Techlicious Blog

Blog Posts from

thumbnail

How to Get the Best Financing on a New Car

Getting the absolute best price and the best financing could easily save you thousands of dollars over the life of your vehicle.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Hands On: Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones

Looking for a pair of Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones? We tested the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2s against the industry-leading Bose QuietComfort 35s.

Read full post.

thumbnail

iPhone & iPad Users: Beware of Fake Shopping Apps

Hundreds of fake shopping apps in Apple's App Store could prove dangerous for holiday shoppers.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Huawei Fit Smartwatch: High-End Fitness Tracking at a Budget Price

This new smartwatch sports a touchscreen and heart rate monitoring with a low $130 pricetag.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Smart Home Tech Takes the Hassle out of the Holidays

A smart home is more than just a convenience. It can save you plenty of holiday headaches when you’re away from home this season.

Read full post.

thumbnail

3 Fun Ways to Capture and Share Holiday Photos

Your smartphone isn’t always the best choice for preserving those magic moments.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Apple's TV App Brings Streaming Apps Together

Apple's new TV app consolidates dozens of streaming apps with a single, simple interface.

Read full post.

thumbnail

New MacBook Pros Ditch Function Keys for Touch Bar

The updated MacBook Pro line is thinner, lighter and a lot more powerful than the last generation.

Read full post.

thumbnail

What to Expect From Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft wants to make everyone a creator with the latest Windows 10 update and Surface Studio all-in-one.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Why You Should Care About Last Friday's Internet Outages

Hackers used insecure connected gadgets to bring the Internet to its knees on Friday. Here's what you can do to help stop this from happening again.

Read full post.

thumbnail

FABRIQ Speaker Comes with Amazon Alexa Built-in

The budget-friendly new FABRIQ speaker combines solid sound with the power of Amazon's Alexa.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Hackers Steal Republicans' Credit Card Data

It's time to check your credit card statements. The National Republican Senate Committee site is one of 5,900+ storefronts compromised.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Amazon Prime Members Get More Free Books

Now Prime subscribers can read over a thousand books, plus magazines and comics, for no additional charge.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Google Home Competes with Amazon Echo and Its Alexa Assistant

The Google Home speaker with built-in Google Assistant is the first, and likely the biggest, competitor to Amazon Echo and its Alexa household assistant.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Google's Next Gen Phone: the Pixel

Google's first "made by Google" smartphones feature tighter hardware and software integration for an enhanced Android experience.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Assess Your IT Career Growth Competencies

With the CEB IT Talent Assessment, you can evaluate your own natural core competencies required to grow your IT Career.

Read full post.

thumbnail

The Internet's Most Dangerous Celebrities

Web-searchers beware: online searches for Amy Schumer, Carson Daly and Chris Hardwick have a good chance of infecting you with malware.

Read full post.

thumbnail

A Roku for Every Budget

Roku today introduced the candy bar-sized Roku Express for just $29.99, a new low price for media streamers and one of five new models from the leading media streamer maker.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Aloft Hotels Brings Voice Control to Hotel Rooms

Check into an Aloft hotel to check out a Siri-driven smart home experience, with lighting and temperature controls, music and more.  

Read full post.

thumbnail

Pokémon Go! Guide Downloaders Get Malware

Pokémon Go! Guide in Google Play store found to have serious malware. And it's not the first time.

Read full post.

thumbnail

What You Need to Know About Upgrading to iOS 10

There are big changes coming to iOS 10, including a more accessible Siri, a better organized Apple Photos and access to more information on your lock screen. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

Amazon Boosts Performance, Cut Price on Fire HD 8 Tablet

 For $90, you won't find a better tablet than Amazon's updated Fire HD 8.

Read full post.

thumbnail

iPhone 7 Arriving on September 16

An upgraded camera, faster processing and waterproofing are among the features to look forward to in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

Apple Watch Series 2 Gets GPS, Waterproofing

Are the updates to Apple's Watch enough to make it a must-have? 

Read full post.

thumbnail

The LG V20 Gets Major Camera & Music Upgrades

The upgrade to the LG V10, the LG V20 is the first phone to ship with Android Nougat and comes with big upgrades to the camera and audio capabilities.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Tile Slim Bluetooth Tracker Means You'll Never Lose Your Wallet

The Tile Slim tracker packs all of our favorite features from the original Tile into an ultra-thin, wallet-friendly package.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Kwikset's Kevo Gen 2 Smart Lock is Smarter & More Secure

The Kevo Gen 2 has all the same features we loved in the original, but it's more secure, easier to install and integrates with other smart home tech. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

Philips Adds Motion Sensor to Hue Lighting Line

The new Philips Hue motion sensor makes the Philips Hue bulbs even smarter.

Read full post.

thumbnail

iPhone Exploit Allows Hackers Access to Your Data & Location

You should download iOS 9.3.5 immediately to protect your iPhone and iPad from this dangerous vulnerability.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Samsung's Galaxy Note7 Launches with Tons of Accessories

The new Note7 is Samsung’s most sophisticated phablet yet, with an updated S Pen that makes it easier than ever to jot down notes.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Android Nougat Starts Rolling Out

The wait for Android 7.0 Nougat is almost over. The update is rolling out to Google's Nexus devices and other manufacturers will follow soon.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Why You Shouldn't Trust Password Meters

Testing shows that password strength meters don't actually help us make strong passwords. Here's why and how you can create real strong passwords.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Faceless Facial Recognition Is Here

Blurring or obscuring your face in a photo may not be enough to avoid recognition. Researcher will soon recognize you without seeing your face. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

Escort iX Versus Passport Max2 Radar Detector

Escort updates the 9500iX to the iX, with technology from the Passport Max2. Which is the better buy?

