What The Tech: ‘Free’ apps that actually cost a fortune
Today, many apps use a subscription model instead. That means you’re billed weekly, monthly, or yearly. Often those subscriptions begin with a free trial.
Today, many apps use a subscription model instead. That means you’re billed weekly, monthly, or yearly. Often those subscriptions begin with a free trial.
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, when we “spring forward” and move our clocks ahead one hour. That shift can disrupt sleep schedules and make waking up even more difficult.
Your birthdate is one of the most useful pieces of personal information for identity thieves.
Instead of one dominant chatbot, users now have several powerful AI assistants to choose from. And increasingly, many people are using more than one.
Many of these devices are designed to look exactly like common household items. For example, you can find fake smoke detectors online that are actually recording devices.
Every year, criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. They file before the real taxpayer does, claim the refund, and disappear.
Seedtime tracks what you planted and where, helping you rotate crops properly each season.
Instagram’s latest move suggests platforms are responding by adding more built-in protections rather than relying solely on optional settings.
Whether it’s enough remains a topic of debate.
In the U.S. alone, data centers use roughly 4 percent of all electricity generated, but that information comes from a study back in 2023. And that number is expected to more than double as new facilities come online.
Here are a few hidden iPhone tricks that can save time and make you look like you know exactly what you’re doing.