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Laura Tucker

Laura has spent nearly 20 years writing news, reviews, and op-eds, with more than 10 of those years as an editor as well. She has exclusively used Apple products for the past three decades. In addition to writing and editing at MTE, she also runs the site's sponsored review program.

Spotify Car Thing Brings Internet Music to Older Cars

Spotify Car Thing Brings Internet Music to Older Cars

Spotify is launching “Car Thing,” a device that can be used no matter the age of your car. Will this compete with CarPlay and Android Auto?

Apr 14, 2021 in News
Microsoft Acquires Nuance, a Healthcare AI System

Microsoft Acquires Nuance, a Healthcare AI System

Microsoft went all in and acquired Nuance, a company with cloud and AI software in the healthcare space. Does it have further aspirations?

Apr 13, 2021 in News
Facebook Creates Open-Source Dataset to Lessen AI Bias

Facebook Creates Open-Source Dataset to Lessen AI Bias

Facebook has created an open-source dataset that it believes will lessen the AI basis that exists with facial recognition.

Apr 12, 2021 in News
Success of Discord and Slack Leads to Malware

Success of Discord and Slack Leads to Malware

Discord and Slack became tools for hackers to spread their malware because of their success this past year and users’ trust in them.

Apr 9, 2021 in News
Apple Find My Network Now Works with 3rd-Party Devices

Apple Find My Network Now Works with 3rd-Party Devices

Apple announced an extension of its Find My network. It will work with third-party devices, starting with Belkin, Chipolo, and VanMoof.

Apr 8, 2021 in News
LinkedIn Phishing Campaign: A New Threat

LinkedIn Phishing Campaign: A New Threat

With unemployment at record highs during the pandemic, hackers are hitting the inboxes of the unemployed in a LinkedIn phishing campaign.

Apr 7, 2021 in News
LG Smartphones, One-Time No. 3 Brand, Ends Its Run

LG Smartphones, One-Time No. 3 Brand, Ends Its Run

LG isn’t going out on top. After years in the business, LG smartphones will no longer be on the shelf, as the company ends its run.

Apr 6, 2021 in News
Facebook Data Leaked from Over 500 Million Users

Facebook Data Leaked from Over 500 Million Users

Facebook has lost respect with data leaks. Over the weekend it was discovered that Facebook data belonging to millions of users was leaked.

Apr 5, 2021 in News
Android App System Update Allows Hackers to Access Your Data

Android App System Update Allows Hackers to Access Your Data

A new tactic is hidden in the Android app “System Update.” It’s no update – it’s malware that is secretly stealing your data.

Apr 2, 2021 in News
Travel Pass App to Launch on iOS in a Few Weeks

Travel Pass App to Launch on iOS in a Few Weeks

To get the airline industry up and running, the IATA is instituting a travel pass app that it says will be available later this month on iOS.

Apr 1, 2021 in News
Dr. J. Professional AK-40 Wi-Fi Projector Review

Dr. J. Professional AK-40 Wi-Fi Projector Review

The Dr. Professional AK-40 Wi-FI Projector can project images from nearly any device you have. Find out in this review whether it’s a quality product..

Mar 31, 2021 in
More Smartphone Users Are Dumping Android for iPhone

More Smartphone Users Are Dumping Android for iPhone

A new survey shows that when it comes to the brand, more smartphone users are dumping Android for iPhone – at a quick pace.

Mar 31, 2021 in News
Apple Patent Shows Macs Made from Recycled Cans

Apple Patent Shows Macs Made from Recycled Cans

Apple revealed in two patient applications it’s been using its own custom alloy made from recycled beer and pop cans on the MacBook Air.

Mar 30, 2021 in News
Counterterrorism Hackers Behind Large Hack Google Identified

Counterterrorism Hackers Behind Large Hack Google Identified

A large hacking operation Google outed was actually being carried out by counterterrorism hackers. These hackers were from a U.S. Western ally.

Mar 29, 2021 in News
Slack Connect DM Update Quickly Tweaked

Slack Connect DM Update Quickly Tweaked

Slack Connect DM was quickly tweaked after it was rolled out over concerns it would allow users to be easily repeatedly harassed.

Mar 26, 2021 in News
Nintendo Switch Knockoff in Works, Powered by Android

Nintendo Switch Knockoff in Works, Powered by Android

With rumors about a Nintendo Switch Pro, there is another rumor that Qualcomm is working on a Nintendo Switch knockoff powered by Android.

