Do security cameras actually deter crime, or are they just silent watchers? I can provide insights and guidance to help you understand the effectiveness of security cameras in crime prevention. As a home security systems expert […]
For all the ease and convenience of smartphones, they sure can cause a headache. Nothing like watching the sliver of battery life evaporate while standing in a long TSA line, right? Or missing your morning […]
QR codes are everywhere these days — and now, they’re even turning up in cemeteries. Make a visit to your local cemetery and you might see a small, unobtrusive QR code attached to a gravestone. […]
Have you ever received a text message from a random number alerting you that you’ve won a prize, gift card or “special government benefits”” Or how about those alarming texts that alert you to “suspicious […]
Remember when you signed up for a second Google account? Maybe you needed to send a second temporary email address, or wanted to secure a great username for your newborn, or simply felt like switching […]
Isn’t it great to know that people are constantly thinking up products to make our lives easier? Time Magazine’s list of the 200 best inventions of 2023 includes this year’s coolest innovations in more than […]
You might not have much of an opinion about pigeons unless you live in a big city — and if you do, that opinion is probably a bad one. These cooing, eternally hungry birds are […]
Give me all the bacon and eggs that you have. I will cook the eggs on the stove. Then, I’ll cook the bacon with this gadget that “toasts” (or vertically grills) the bacon instead of […]
Coca-Cola’s latest soda creation is more than just a new flavor — it’s looking toward the future. The very distant future. New Coca-Cola Y3000 imagines what Coca-Cola will taste like in the year 3000. Created […]
Never give a belated birthday greeting again. If you have an iPhone, you have a built-in birthday butler who will wish your friends and family “Happy birthday!” for you. Here’s how it works: First, go […]
Sometimes, it feels like technology moves so quickly that you could blink and find yourself behind the times. Devices that were once staples of everyday life get relegated to obsolescence before we even wrap our […]
What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an AI-powered language chatbot developed by tech research firm OpenAI. Designed to answer user questions, it’s recently surged in popularity thanks to its ability to articulate complex concepts, low […]
Having the newest iPhone and a 60-inch TV in every room of your house might sound like a dream worth aspiring to, but hold that thought. If you are trying to grow your savings, start […]
Soon after Al Franken was sworn in as a Senator, his counsel, current FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, had the idea of creating a Judiciary subcommittee focused on privacy, technology and the law. It came […]
The Netherlands deployed its first lethal autonomous weapons last month, according to the military and intelligence trade journal Janes. The move marks the first time that a NATO army has started operational trials with armed unmanned ground vehicles […]
In an ever-changing world where social media, video calls, and texting have become the norm, we all need to stay connected with our loved ones. With these shifts in communication, seniors are at risk […]
We use Chrome as our browser and Google as our search engine, which means that everything we do online is tracked. That’s why, when we check out a bathing suit online, we’re inundated with bathing […]
At Security.org, we’ve tested out dozens of different home security cameras to see how well they work. However, many people aren’t convinced that security cameras can actually deter crime. If you’re one of these […]
In recent years, smart home living has expanded outside the home. It has become easier to set up and manage outdoor living thanks to the expansion of Wi-Fi signals and outdoor outlets. However, some devices, […]
A New Zealand grandma has found a way to be the change she wants to see in the world. Sixty-three-year-old Rosemary Penwarden converted an old Honda into an electric vehicle that she charges with home […]
Your first step in turning your home into a smart home is to buy a hub or a controller. This is the brains or control center which tells all other devices, from light bulbs and plugs to […]
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has put his plans to buy Twitter (TWTR) on hold unless the social media company can provide convincing data concerning the number of fake accounts. Market research firm SparkToro […]
Use these with any of your Amazon Echo devices from an Echo Mini to an Echo Show to help you track the weather, be a better sous chef or just chill. Alexa can do much […]
With the weather getting warmer and summer coming soon, it’s time to take your music outside and enjoy some tunes by the pool, at the beach or on your next camping adventure. Thankfully, these Bluetooth smart […]
As gas prices surge across the country, many Americans are looking for ways to save on energy costs, both in their cars and at home. Over the last few years, the evolving Internet of Things […]
Buying a new TV can be a minefield. Acronyms are the order of the day, served up with a side of competing technologies and an extra helping of wondering if your purchase will keep you […]
Whether you’re stuck in your car during a snowstorm, evacuating before a hurricane hits, fleeing a wildfire or dealing with another emergency, you’ll be safer and less likely to experience serious problems if you have […]
The year 2021 was weird for video games. It was full of delayed projects but also full of new announcements. It’s clear that the gaming industry is still coming back from the impacts of the […]
Road trips can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. However, there are many variables to consider when going on a road trip, from where you will stop to eat to how much […]
Have you been trying to beat a new level on Candy Crush for hours on end? Are you working tirelessly at night to beat your best time in a game of Solitaire and realize three […]