Laura Tucker, Author at Make Tech Easier

Google Maps Update Adds Assistant and Food Delivery

Google Maps has received an update and now includes Google Assistant help, food delivery status, and further COVID-19 data for the given area.

Microscoft Teams Adds Ability to Use More Apps in Meetings

Microsoft TEams is making an obvious play for the work-from-home customers, adding workforce apps and power tools for use in meetings.

SoundBeamer Delivers Personalized Sound without Headphones

SoundBeamer is a new device that will deliver personal sound but without headphones, earbuds, or anything else on your ears.

Google Storage Will Cost You and Delete Your Files

While Google has allowed us to use it for all our storage, it’s going to start charging us and will also delete our files from Gmail, Drive, and Photos.

Microsoft Issues Warning About Vaping and Xbox Series X

Microsoft was forced this week to issue a warning to not intentionally blow vaping smoke into the Xbox Series X after attempts to make viral videos.

Ring Doorbells Gen 2 Recalled Because of Fire Hazard

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a notice that said the Ring Doorbells are being recalled because of a potential fire hazard.

FTC Settlement: Zoom Lied About End-to-End Encryption

Zoom has reached a settlement with the FTC, who claimed the company lied for years to users about utilizing end-to-end encryption.

Treblab HD77 Bluetooth Speaker Review

In this review of the Treblab HD77 Bluetooth Speaker, we set out to find out if it has all the merits we demand out of a Bluetooth speaker.

Old Versions of Android to Not Support Secure Websites

You may be forced into buying a newer Android phone. Older Android versions prior to 7.1.1 Nougat will no longer work with many secure websites.

Power Chip Shortage Could Affect Apple iPhone 12 Delivery

With the Apple iPhone 12 finally released and looking for to the holiday season, a power chip shortage could leave buyers waiting.

AI Algorithm Detects Virus with Your Cough

MIT researchers have developed an AI algorithm that will detect the virus with your cough. The AI could be used on your smartphone.

Raspberry Pi 400 Is a Complete Desktop PC in a Keyboard

The Raspberry Pi line is introducing something new: the Raspberry Pi 400, a complete desktop PC build into a keyboard.

Memo Warns of “Imminent” Cyberattacks on Hospitals

U.S. federal officials have warned of “increased and imminent” cyberattacks on hospitals and healthcare providers during the pandemic.

Is Apple Developing an Alternative to Google Search?

Apple is said to be developing its own search engine to possibly replace the Google search on its devices.

Windows 10 Update Will Eliminate Adobe Flash for Good

Windows 10 will finally end its tenure with Adobe Flash and will purge it from your system when the latest update is installed.

Zoom Now Includes End-to-End Encryption

Zoom announced that it now includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in its suddenly-popular team meeting software.

DIY Home Health Care: CALNEO Xair Portable X-Ray

The CALENO Xair is a portable X-ray device that allows you to snap your own X-rays at home, at work, on vacation, or wherever you happen to be.

Will a Drop Damage the iPhone 12 Glass Display?

Can the iPhone 12 series with glass screens withstand the dreaded drop? One test set out to find out what would happen with an iPhone drop.

Health Records on iPhone Will Start Including UK Data

The iPhone Health Records app has now been opened up to two health systems in the UK. Users can now view their medical records on iOS.

Can Tesla Cars Be Autonomous without Lidar?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing his autonomous cars to be road-ready and refuses to add lidar sensors, a crucial feature of others in the industry.

Google Will Send Your 10 Best AI-Chosen Photos Every Month

For a small subscription fee, you can have your 10 best AI-chosen Google Photos printed and sent to you every month.

Videoconferencing Malware, Vizom, Discovered

Researchers discovered a new form of malware that uses remote overlay attacks to hit Brazilian bank account holders who use videoconferencing software.

Envisics to Bring AR Holography to Windshields

Envisics has raised the funding to bring AR holography to windshields in cars to allow you to have all the information you need right there.

Take 20% Off Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case

There are still a few Amazon Prime Days deals left, and one of those is the Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for 20% off.

Google Adds More AI to Search to Be More Helpful

Google has become synonymous with search – the name has become an action. More AI has now been added to Google Search to make it more helpful.

