Hidden security camera
Amazon Echo Show 5, 8 and 10 smart displays can be used like a security camera. The settings are accessed not from the app, but from the device itself…
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Find parking with Google
Use Google maps to see where you can and can’t park. 1. In the Google Maps app, enter the address of your destination. 2. Tap Directions. 3. A P icon…
Fake companies abound on social media
One of the ironies of social media today is that while Facebook and other social media companies automatically slap a challenge notice on fake news, their…
How to identify fake companies online
A cheap hoodie or fancy party dress may look like a bargain. But if you don’t recognize the company, look up the domain. A domain is the name of the…
Broadband that blankets the earth
People have dreamed of global broadband for decades, but it’s becoming a possibility today, according to GeekWire. Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and SpaceX…
Creepy or cool? Animate your ancestors
Genealogy company MyHeritage has rolled out a Deep Nostalgia feature that you can use to make your ancestors move. Or anyone — even you. The results are…
Outdoor projectors stream movies, sports
On nice summer nights when you are lounging in the pool or all comfy in the lawn furniture, you don’t have to go inside to watch the game or a movie. You…
Technology helps protect animals
Today, most people generally take to heart the commandment to be kind to animals. Bad people remain, of course. People still poach rhinos and elephants…
Mobile gaming dominates the video game industry
What comes to mind when you think of gaming? Do you imagine costly consoles or ultra-fancy custom-built desktop computers? Think again — the hottest…
Are folding screen devices the next big thing?
Imagine a tablet that folds to fit into your pocket, or a smartphone that folds seamlessly to turn into a flip phone whenever you want. Read a tablet like…