voters in November election
Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:42-PDT: Owners of the new MacBook Pro say their speakers are crackling
Fri Aug 10, 2018 09:29-PDT: The latest way busy people are saving time: Hiring someone else to fill up their car with gas
Fri Aug 10, 2018 08:23-PDT: Hate speech crackdown spreads to behind-the-scenes tech
Fri Aug 10, 2018 08:08-PDT: The strange birth, death and rebirth of a Russian troll account called ‘AllForUSA’
Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:53-PDT: Samsung is making its own smart speaker
Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:51-PDT: Infowars app surges in popularity after tech platforms move against Alex Jones
Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:07-PDT: Tribune withdraws from Sinclair merger, sues for $1 billion in damages over ‘breach’ of contract
Thu Aug 09, 2018 09:59-PDT: What to know about Samsung’s new Note9
Thu Aug 09, 2018 09:50-PDT: Samsung reveals its new smart speaker, the Galaxy Home
Thu Aug 09, 2018 09:45-PDT: Want better customer service? Don’t call. Text.
Thu Aug 09, 2018 09:32-PDT: Everything to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Wed Aug 08, 2018 21:41-PDT: Doubts grow over Elon Musk’s master plan to take Tesla private
Wed Aug 08, 2018 15:27-PDT: More than 40,000 Facebook users expressed interest in political protests with potential Russian ties
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:05-PDT: Toymaker Anki wants its robot assistant to be a pet for adults

Washington Post Technology

Mute web page videos — Apple Safari Auto-Play settings
Safari > Preferences > Websites > Auto-Play and audio for web site videos The other day a client thought that her built-in (internal) Apple computer’s speakers weren’t working. Well, more specifically, on her favorite news site, posted videos were playing without sound — muted. Her iMac recently had been upgraded to the latest macOS version. [Continue reading]
GDPR privacy notifications — primrose path of default settings
I’ve been getting a lot of privacy policy update notifications in my email since last month. As part of terms and conditions for use of a product or service. All in response to the GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation, a European Union Regulation which was implemented on May 25, 2018. Many companies sell products and [Continue reading]
Phishing attacks — fake “Apple” emails
I’ve noticed these types of scams for awhile: email messages (supposedly) from Apple purportedly about a payment or Apple ID or login from another device (which in fact you may not own). More and more email apps (especially on mobile devices) do not permit examination of the raw message text, which often permits detection of [Continue reading]
Spectre and Meltdown — Intel patches progress
Yesterday, PC World posted some articles regarding progress in the continuing Spectre and Meltdown saga. Intel quietly releases Spectre fixes for Haswell and Broadwell CPUs The fixed Spectre fixes are coming fast and furious now. Intel quietly pushed CPU firmware updates out for Haswell (4th-generation) and Broadwell (5th-generation) processors earlier this week, following in the [Continue reading]
Ad blocking — Chrome enters the mix
If you’re already using an ad blocker with your favorite Web browsers, you’re in good company. Eliminating the clutter and distraction is one thing (which some browsers’ Reader View can do). But ad clutter also slows down page loading, consumes more battery power, and poses some privacy and security risks. Google and Facebook command the [Continue reading]
Which Mac to get?
Considering purchasing a Mac for the first time or replacing an older one? Apple computers are premium products; so, congrats on your decision. If you’re a typical user, your experience on a Mac will be smoother, more consistent over time, particularly due to less housekeeping distractions than on a PC. And while Macs are not [Continue reading]
Best TV streaming service?
PC World, January 31, 2018: “Best TV streaming service: SlingTV vs Hulu vs PlayStation Vue, and all the rest.” Which streaming TV bundle is the best deal for cord cutters? Our head-to-head reviews hash it out. When you “cut the [cable TV) cord]” and keep your high-speed Internet service, whether you also switch to over-the-air [Continue reading]
Mixed reality — if the price is right?
I’ve been following this topic for a couple of years: virtual reality and mixed reality consumer gear. I have one PC which meets the requirements, but I’ve yet to make the investment in a headset. Now there are choices other than Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive if “mixed reality” is good enough. Price still can be [Continue reading]
Best smartphone case — CES 2018 drop test
Get a new smartphone and you’re probably going to get a case. I got one because my bare phone was slippery. I had no particular brand loyalty. So, if you’re not loyal to a previous brand, there are lots of choices. If drop protection is vital, then this Cnet video article “We broke $9,000 worth [Continue reading]

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