Decade of the smartphone: 2010s ushered in larger devices, more apps and ‘screen time’ issues
As 2019 draws to a close, it’s increasingly more difficult to recall how we used to get from one location to another without the benefit of the smartphone.
From streaming to self-driving cars: How technology has changed our lives over the past 10 years
Technology has changed our lives dramatically over the past decade, forcing consumers to look at products in a way they never have before.
The bad guys could be targeting your Bluetooth devices - here's what to do
You tuck away your high tech gadgets in your car, hoping thieves won't see them. But now, the bad guys are finding a way to detect what's in your car whether it's hidden or not.
Black Friday smart TV buyers should take this FBI cybersecurity advice
The FBI is offering cybersecurity advice to people who purchase new smart TVs on Black Friday.
Dad shares one last beer with sons in photo taken hours before cancer death
In a viral photo, a father is shown having one last beer with his sons hours before he died of cancer.
Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals
TVs, laptops, smartphones, oh my! Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals and tips on how to find the best bang for your buck.
Disney Plus user accounts have already been found on hacking sites
Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn't have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Instagram removing 'likes' to 'depressurize' youth, some aren't buying it
Instagram has officially announced that it will begin the test of hiding “likes” for users in the United States.
T-Mobile promises free 5G to first responders for 10 years if Sprint merger is completed
The wireless carrier states on its website that the offer is only available if the pending Sprint merger closes, and the plans could be subject to line limits.
Middle school dance team surprises classmates with flash-mob dance to ‘Thriller’
Michigan middle school students surprised their classmates as an early Halloween gift with a flash-mob dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
Montana boy's feathery handmade Big Bird costume is a hit on social media
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
High Point Virtual Academy offers high school students free online associate's degree
Liz Rossow is a high school student who is earning her diploma and an associate's degree from her kitchen table at home.
Old iPhones and iPads must be updated by Sunday or they will not connect to the internet, reports say
Owners of old iPhones and iPads must update their software by Sunday at 12 a.m. or they will not be able to connect to the internet.
Facebook testing new news feature it says will 'gather insight from journalists and publishers'
Facebook announced Friday it will begin testing Facebook News, which the tech giant said will offer users more control over the stories they see as well as the ability to discover a broader array of content.
Google Maps now alerts drivers to police speed traps, crashes and traffic jams
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
‘Sharenting’: Teens think parents share too much about them on social media, study says
Many parents love to share about their kids on social media, but a recent study from Microsoft found that 42 percent of teenagers in 25 countries have a problem with how much their parents post about them online.
Alexei Leonov, 1st human to walk in space, dies in Moscow
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Study finds people can now type on smartphones nearly as fast as on computer keyboards
Researchers found that those who typed with two thumbs managed an average of 38 words per minute, only 25 percent slower than the average typing speed on a full-sized keyboard.
Social media challenge Lip Sync For Lymphoma raises money for research
Kevin Siddall was just 14 years old when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It took just six months for the aggressive cancer to take the life of the son of former Detroit Tigers catcher Kevin Siddall.