Category Archives: Technology news
You Never Know What You Have
Save the Internet You may not like everything you find on the Internet. But ask yourself this: would you really want to lose it? When we log onto the Internet, we take a lot for granted. We assume we’ll be … Continue reading
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Allergic to Technology
I didn’t sneeze much when I was a kid. Neither did many of my friends. Presumably it’s because we didn’t have iPods. New studies say technology causes allergies, just like pollen, mold and dust. “Technophiles should take caution that some … Continue reading
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Maybe Honesty–or Accuracy–Isn’t as Good as They Say
The good news: Zillow dropped the unrealistically high value on my home. The bad news: Zillow dropped the unrealistically high value on my home.
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Technology: Hey, It’s Only As Good As the User
Whenever I drive an unfamiliar car, I rely on luck to determine where the fuel filler cap is located. So I was surprised when my novice teen driver told me to check the little arrow near the fuel pump icon … Continue reading
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Solar Storms Could Knock Out Electricity, Wireless Technologies
Severe space weather is threatening everything from power grids to cell phones. The culprit is Solar Cycle 24, an 11-year-period of magnetic storms and strong solar winds that started in early 2008. The number of storms will gradually increase in … Continue reading
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Is GPS The New Speed Dial?
Two major companies are slashing the cost of GPS modules used in cells phones, media players and personal navigation devices. CSR, a leading global provider of personal wireless technology, is cutting the cost of the technology by 50% through a … Continue reading
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