Do you remember seeing Tom Hanks in The Terminal? This is happening now to a German man in India. I love my Dell XPS 15 and now they are coming out with a 17 inch version. 2FA can increase security and now there are more ways to avoid passwords completely. These are...
Tech News Archives
The weekly Tech News Digest covers some of the biggest headlines in tech news. If you want to stay updated, these posts will help.
Some of you are in places where you can start to go out and do things besides grocery shopping. Please be safe! Yes, the news keeps coming. Tom Cruise filming in space? Intel’s new 10-core chip coming soon. Build your own drive-in theater! Those are just a few...
While tech as a whole has been slowed greatly over the last month, there have still been a number of new products released and we’ve got info on them below. Zoom meetings are everywhere and Google now has a free alternative. WiFi 6E is a big deal and I...
Bill Gates has had massive influence on the tech industry for the last forty years. Some people love what he has done and some are not so thrilled. Lately he has been the subject of a number of conspiracy theories. I’ve included the headlines to stories...
Much of the US has been locked down for more than a month and it is still uncertain when it will be safe to get back to even a little more freedom. I hope all of you are well and have been able to keep yourselves busy. Below are the latest headlines from the world of...
I’m used to working at home, but not being able to get out and have fun is a bit maddening. Even going to the grocery store is a scary adventure. That hasn’t stopped the news and I’ve got it below. Sprint and T-Mobile are finally together and there...
I hope all of you are staying healthy in these trying times. Beyond the pandemic, there were some other big stories this week. Sprint and T-Mobile are finally merged. Zoom has become a vital part of many working from home. You’ll find links to numerous stories...
As it will likely do for weeks to come, COVID-19 is dominating the news. You’ll find a number of related stories below, including several that will help you to improve your work at home environment. Sadly the hackers haven’t stopped infecting and attacking...
Life has changed drastically for many of us in the past week. Yes, many of you are stuck at home instead of going to work or your favorite hangouts. Included this week are several upgrades you can make to your home, including one that reduces the need for toilet...
No matter the industry, the Coronavirus is having a huge impact. I’ve added a section to this week’s post with stories about it. We still have all of the other tech news for you. I’ve worked at home for years now and some of you may be doing more of...
Coronavirus is all over the news and it has certainly disrupted the tech world in a big way. We’ve got a few headlines below about how it has affected the industry. Ransomware needs to die, but people are still getting infected and paying. Alphabet is looking...
When I started doing the Tech News blogs more than four years ago, I had no idea they would grow to include so much information. The early blogs may have had 10-15 headlines in total and now it has grown to more than 50. No, I haven’t counted them so that number...
Alligators, sharks, octopuses, lions, flying dogs and snails all found their way into this week’s news. The 72dpi myth needs to die already! Would you like to help me rob a bank on our first date? Those are just a few of the big headlines included this week....
Samsung launched a series of new phones and we’ve got a lot of headlines about them. Malware, stalkerware and phishing are still getting too many people! Make WordPress look like Windows 95? I think not! Why do your feet smell so finger licking good? These are...
I’m one happy geek this week as my Kansas City Chiefs ended a 50 year Super Bowl drought. Along with the game comes a lot of great ads and some real stinkers. You’ll find a headline below featuring the best ads. Valentine’s Day is coming soon and we...
I have to admit that I can’t think of anything but the Super Bowl this week. Yes, I’ll be very disappointed if the Chiefs don’t finish the job, but I’m still really excited that they are finally back in the game. Don’t worry, my thoughts...
A dry cleaning dresser? It’s raining iguanas? Google’s new WordPress plugin. New Samsung and Apple phones are coming….again. Those are all big headlines, but for me the biggest is that the Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl! I’ve...
An awesome deal for carrying a lot of data in your pocket. Hackers are hacking and fixes are being released in the constant security battle. Windows 7 is dead! How much did Baby Yoda cost? These are just a few of the many headlines this week. Read them all below and...
The Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing and it is dominating the news this week. Of course most of the “fun stories” have nothing to do with tech and I think I found some good ones this week. Browse the headlines and click on those of interest to...
It’s time for the annual Consumer Electronics Show and that will kickstart news after the holiday slowdown. That doesn’t mean there isn’t any news right now. Setup a new PC or get into a locked Mac. Foldable phones are still new, but more are coming...
The end of the decade is just days away and that means a lot of stories reflecting on what we’ve seen this decade. We’re also only days away from California’s CCPA law. Are you ready for it? Of course I also had to include Baby Yoda. These are many...
The Star Wars series of movies is coming to an end and we’ve got seven free fonts and early reactions. Another classic, The Far Side, is now on the Web. Throw in some hackers, Christmas, a new XBox and we’ve got a very full week of news. Read the headlines...
Another year is nearing an end and that brings us “best of” lists as well as Time’s person of the year. What to do in the new year? How about starting a podcast and info on how to do it is included. Throw in some giant cats, venison-fueled Mescal and...
Hackers are gonna hack and we’ve got some stories about the latest tricks. There is also a small tool that can provide at least some protection. Big changes at the top of Google. T-Mobile rolls out 5G. Sunning of butts is really a thing? Twitter pauses plan to...