It’s not every day that the spiritual realm intersects with smartphone tech. But in the era of chatbots and AI, even the biblical figures aren’t immune. Welcome to the world of “Text With Jesus,” where you’re just a tap away from a conversation with the holy – and, for a …
Read More »Xiaomi’s 13 Ultra camera kit is more fun than it should be
As long as there have been smartphones, there have been goofy-ass mashups between phones and cameras. We’ve had cameras that clamp to your phone or attach by magnets. We’ve had accessory lenses and shutter grips to make your phone act more like a camera. We’ve had cameras that were also …
Read More »Replacing your phone’s battery – is it worth it or time for a new phone?
Have you ever wondered whether it’s better to replace your Apple iPhone’s battery or just get a new phone? Lisa from Grafton, Wisconsin, recently wrote to us with this exact question. Here’s what she asked: “My iPhone needs a new battery. Is it better to just get a new phone? …
Read More »Judge dismisses Republican lawsuit against Google over Gmail’s spam filtering
The suit complained Google intentionally sent RNC political emails to Gmail users’ spam folders, and the RNC sought restitution for “donations it allegedly lost as a result” of those lost emails. The RNC cited a North Carolina State University study that found Gmail was more likely to mark emails from Republican …
Read More »Zoom’s reversal after backlash over AI fiasco
We all know Zoom a little too well, the video conferencing platform that exploded in popularity during the pandemic. Today, it is the go-to platform for nearly every office, school, and organization alike. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S …
Read More »NASA’s Crew-7 mission has launched four astronauts into orbit
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center this morning at 3:27AM ET, NASA announced today. The rocket pushed four astronauts on NASA’s Crew-7 mission into orbit before a scheduled Sunday morning dock with the International Space Station (ISS). The mission brings astronauts from four countries to the …
Read More »How to stop someone from tracking you on your phone
How would you feel if someone were spying on your every move, possibly listening to your conversations, and maybe even accessing your personal data without your consent? Would you even know if that were happening to you? We recently received this intriguing email from Marybeth of Wilmington, Delaware: “Is there …
Read More »The last-gen Blink Outdoor security camera is half off today
As we enter the last week of August, it’s time to prepare for a jam-packed fall gadget season. Many companies, including Apple, will likely release new gadgets. Shopping events like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday are set to take place, and of course, we can’t forget the …
Read More »Your phone tracks everywhere you’ve been – See (and delete) it
Google knows more about you than your best friends. That includes (if you have the right settings enabled) where you go and even the pictures you take at that location. You have to check out this map. It’s stunning to see your history laid out in one spot. Apple users, …
Read More »Google Keep’s Android app is getting formatting tools and version history
Good news for Android-toting Google Keep users: you’re finally getting the text formatting options the app has so desperately needed for years. Google announced this week that the ability to bold, italicize, and otherwise transform text in your notes is rolling out now, and you should start to see it …
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