Face masks are part of the new normal at least for the next several years but despite the growth in sales, the technology behind masks hasn’t changed very much. At CES 2021, several companies introduced new masks to better protect and be more comfortable than the masks of just a year ago. MaskFone introduced a new connected mask in January…
The first thing I thought of when I heard about the new Clubhouse was “great, another social media app I’ll be talked into downloading”. The thing is though, Clubhouse is not just another social media network. In fact, I don’t know of anything else even similar. The best way to describe Clubhouse is its part Zoom meeting, part podcast, and…
It’s nearing the end of January and people are beginning to struggle with those self-improvement New Year’s resolutions they made. One of the most common resolutions is creating a budget. The well-intentioned resolution is always facing the challenge of unexpected bills but if we’re being honest, all of us struggle with spending on a daily basis. Of course, smartphone apps…
When President Joe Biden took the oath of office at the White House, it wasn’t the only transition underway. Moments after Biden stated “So help me God”, the official Twitter account (@POTUS) was transferred to the Biden administration. The “Twitter transition” did not require someone from the Trump administration to hand the username and password of the account to a…
One of the best things about the Super Bowl every year is the deals it brings on TVs. Retailers offer bargains to football fans wanting to watch the big game on a bigger TV. This also coincides with manufacturers introducing the latest 2021 models at CES. To make room for those new TVs, retailers discount older models. Shopping for a…
You may want to check your desktop computer soon for a software program that is not only no longer needed but might be dangerous. Adobe Flash Player has been around since the early days of the internet. It’s the program that allowed for video and animations to play in browsers and it’s how we played online games in those days…
Signal and Telegram have been around for years but suddenly this week, they’ve soared to the top of the app store charts and the reason is causing some concern. Signal and Telegram are secure messaging apps built on privacy. Messages are encrypted on both platforms which means only the sender and receiver can see them. The message is not stored…
There is a belief that the coronavirus entered the U.S at last year’s CES. With over 175,000 people from all over the world, walking in crowded spaces, demonstrating the same gadgets, and eating in the same places, it’s quite possible that CES 2020 was a virus super-spreader event. At the 2021 virtual CES, companies are introducing tech to stop the…
Every January nearly 200,000 people from around the world converge on Las Vegas for the annual CES (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show). Due to COVID-19, CES 2021 is being held virtually with companies around the world meeting online with tech journalists to unveil some of the newest gadgets and high tech electronics. Even though everyone is logging in…
Through the years Amazon has brought us gadgets and new technology that we couldn’t live without now. Echo or Alexa devices to help us around the house, smart doorbells and cameras to protect our home, 2-day free shipping, and Amazon Prime Movies and Music. Now, Amazon thinks a new gadget will help consumers who may have trouble remembering when they…
