You never fully realize what life would be like with no internet and no cellular service until it happens. That’s what happened to thousands of AT&T customers in the southeast. The Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee happened just outside a large AT&T data center, knocking out service of both the internet and cellular service for customers in parts…
Two companies used by billions of people every day are fighting and your privacy is why. Facebook accuses Apple of putting small businesses at risk due to a new feature that shows iPhone and iPad users a window into what each app does with their data. This all has to do with what data apps collect and what they do…
If you are still shopping for Christmas, our What the Tech consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker has expert advice on shopping for gadget gifts. Even someone who usually doesn’t like technology will find something useful in this list. Jamey brings you his What the Tech stories on Alabama News Network at 5 & 5:30 p.m. weekdays. We also air his…
Is it just me or do you hate those commercials where someone is getting a car for Christmas? All my life I’ve never known someone who gets a car under the tree. If you’ve got someone on your gift list who already owns a perfectly good car, these tech gadgets are a more realistic gift. I love watching dashcam videos…
Don’t let their size fool you, these small gadgets maybe their favorite gifts this year. Like a portable movie projector for a family movie night in the backyard. The ViewSonic M1 Mini projector may be tiny but it packs a lot of features. It projects images in high definition, has a built-in speaker and the battery lasts long enough to…
There’s another buzz about Bitcoin. The crypto-currency is flirting with $20,000 again and has experienced incredible gains over the last month. Consumers and even some investors have trouble wrapping their heads around a virtual currency and what someone can do with a Bitcoin. Here’s a bit of an explanation. Bitcoin is not as easy to understand as actual cash or…
It’s hard not to want a piece of the YouTube pie when you see Ryan’s ToysReview. The 8-year-old makes over $22 million from his channel every year. What does your child need to get started? These gadgets make good Christmas gifts and maybe an even better investment. Dedicated cameras like a DSLR are good, but unnecessary to get started. Smartphones…
If you or someone on your gift list bought a new computer this year, you may have noticed they don’t have enough ports or inputs. Some laptops don’t have a USB-A port at all. That’s leaving some people wondering how to connect a wireless mouse, a hard drive, or any other external device. A new PC laptop purchased in 2020…
Say this about isolation and working from home, it creates a huge new category for anyone looking to complete their Christmas shopping list. Zoom and other video meetings are part of life now in work, school, and staying in touch with family and friends. These gadgets make great gifts for anyone who’s Zooming. A good web camera should be the…
Not long ago if I gave my mother some sort of tech gadget as a gift I knew it would wind up in a drawer somewhere. Not necessarily because she didn’t like it or wouldn’t use it, she just didn’t feel comfortable setting it up. It was intimidating. I’m not suggesting every woman in the world doesn’t appreciate or understand…
