Category: Tech

FTC issues its first ban on ‘stalking’ apps

[ad_1] The FTC’s decision affects three applications in particular: MobileSpy, created to keep an eye on employees’ and kids’ devices, as well as PhoneSheriff and TeenShield, which were specifically designed to monitor kids’ phones. Retina-X sold 15,000 subscriptions for its apps before it stopped selling them last year. Retina-X apps bypass Android and iOS security […]

Fujifilm’s X-Pro3 can focus in almost complete darkness

[ad_1] If that’s not weird enough for you, another selling point is the upgraded optical/electronic hybrid display. In rangefinder mode, you’re looking through an optical, rather than an electronic display. Because it’s offset from the lens, your subject will always appear at the wrong size and angle. Once you get used to it though (and […]

Mazda’s first electric car opens up thanks to ‘Freestyle’ doors

[ad_1] Driving dynamics are a key feature in any Mazda and the MX-30 is no different, with “Electric G-Vectoring Control Plus” torque vectoring control that helps the car load its weight on the front going into a corner, then back to the rear as it exits. Its single electric motor is mounted up front along […]

Spay and neuter your pets — and then bank their stem cells

[ad_1] In studies, stem cell therapy has been found to help dogs with conditions such as osteoarthritis. With Gallant’s approach, the stem cells are collected at the same time your dog is spayed or neutered. The advantage of this approach, according to the company, is that it allows vets to store your pup’s stem cells […]

SpaceX hopes to offer satellite internet to customers by mid-2020

[ad_1] Shotwell added that the approval request for 30,000 extra satellites didn’t necessarily mean SpaceX would build and launch them all. It needs considerably fewer satellites (about 24 launches’ worth) to cover the planet. Rather, this is overhead that would let SpaceX offer customized service for clients. Elon Musk reiterated at the roundtable that SpaceX […]

‘NBA Now’ game offers a quick basketball fix on your phone

[ad_1] There are some uncommon twists for games like this. Player ratings are based on real NBA stats that change from day to day. And if your NBA knowledge runs deep, you can earn perks for predicting winning teams. Multiplayer, meanwhile, should keep the game lively. The title is available for free, although you likely […]

Google Home update leaves some speakers unusable

[ad_1] This doesn’t appear to affect the Home Max, displays like the Home Hub or Nest-branded speakers. It’s not clear when there might be a fix. However, it’s a serious problem for those unfortunate owners affected by the glitch. While it’s a relatively minor hassle to get a speaker replaced under warranty, many Home and […]

BYU researchers extend WiFi range by 200 feet with a software upgrade

[ad_1] The researchers, led by Brigham Young Unviersity, have dubbed the protocol On-Off Noise Power Communication (ONPC). While WiFi typically requires speeds of at least one megabit per second to maintain a signal, the ONPC protocol can maintain a signal on as little as one one bit per second. That’s one millionth of the data […]

Apple TV+ adaptation of ‘Foundation’ will star Jared Harris and Lee Pace

[ad_1] It’s too soon to say when Foundation will premiere, although it’s not likely to be ready for a long time given that it’s still early days for the sci-fi show. This does illustrate Apple’s long-term thinking, at least. It’s increasingly determined to score major properties and secure deals with equally major personalities, and it […]