Mar 25, 2021 in News
Nintendo Switch Pro Reportedly Launching with DLSS

Nintendo Switch Pro Reportedly Launching with DLSS

A popular rumor is stating that a Nintendo Switch Pro with support for DLSS could be released for the 2021 holiday shopping season.

Mar 24, 2021 in News
Google’s Fuchsia Could Be Near 1st Developer Release

Google’s Fuchsia Could Be Near 1st Developer Release

We could be nearing the day Android users get to dump it for its replacement. Google’s Fuchsia could be nearing its 1st developer release.

Mar 23, 2021 in News
Instagram for Kids in Development by Facebook

Instagram for Kids in Development by Facebook

There age limits on social media have been largely ignored. However, Facebook has made it a priority to create an Instagram for Kids for users under 13.

Mar 19, 2021 in News
Spammers Bombard Apple Users with Group FaceTime Calls

Spammers Bombard Apple Users with Group FaceTime Calls

macOS and iOS users are reporting that they are being besieged by group FaceTime calls that are either spam or pranks, and they can’t block the numbers.

Mar 18, 2021 in News
Google Play Store Cut Developer Fees, Following Apple’s Lead

Google Play Store Cut Developer Fees, Following Apple’s Lead

Under pressure from some developers, Apple reduced its cut of developer fees. Following suit, Google Play Store is cutting developer fees as well.

Mar 17, 2021 in News
SMS Messages Can Be Rerouted to Hackers for Just $16.

SMS Messages Can Be Rerouted to Hackers for Just $16.

Do you get errant text messages and have no idea where they come from? SMS messages can be redirected to hackers for just $16.

Mar 16, 2021 in News
Safe Blues Virtual Virus Developed to Track COVID

Safe Blues Virtual Virus Developed to Track COVID

Safe Blues researchers are using Bluetooth to transfer a virtual virus between mobile devices to help track the COVID-19 virus.

Mar 15, 2021 in News
Some Printers Caused a BSOD After Windows 10 Update

Some Printers Caused a BSOD After Windows 10 Update

There are reporters that some printers caused a BSOD after a Windows 10 update was installed. Find out whether it’s something you can fix.

Mar 12, 2021 in News
Verkada Security Firm Cameras Hacked, Includes Tesla

Verkada Security Firm Cameras Hacked, Includes Tesla

Tesla was among the Verkada Security Firm Cameras that were hacked, along with governmental locations, such as a prison and a hospital.

Mar 11, 2021 in News
8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm

8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm

There are constant warnings of aps, websites, and companies being attacked, and now 8 more dangerous apps have been identified.

Mar 10, 2021 in News
Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer

Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer

Scientists have recognized the frustration of shortened lithium-ion battery life and developed a new material that will make batteries last longer.

Mar 9, 2021 in News
The Brave Browser Will Launch Its Own Search Engine

The Brave Browser Will Launch Its Own Search Engine

The company behind the Brave browser intends to challenge Google search. It’s launching the Brave search engine in the first half of 2021.

Mar 8, 2021 in News
Data Leaks Found on Android and iOS Apps Stored in Cloud

Data Leaks Found on Android and iOS Apps Stored in Cloud

A mobile security firm, Zimperium, has found data leaks from thousands of third-party Android and iOS apps through cloud storage

Mar 5, 2021 in News
Google Promises to Stop Tracking Users But Will Track Groups

Google Promises to Stop Tracking Users But Will Track Groups

At first sight, the news that Google is vowing to stop tracking users seems stunning. But what they’re really doing is switching from individuals to groups.

Mar 4, 2021 in News
Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Responsible for Exchange Attacks

Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Responsible for Exchange Attacks

Microsoft contends Chinese hackers are behind Exchange attacks that targeted American business with exploits of a flaw in Exchange.

Mar 3, 2021 in News
SuperVPN Labeled a “Very Dangerous” Android App

SuperVPN Labeled a “Very Dangerous” Android App

Android app SuperVPN was labeled as “very dangerous” for the third time in a year, despite promising to “protect your privacy and keep you safe.”

Mar 2, 2021 in News
WhatsApp Threat Spells Out How Accounts Will Be Deleted

WhatsApp Threat Spells Out How Accounts Will Be Deleted

WhatsApp issued a threat to its users. Does this WhatsApp threat really mean that users’ accounts will be deleted if they don’t accept the new terms?

Mar 1, 2021 in News
Twitter Super Followers Brings Calls of “RIP Twitter”

Twitter Super Followers Brings Calls of “RIP Twitter”

Twitter found some unhappy users when it announced its new “Super Followers” feature to monetize the site. It brought cries of “RIP Twitter.”

