Laura Tucker, Author at Make Tech Easier

Wyze Camera Has Security Flaw Company Took 3 Years to Fix

It was determined that Wyze knew about a security camera flaw and didn’t make a move to change it for three years.

FedEx to Test Autonomous Cargo Delivery by Air

The time is now to advance autonomous delivery technology. FedEx will soon start testing autonomous cargo delivery by air.

Verizon Customers Getting Spam Texts from Their Own Numbers

Some Verizon customers have reported receiving spam texts from their own numbers, while Verizon is blaming it on “bad actors.”

5G Becoming Increasingly More Important to Cars

The auto industry has a great interest in 5G – in how it could help cars and the people who drive them. The movement is gunning for 2024.

A Slew of Zoom Updates Includes Twitch Integration

Among a slew of improvements announced this week, Zoom said it would include integration with Twitch to allow meetings to be live streamed.

Apple Adds Driver’s License Feature to Wallet in Arizona

You can now add your driver’s license or state ID to your IPhone wallet to make traveling through TSA easier – but you have to live in Arizona.

Take $60 off an Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet

Looking to keep your child busy this summer? Consider an Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet. It’s their own and not a toy and will keep them safe online.

Watermarks to Start Appearing on Unsupported Windows 11 PCs

Some users with beta and preview releases of Windows 11 are seeing a watermark stating that their unsupported PCs don’t meet requiremenets.

Quickly Deleting Google Search Data Coming to Android

While Google rolled out a feature to iOS last year to delete the last 15 minutes of Search history, that option is finally coming to Android.

Emotet Malware Sending Emails Disguised as IRS

A new Emotet campaign disguises emails as being from the IRS – but they’re really hiding malware within. Find out more on how this new threat.

FTC Investigated Amazon for Deception with Prime Accounts

The FTC has been investigating the subscription and cancellation practices of Amazon Prime. The company knew it was deceiving customers.

COVID Closes Foxconn, Possibly Delaying Next iPhones

COVID has caused Chinese authorities to shutter the Foxconn facdtory and the rest of Shenzhen, possibly delaying the next iPhones.

To Continue Aid in Ukraine, Google Adds Air Raid to Services

Google is stepping in and using its services to provide help to Ukraine, most recently deploying an air raid system to help get people to safety.

Tesla Exec Defends Autopilot a Year After Senators’ Letter

A Tesla executive defended Autopilot a year after a fatal Tesla crash and two senators pushing to regulate the self-driving car industry.

Shopping Gets More Social with Twitter Shops

Twitter has been dipping one toe at a time into e-commerce, ramping it up even more this week with its announcement of Twitter Shops.

New Apple Mac Studio Will Connect All Your Devices

The just-announced Apple Mac Studio was announced at Apple’s spring event, along with the Apple Mac Studio Display.

What Happened to Windows 9 and How to Find It in Windows 11

A Twitter usser posted a tip that showed Windows 9 might not have been relelased, but it shows up in code for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Samsung Could Be Intentionally Throttling 10,000 Apps

Samsung could be throttling 10,000 apps and games to still make bold claims about the performance of its smartphones.

Hackers Leak Nvidia Data Nabbed During Cyber Attack

GPU manufacturer Nvidia was hacked last week, leading to a group of cybercriminals taking responsibility and leaking some of the stolen data.

Matter Will Soon Allow Your Smart Home Devices to Work Together

What holds smart home devices back is the lack of compatibility between manufacturers and vendors, but Matter, due this year, will change that.

iDPRT Mini Photo Printer Review

The iDPRT Mini Photo Printer can provide the portable means to print photos immediately. Find out more about this mini device in this review.

5 Generations of Samsung Galaxy Phones Carried Security Risk

a security risk has been found in five generations of Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Luckily, it appears hackers never found this security risk.

Amazon Brings “Just Walk Out” to First Whole Foods Store

Amazon has just added its Just Walk Out technology to the First Whole Folds Market store. Is it the next step in contactless payments?

Forget the “Foldable iPhone” – Look for a “Folding Mac”

Experts are saying it could be two to three years still before we see a foldable iPhone, and what we may see instead if a “folding Mac.”

New Mobile App Will Deliver Insulin to Diabetics

A company that markets an insulin pump has also developed a mobile app that will help diabetics control the delivery of insulin to their bodies.

