Edge On The Clock: Facebook To Test Allowing Multiple Profiles Under One Account
The main profile would need to be the name the user regularly goes by. But the other ones could have unique names and be tailored for relationships or interests.
What The Tech: iPhone At 15
When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone in January of 2007, everyone laughed. Literally laughed out loud while their CEO announced the iPhone which would go on sale on June 29th, 2007.
What The Tech: Smishing Attacks
Twice in the last two weeks police broke up what are believed to be criminal gangs using a tactic called "Smishing", to steal millions of dollars from their victims. Smishing is not a new cyber scam but it is often successful due to how the crimes are carried out through text messages.
Instagram Hides Some Posts That Mention Abortion
Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.
What The Tech: Phone Dangers
If you're planning to be on the water or celebrating the 4th of July any other way, you should be aware that it is historically the most dangerous day of the year for smartphones.
What The Tech: App Of The Day, IFTTT
Wouldn't it be nice if all of our gadgets and smarthome devices could talk or work together? If you've got an Alexa device you may know it will not work with Google Nest devices and vice-versa. Thankfully there's a website and app that allows just about any device or service to work with those that don't typically communicate very well.
What The Tech: Shortcuts
If you've never opened the Shortcuts app on an iPhone or iPad, you're missing some of the cool things you can do by tapping once on the screen or asking Siri. What is a shortcut?
What The Tech: Apple Shortcuts
More than likely you've seen the Shortcuts app on the iPhone or iPad but since you didn't know what it does, you've never opened it. Maybe you deleted it. Apple introduced the Shortcuts app several years ago as a way iPhone and iPad users can do many things with just one tap on the screen or one request to Siri.
So Long, Internet Explorer. The Browser Retires Today
Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement. As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore.
AP: Facebook, Instagram To Reveal More On How Ads Target Users
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads.
Biden Administration To Release $45B For Nationwide Internet
The Biden administration is taking the first steps to release $45 billion to ensure every U.S. resident has access to high-speed internet by roughly 2028.
White House Says Internet Providers To Discount Fee For Poor
The Biden administration says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to low-income Americans.
Two Juveniles Facing Charges After Middle School In Hickory Received Social Media Threat
Two juveniles are facing charges after a middle school in Hickory received threats on social media Wednesday, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office.
New Science Reveals Exactly How Much Sleep You Should Get Every Night
New science reveals exactly how much sleep you should get every night for perfect performance every day. Are you in line with the preferred pillow time?
AP: Amazon Tribes Turn The Tables On Intruders With Social Media
Indigenous Brazilians in the Amazon rainforest have endured years of scant recourse when prospectors and landgrabbers do violence in their territories.
Twitter Bans Ads That Contradict Science On Climate Change
Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change.
What The Tech: When Should Kids Get Smartphones?
WCCB's Consumer Reporter, Jamey Tucker helps parents make decisions about their smartphones for their children.
What the Tech App of the Day: Feedly
Every now and then someone asks if there's one app you could not live without. For Jamey Tucker, if there is room for only one app on his phone, it would be Feedly.
Experts Warn Social Media Is As Addictive As Drugs: “TikTok Is A Dopamine Machine”
Social media is just as addictive as drugs. The science that says it's true, and why personalized pages are even worse for us.
What the Tech: Smartphone Storage
Most people use their phones as their primary cameras. And you don't want to see a pop-up that you have no more room on the phone when you're trying to take a photo or video.
What The Life: Leaving Behind Your Digital Life
No one likes talking about this, but unless you share your login information with someone, your Facebook, Google, and Apple accounts are in limbo for eternity. Unless you set things up ahead of time.
What The Tech: App Of The Day, Snakesnap
With the warmer weather of springtime, you may be spending more time outside working in the yard or going on nature walks and hikes.
Russian Space Chief: Sanctions Could Imperil Space Station
The head of Russia’s space program says the future of the International Space Station hangs in the balance after the United States, the European Union and Canadian space agencies missed a deadline to meet Russian demands for lifting sanctions on Russian enterprises and hardware.
What The Tech: Crisis Text Line
Teenagers today do not like talking on the phone. At least with people they don't know. But they do text and that's how a group of volunteer counselors are connecting with teenagers who need to talk to someone about whatever it is they're struggling with.
What The Tech: Emergency Chrome Update
An emergency update to Google's Chrome browser has been released and the company says every computer user should update the browser right away.
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