Airline passengers flying in the European Union will soon bid adieu to airplane mode and could even be able to make phone calls from the sky. The European Commission ruled in late November to allow airlines to provide the latest 5G technology on planes, alongside previous mobile technology generations. “Since …
Read More »A guy playing an alto flute in The Game Awards orchestra won the night
Tonight’s Game Awards was probably one of the more entertaining showcases in the event’s 10-year history and it has nothing to do with any of the games that swept the awards and everything to do with a guy and his flute. Al Pacino started the show, not with a bang …
Read More »I-Spy: Change your computer’s settings to stop programs spying on you
Your phone knows a lot about you. It tracks your movement, browsing habits, downloads, and more. Go here for a trick to know when your phone’s camera or microphone is being used. You also need to worry about social media apps, voice assistants, and smart TVs from listening and recording …
Read More »The Game Awards 2022: all the announcements and trailers
The 2022 Game Awards featured a heaping helping of the all the video game news and trailers that weren’t announced during Summer Game Fest. Geoff Keighley, host of the Game Awards, has been slowly teasing information on what fans can expect ahead the even, asking cryptic questions and tweeting pics …
Read More »Best smart thermostats to keep you at the perfect temperature
You’ve heard of smartphones, smart light bulbs, and even smart air conditioners, but what about a smart thermostat? CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER It’s hard not to blast the cold air in the summer or …
Read More »The hornet formerly known as ‘murder’ hasn’t been spotted in Washington state this year
Good news! The invasive insect formerly known as the “murder hornet” might soon be under control in Washington state. After wrapping up its pest trapping season for 2022, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) reported no sightings of the northern giant hornet. “When it comes to the pests that …
Read More »Wave of Grinch porch pirates trying to ruin Christmas
Al Diaz of Rialto, California watched packages his father ordered get ripped off minutes after they were delivered. This grinch of a porch pirate drove away with over $1,000 worth of gifts in seconds. A pair of pajamas he had purchased for his dog and himself, as well as three Movado …
Read More »Twitter Blue will reportedly cost more from iPhones to offset ‘hidden 30 percent tax’
Twitter Blue may relaunch at two different price points depending on where you subscribe from, according to a new report from The Information. The premium subscription could cost $11 when purchased via Twitter’s iOS app, or a reduced $7 per month if users subscribe via Twitter’s website. The price disparity …
Read More »How to scrub your phone number and address from Google search
It is so much easier than you may realize to find basic information about you or anyone you know online. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER With a little digging, your phone number, home address, email …
Read More »Crypto collapse: it’s looking like a long, cold, contagious winter
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge FTX is just the latest company facing an uncertain future as cryptocurrency values drop, revealing flaws in risky financial strategies that fueled the recent crypto and NFT boom. Continue reading…
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