Are your appliances eavesdropping?

By Bree Fowler and Mae Anderson
Posted on March 21, 2017

Alexa, are you spying on me? buy proscar online buy proscar online no prescription It’s a fair question in light of attempts by authorities investigating the slaying of an Arkansas man to obtain voice recordings collected by an Amazon Echo speaker and its Alexa digital assistant.Echo is a “smart speaker,” a nine-inch cylinder that connects to the voice-controlled ... READ MORE

Getting up to speed on tech

By Carol Sorgen
Posted on March 20, 2017

Can’t get to your granddaughter’s ballet recital in person? Wonder what happened to your best friend from high school? Want to start your Christmas shopping? It’s all there waiting for you, thanks to the world of technology. “If you can think of it, it will be on your iPad,” said Cathy Milando, 77, a Perry Hall resident. Thanks to technology classes offered at the Seven Oaks ... READ MORE

Voice-activated assistants do your bidding

By Mae Anderson
Posted on March 07, 2017

Does your home really need a “smart speaker” that can answer questions, call you an Uber, turn off the lights, or play music when you ask? You may be about to find out. online pharmacy https://www.fixdental.com.au/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/3-41e80f49ff6fc2d63561aa7a4b7803d7/2022/furosemide.html no prescription Two years ago, Amazon introduced the Amazon Echo, an... READ MORE

Get serious to protect against identity theft

By Anya Kamenetz
Posted on February 07, 2017

Having someone else pretend to be you is now something that has probably happened to you or to someone you know. And it’s not as fun as it sounds.According to Bankrate, a financial website, 41 million U.S. adults have now had their identities stolen, and another 49 million know someone who has. online pharmacy buy ventolin no prescription online pharmacy Having your credit card used... READ MORE

Tech lets you play with your pet from afar

By Terence Chea
Posted on January 12, 2017

Technology isn’t just for humans anymore. It’s also for their furry friends.In Silicon Valley and beyond, a growing number of startups are selling devices to keep pets safe, healthy, entertained and connected when their owners are away.“Pet tech” entrepreneurs and investors see a big opportunity as pet ownership grows and owners show a willingness to spend serious... READ MORE

Cool tech toys for the kid in your life

By Bree Fowler
Posted on December 22, 2016

Over the years, toys have gotten more high-tech to keep screen-obsessed children engaged. But there’s growing worry among parents and educators that toys are moving too far in that direction.Now, educational toys that have a math and science bent — marketed under the umbrella of STEM — are trying to get back to the basics: less screen time, more hands-on activities.Here... READ MORE

Technology that simplifies money tasks

By Liz Weston
Posted on December 14, 2016

Think about how difficult it was to clean a house 100 years ago, or make a phone call, or travel across the country.Tasks that were routine then — like, say, beating a rug to clean it — have all but disappeared.Likewise, technology has obliterated or automated a lot of the money tasks that were once mandatory for people who wanted to be responsible with their finances.If you do... READ MORE

Six ways barcodes help you shop smarter

By Paul Michael
Posted on November 10, 2016

The humble barcode has been a regular part of grocery store shopping since 1974, with the first-ever product being scanned on June 26th of that year. Since then, they have become almost invisible, with some package designs finding ingenious ways to hide or dress up their somewhat garish appearance. online pharmacy paxil no prescription buy... READ MORE

Websites help find the lowest drug prices

By Matthew Perrone
Posted on October 05, 2016

Most people don’t shop for lower prescription drug prices. But they should — especially now that there are easier ways to do so. More than a dozen websites and apps are vying to help U.S. consumers find the lowest prices for prescription drugs by comparing prices and searching for deals, similar to the way Expedia looks for cheap airfare or Bankrate.com looks for low... READ MORE

Students rewarded for innovative ideas

By Barbara Ruben
Posted on September 06, 2016

As a infant in Southern India, Anurudh Ganesan needed his grandparents to carry him 10 miles to a remote health clinic to get vaccinated against polio. But when they arrived, they found the vaccines were useless due to the lack of safe refrigeration and high temperatures.Years later, when his parents told him the story, the teen was shocked and did extensive research on the problem. Ganesan ... READ MORE