New Malware Found Infecting Microsoft Teams Meetings

Security experts discovered hackers have been targeting Microsoft Teams meetings with malware. Find out how they snuck in thousands of times.

Google Addresses Ads Privacy with Android Privacy Sandbox

Google just announced “Android Privacy Sandbox,” a new feature that seems to be competition for Apple’s newer privacy practices.

Zoom Finally Fixes Mac Bug that Kept the Mic on After Calls

Is it safe to join Zoom meetings agian? Zoom claims it fixed a bug that kept recording after a meeting was over on Macs running Monterey.

Apple Still Working to Combat AirTag Misuse

With some users figuring out how to use AirTags to stalk people, Apple is issuing updates to prevent AirTags from being used in this manner.

Beware of Fake Windows 11 Installer Loaded with Malware

A hacker counted on people salivating at the chance to download Windows 11 and released a fake Windows 11 installer loaded with malware.

New Smartphone COVID Test – But Only for Samsung Galaxy S9

COVID testing has always been problematic, but getting a COVID test could soon be as easy as using your smartphone and accurate to boot.

Facebook Quarterly Earnings Report Shows It’s Losing Users

The most recent quarterly earnings report for Facebook showed why the company is rebranding to “Meta”: the social network is losing users.

Google Rolling Out Messages Beta that Shows iPhone Emojis

A Google Messages beta will finally show emojis in reactions from iPhone users instead of text. This article explains how it will work.

macOS Monterey Users Dealing with Update that Drains Battery

Social media platforms and tech forums are all abuzz regarding a macOS Monterey update that drains the battery. Is there a fix for it?

Could Google Be Focusing on an Android Tablet Again?

When you think of tablets, you most likely think of iPads. Google appears to want to change that, developing a new Android tablet once again.

Google Said to Be Working on Gaming Chromebooks

Chromebooks are already great for gaming, so it isn’t too much of a surprise that Google is reportedly working on gaming Chromebooks.

Brata Malware Steals Your Money, then Activates Kill Switch

Malware is an evolving technology. The 2019 Brata malware has evolved in 2022 to erase your device after it steals your money.

Neabot NoMo Q11 Robot Vacuum and Mop Review

Does the Neabot NoMo Q11 Robot Vacuum and Mop check off all the boxes for new technology on robot vacuums? Let’s find out in this review.

Make Tech Easier 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

We’ve compiled a list of the best product reviews in this 2021 Gift Guide to help you make some educated decisions when shopping this year.

DuckDuckGo to Expand Its Lineup to a Desktop Browser

After earlier releasing its own mobile browser, DuckDuckGo is introducing a dedicated desktop browser. Find out about its lofty goals.

Microsoft Teams Update Will Fix 911 Call Freeze

Microsoft was quick to act on a Teams user reporting a 911 call freeze on their Android. Find out how Microsoft solved the issue.

Ring Doorbell Patents Show Future Uses of Biometric Data

In the past few years, Amazon has filed 17 patents to use biometric data to label people on your doorstep. Does this go too far?

Microsoft Will Make iFixit Repair Kits Available for Surface

Microsoft is working with iFixit to make repair kits available to repair centers to fix Surface devices. Find out how this could affect you.

Malicious Play Store Apps Were Stealing Banking Credentials

Malicious apps were found on the Google Play store … again … and this time they were stealing banking credentials. Find out here how it happened.

Amazon Ready to Roll Out Alexa Conversation Mode on Echo 10

Amazon announced that Alexa is now gaining Conversation Mode to make your patter with it even more natural. Find out how it will work.

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program for Users

It was a little surprising to see this news released by Apple: the Cupertino tech company is launching a Self Service repair program in 2022.

Google Maps to Help with Your Black Friday and Holiday Tasks

Google Maps is updating to help with your Black Friday and holiday chores, whether you’re shopping, picking up groceries, or traveling.

Windows 10, 11 Users Need 3rd-Party Patch for Security Vulnerability

A third-party security specialist has stepped in to develop a patch for a Windows 10 and 11 security vulnerability. Find out what it’s about.

YouTube to Permanently Eliminate Dislike Button Counts

YouTube greatly upset users this week when it announced it would be permanently eliminating the dislike button counts. Will it change for you?

Would You Like to Charge Your Phone in Just 20 Minutes?

The Anker CEO believes there will soon be chargers that can charge phones in just 20 minutes. Find out how GaN chargers will factor in.

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