Feb 26, 2021 in News
Apple Forces Google to Show Collected Gmail Data on iPhone

Apple Forces Google to Show Collected Gmail Data on iPhone

Apple’s new privacy feature is having the desired effect. Google has finally revealed the Gmail data that it collects on iPhones and iPads and how it uses it.

Feb 25, 2021 in News
Apple Hit with Antitrust Investigation for “Sign in with Apple”

Apple Hit with Antitrust Investigation for “Sign in with Apple”

Apple is fighitng many fires. One of them is an antitrust investigation after complaints from evelopers over its “Sign in with Apple” option.

Feb 24, 2021 in News
Zero-Click Attacks to Be Less Successful on iPhones

Zero-Click Attacks to Be Less Successful on iPhones

Apple is doing its best to stay a step ahead of the hackers. The company made a change to a beta version of iOS 14.5 that will make zero-click attacks less successful.

Feb 23, 2021 in News
Emails with Tracking Pixels Have Become “Endemic”

Emails with Tracking Pixels Have Become “Endemic”

While there are so many exciting changes with technology, it’s not all good. The latest privacy concern is tracking pixels that are secretly embedded i emails.

Feb 19, 2021 in News
Chrome OS Tops macOS as 2nd Most Popular OS

Chrome OS Tops macOS as 2nd Most Popular OS

We’ve moved beyond the Windows vs. Mac battle. Chrome OS overtook macOS in 2020 and is now the second most popular OS, behind Windows.

Feb 18, 2021 in News
Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update

Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update

The upcoming 21H1 Windows 10 update appears to be a minor one; however, it’s believed it’s setting up for the fall update to be the biggest in years.

Feb 17, 2021 in News
SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months

SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months

As consumers, we expect developers to take care of their product. Android app SHAREit left security vulnerabilities unpatched for more than three months.

Feb 16, 2021 in News
Nissan Denies Being in Talks to Work on Apple Car

Nissan Denies Being in Talks to Work on Apple Car

Headlines make it appear no automaker wants to partner with Apple This is the current optics after Nissan denied being in talks to cooperate on the Apple Car.

Feb 15, 2021 in News
Twitter May Start Paying You for Viral Tweets

Twitter May Start Paying You for Viral Tweets

twitter may start paying users for viral tweets. But how popular does your tweet have to be for it to be considered viral enough to get paid for it?

Feb 12, 2021 in News
Chip Shortage Affecting Everything Including PS5 and Cars

Chip Shortage Affecting Everything Including PS5 and Cars

The pandemic hit the tech industry with a laptop shortage and then a chip shortage. It’s affecting everything, including the PS5 and the auto industry.

Feb 11, 2021 in News
Phone’s Sleep Data Helps Convict Man in Death of Wife

Phone’s Sleep Data Helps Convict Man in Death of Wife

The sleep data on a man’s smartphone helped convict him of manslaughter in his wife’s death. He said he was sleeping; his phone showed otherwise.

Feb 10, 2021 in News
Apple Is Discovered Hosting Scam Apps on App Store

Apple Is Discovered Hosting Scam Apps on App Store

A developer has discovered multiple scam apps on the App Store, with some raking in millions in subscription fees for non-working apps.

Feb 9, 2021 in News
COMB Data Breach Includes 3.2 Billion Email and Password Pairs

COMB Data Breach Includes 3.2 Billion Email and Password Pairs

More than 3 billion password and email pairs were affected in the COMB data breach that is comprised of several data breaches.

Feb 8, 2021 in News
Google Will Use Pixel Cameras to Monitor Heart Rate

Google Will Use Pixel Cameras to Monitor Heart Rate

Google announced that it is adding functionality to the Fit app on Pixel phones to read heart rate and breath rate with the phones’ cameras.

Feb 5, 2021 in News
Avast Provides Further Details of Malicious Browser Extensions

Avast Provides Further Details of Malicious Browser Extensions

Were you one of the unlucky 3 million users who downloade malicious browser extensions? Avast explains how CacheFlow was discovered.

Feb 4, 2021 in News
Third-Party iOS Apps Crash After Syncing with M1 Macs

Third-Party iOS Apps Crash After Syncing with M1 Macs

Multiple iPhone and iPad users are reporting that their third-party iOS apps on their devices are crashing after syncing with their M1 Macs.

Feb 2, 2021 in News

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