Internet Scams
Smart TV Scam Targets Customers
If you have a smart TV, there’s a new scam you need to be on the lookout for. The FBI has warned consumers that scammers are using a bizarre loophole in smart TV infrastructure to target people using pop-up ads within their TVs. Smart TVs are a relatively new technology. …
What Is SIM Swapping, and Why Is It a Nightmare for Your Online Security?
The best thing you can do to shore up your online security is to set up two-factor authentication on every service that allows it. However, there is a new form of scam going around that attempts to make an end-run around 2FA and make a fool out of all password …
Bank App Scams on the Rise: What to Watch For
If you use a banking app like Zelle or PayPal, scammers are out to get you. This isn’t personal, or anything, you just have money and they want that cash. Online banking is fast and convenient, but it sadly can open you up to scammers if you’re not careful. Here …
PC Sales Plummet During First Quarter of 2023
PC sales have fallen off a cliff since the start of the year, according to new reports from IDC and Canalys. The overall shipment of new PCs dropped by about 30%, continuing a trend from the end of 2022. None of the major manufacturers were spared, either, with even HP …
Smartphones
Is Smartphone Gaming Really More Popular than Traditional Gaming?
If you’re someone who has even a passing interest in playing video games as a hobby, you might be a bit surprised to hear that gaming on a smartphone isn’t just a little more popular than gaming on a console or PC. It’s so much more popular, in fact, that …
Google Pixel 7: Google Continues to Impress with Flagship Phone
Google’s ever-impressive Pixel smartphone lineup has only gotten better over the years. The most recent entry in the long-running line of gorgeous, premium Google handsets is the Google Pixel 7, an eye-catching and surprisingly affordable high-end smartphone. If you’re in the market for a new handset and looking to get …
Apple Unveils iPhone 14, Hints at New Features
Apple’s annual “Far Out” conference this year introduced fans to a new lineup of tech, including the much-anticipated iPhone 14. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max were the highlights of the show, representing the next generation of iPhones. The event also included …
Cloud Computing
Is Steam Remote Play a Good Way to Enjoy Your PC Games?
If you’re a PC gamer, you’ve probably used Steam. Valve’s game launcher is a popular software program because it streamlines many common gaming tasks and makes them that much easier. And you can often find great deals on video games through Steam that you can’t get anywhere else. Steam is …
Google Stadia Shutting Down, but Google Will Offer Refunds
Google has announced that its cloud streaming service, Stadia, will be shutting down in January 2023. When it goes, anyone who purchased the full-priced versions of games on the service will be unable to access their save files or, indeed, the games they bought. This news didn’t surprise many people, …
Microsoft Bringing Its Game Pass Service to Cloud Streaming
Microsoft will soon bring its Game Pass service to smart TVs with an Xbox app. The app will allow users to stream games directly from the internet to their TVs. This is similar to the approach Google used with its underwhelming Stadia streaming service, which has failed to turn a …
