Can you regulate quiet?
The Department of Transportation asked for public input on airline quiet in February as it pondered whether voice calls should be banned on flights….
Month: April 2017
Robots as pack mules
If you carry equipment to do home repairs, remodeling or gardening, you’ll soon be able to have a robotic pack mule. Fast Forward Piaggio, the company…
Men in Pink
Pink and purple pastels are what’s happening in fashion — for men! The color that was once considered the domain of young girls now graces new men’s…
Before loaning money to the adult kids Ask yourself these questions
Before you make a major loan to the adult kids, you have to ask yourself five serious questions. The first question is the most important and obvious: Can…
Personal digital assistants: Some uses for seniors
Amazon Echo and Google Home — both Personal Digital Assistants — could be a great help to seniors. Or maybe not. The jury is somewhat out on the…
Good Place to Retire
According to Bankrate, Arlington, VA tops their current list of places to live during retirement. Arlington packs nearly everything a person could want…
Can’t hear the TV? It might not be your ears
Fancy new flat-screen TVs might be smart, or so they say, but their audio is probably worse than the old sets. One reason: Most new TV speakers are not…
Save by paying yourself first
Save, save, save! This is advice everyone hears throughout their lives, mostly from those older than they are. Given that the average American’s saving…
The Echo and jelly beans
On Amazon’s Website a mother who called herself Heidzgo answered a question about the Echo’s ordering capabilities. It seems she had to disable that…
Digital assistants and kids: Small problems
You may love your Amazon Echo for ordering household goods and answering questions, but what is going on when it farts repeatedly? What’s going on is that…