Sony Will Record Voice Chat on PlayStation 5 and PS 4

Users of the PlayStation 4 have been informed that Sony has the right to record their voice chat for moderation on PS4 and PS5.

Snapchat Makes Use of New LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro

With the Apple 12 Pro already leaked, the big news with its release is that Snapchat is the first to make use of the new LiDAR scanner.

X4 Smartwatch for Kids Has Undocumented Backdoor with Camera

Anyone who has a children with an Xplora X4 Smartwatch should be concerned that it includes an undocumented backdoor that takes snapshots.

ProtonMail Reveals Apple Forced it to Add In-App Purchases

The ProtonMail developer revealed to the U.S. Congress that Apple forced it to add in-app purchases even though the app had always been free.

US Rural Students Struggling with Remote Learning and Poor Wi-Fi

The education system in the U.S. is stressed in rural areas that don’t have stable Wi-Fi networks for remote learning.

EarFun Air Review – Earbuds that Work the Way You Want

There are so many TWS earbuds on the market that it’s difficult to choose which ones to buy. This EarFun Air review will determine whether they fit the bill and whether they will give you the performance you’re looking for.

Google Rebrands G Suite as Google Workspace

Google recognizes the need to stay updated with the changes in the workplace in today’s world, leading it to rebrand G Suite as Google Workspace.

Europol Warns of Cybercrime Increase During Coronavirus Pandemic

Europol and other agencies warned of a spike this year in cybercrime that is being largely attributed to the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon Sidewalk to Extend Reach of Your Network

Amazon Sidewalk aims to help with extending your home networks by creating a low-bandwidth IoT network beyond your existing network.

Apple Releases Fix for the Mojave Security Update and Safari 14

After the macOS Mojave Security Update was released and issues were found, Apple replaced it with the Mojave Supplemental Update.

Facebook, Instagram Will Share Chat and Video Features

It was announced this week that Facebook and Instagram will now work alongside each other and will share features such as chat.

Microsoft Warns About Spike In Cyberattacks of COVID-19 Data

Microsoft issued a warning about a spike in cyberattacks of COVID-19 data, and it’s mostly coming from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.

Smart Contact Lens Will Help People with Eye Disorders

Smart contact lenses could be on the horizon very soon, but the first use will be more for medical purposes than for entertainment.

Amazon Announces New Ring Security for Car and Mailbox

Amazon is expanding the Ring lineup by going further inside your house while also traveling further outside – to your car and mailbox.

Upcoming C-Band 5G Networks Will Require New Phones

While waiting for 5G, the worst news is that in order to take advantage of the faster C-band 5G networks, we’ll need new phones.

Google Maps Adds Layer to Show Severity of COVID-19

Google Maps has added a layer that shows the severity of CVOID-19 in different locations. It’s a great tool to help you with travel-planning.

Facebook Claims It May Be Forced to End Operations in Europe

After a ruling by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, Facebook said it may be forced to end operations in Europe if it can’t transfer data.

Racial Bias Noticed in Twitter Picture-Cropping Algorithm

Fingers are being pointed at Twitter after its picture-cropping algorithm is showing a racial bias. They are promising to work on it.

Hexadecimal IP Addresses Creatively Used in Spam Attacks

One of the newest efforts of spammers is to use hexadecimal IP addresses in spam attacks. Learn what a hexadecimal IP address is and how it was used.

Mozilla Launches Browser Extension to Track YouTube Recommendations

Mozilla is curious why odd videos are recommended in YouTube. It has created a browser extension to track YouTube recommendations.

AT&T May Put Ads on Phones in Exchange for Discount

AT&T wants to help with your monthly phone bill and may start putting ads on phone in exchange for a $5 or $10 discount.

Spotify: Apple One Bundles Will Bring “Irreparable Harm”

Spotify knocked the new Apple One bundles right out of the gate. It said the Apple One bundles will bring “irreparable harm to the developer community.”

YouTube Lawsuit in UK Claims Violation of Children’s Privacy

YouTube is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. that claims it violates children’s privacy. It’s similar to a lawsuit that was brought in the U.S. last year

Amazon Adds Ability to Print via Alexa

Amazon just made the printing process even easier. Now you can ask Alexa to do your printing for you. You can also have Alexa reorder your ink and toner.