Technology

Netgear’s releasing a new Nighthawk router that trades in the sci-fi spaceship look the line adopted in 2018 for a more monolithic tower design. The new Nighthawk RS700 will cost $699.99 when it launches this spring with looks that are more akin to the AmpliFi Alien or Linksys Velop routers. …

Vacation rental properties on sites like Airbnb and VRBO have grown immensely in popularity over the last few years. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER However, if you’re looking at a rental property to live in …

Miniaturizing tech is a perpetual challenge for wearable makers. The smaller the device, the better it is for wearability. The thing is, that usually comes at the expense of battery life. However, Silicon Labs is hoping its latest xG27 chipset is small and energy-efficient enough to spark some big ideas …

tech I’ve been answering tech and digital-lifestyle questions on my national radio show and podcast for many years. At this point, I’ve heard it all. I also notice trends. Sometimes, everyone wants to know about app privacy. Use these steps to stop companies and people from tracking your every move. …

I can’t quite say it was inevitable, but — in some of the least surprising yet amusing tech news in the world — a Vietnam gadget enthusiast has managed to obtain a developer unit of the unannounced Pixel 7A smartphone. But I digress. Vietnam’s Zing News (via Droid Life) has …

These days, most companies, including tech giants like Apple, are opting for more sustainable products. Apple released a new feature related to charging iPhones with its latest update. However, not many people are too pleased about this one. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY …

The AI language models behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT could soon be powering virtual assistants in General Motors vehicles. As reported by Reuters on Friday, an executive for GM has revealed that the American automaker is exploring potential uses for ChatGPT as part of a broader collaboration with Microsoft. Semafor similarly reported …

The skies above America’s airports have been plagued by a terrifying phenomenon – pilots mistakenly landing on taxiways instead of runways. These potentially deadly errors have caused 1,641 “wrong surface events” since 2016, with small planes being responsible for a shocking 83% of these dangerous incidents. CLICK TO GET KURT’S …

With 23 awards to be given out, the 95th Academy Awards Ceremony definitely ran a little long, but after last year’s theatrics, the evening felt like a studied return to form for the Oscars and a fitting end to awards season. As improbable as it might have once seemed, A24’s …

Your computer is sluggish, but you’re not even doing much. Here are five processes you can end right now for a faster, smoother experience. You can thank me later. Sometimes you need to go further to speed up your PC, especially if it’s older. These tricks each take about 60 …