Read full post.

thumbnail

Philips New Connected Health Gadgets

Philips expands its consumer health offerings with a new watch, blood pressure monitors, thermometer and other gadgets.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Keyboard Vulnerability Lets Hackers Track Every Keystroke

The Keysniffer vulnerability allows hackers to collect logins, passwords and other personal data your type with your wireless keyboard.

Read full post.

thumbnail

These Apps Are Killing Your Battery

Though you may not realize it, some of your favorite apps are probably eating into your battery life—and your data plan and storage space. Here are the worst offenders.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Get Inspired to Reimagine Your Business

 The challenge, which every entrepreneur faces, is to keep innovating. Here's inspiration to reimagine your business from industry leaders.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Eye-Fi Ends Support for Wi-Fi SD Cards Still Available on Amazon

Eye-Fi announced that it would end support for older Eye-Fi X1 and X2 cards on September 16, 2016. Here's what you need to know.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Amazon Offering Cheap Unlocked Android Phones

As cellular carriers continue to move away from subsided phones, this Amazon deal may be your tickets to finding a smartphone bargain. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

High Tech Camping in an RV

The latest RVs are completely tech-savvy, whether you're on or off the grid. Here's what you can expect.

Read full post.

thumbnail

GE Introduces Smart Room Air Conditioners

GE's connected A/C units let you check the temperature and turn them on and off no matter where you are.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Why You Need to Update Your Apple Airport Express Router Now

Until you update your Apple Express Router, a security vulnerability could leave your network open to attack—and, trust us, that's not something you want.

Read full post.

thumbnail

3 Ways to Preserve & Share Memories

Don’t let your memories collect virtual dust, because we have three high-tech ways to save and share them.

Read full post.

thumbnail

3 Tech Accessories for Your Travel Checklist

Carrying the right gear can make or break your vacation—and a few travel tech items can help your trip go much more smoothly.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Gadgets for Getting the Most out of Your Outdoor Adventures

Even though you may mean to get off the grid, packing a few tech toys can help you capture every scenic vista and even stay safe.

Read full post.

thumbnail

What to Expect from iOS 10 & Other News from Apple's WWDC

There are big changes coming to iOS 10, a more accessible Siri, a less confusing Apple Music and a more comprehensive HomeKit smart home app. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

Quiz: Can You Spot the Strong Password?

A recent study by Carnegie Mellon shows that there are still misconceptions about creating strong passwords. How savvy are you about passwords?

Read full post.

thumbnail

Lenovo Phab Phones Deliver Augmented Reality at an Affordable Price

The Phab2 Pro is coming out this September with impressive array of AR apps that deliver experiences we've never seen on a smartphone. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

HP Launches World's Smallest Wireless Inkjet Printer

Free up more space on your desk and save on printing costs with HP's ultra-compact wireless printer, the DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Turn Your Light Switches Into Smart Switches With No Hassle

Turn regular light switches into smart light switches you can control with your smartphone with no drilling, no wiring, no mess.

Read full post.

thumbnail

SpaceX to Attempt Another Rocket Launch & Landing

SpaceX is making another attempt to launch a rocket into space and then land it safely back on Earth.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Keyloggers Posing as Chargers Steal Wireless Data

Could a wall charger be responsible for stealing data from your wireless keyboard? The FBI warns about a device that could be harvesting your data.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Turn Your Child's Drawing into a Stuffed Animal

 Crayola's Imaginables are custom-designed stuffed animals based on your children's artwork.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Chromebook Users Gain More Than a Million Android Apps

More than a million Android apps descend upon the Google Chromebook as Google announces Play Store integration into Chrome OS.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Google Home: A Smarter Alternative to Amazon's Alexa-Powered Echo?

Google Home may be smarter than Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo or even Apple's Siri, with a wider array of compatibilities and capabilities than either.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Experience the Misery of Solitary Confinement through Virtual Reality

The Guardian's "6x9" brought prisoners' solitary confinement experiences to life in an eye-opening virtual reality story.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Safety, Privacy Fears Push Americans Away from Internet Use

Grave worries about online privacy and safety have been deterring Americans from engaging online.

Read full post.

thumbnail

GetHuman: The Easiest Way to Get Customer Service?

GetHuman's new service helps you get the customer service you need without the any of the hassle. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

Facebook Users Threatened with Sophisticated Phishing Attacks

Cybercriminals are out again to get your Facebook login data using persuasive tactics.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Are 'Spying Billboards' an Invasion of Privacy?

Tracking billboards log your location when you pass by with your smartphone. Could that be an invasion of privacy?

Read full post.

thumbnail

Design Your Own Charging Cable

When a standard, plain charging cord just won't do, the Toddy Cable lets you personalize your charging cord's color, print and even the plugs.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Hackers Can Remotely Unlock Smart Locks

Samsung SmartThings has been outsmarted by white hackers who were able to unlock a connected smart lock undetected.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Black & Decker Debuts Cordless Vacuums With Smart Sensors

Do your spring cleaning smarter and faster with Black & Decker's cord-free vacuum cleaners with smart sensors — the first of their kind.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Audiobooks Offer a New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Books

Did you know how much audiobooks have to offer? Find out how they can make all of your reading better.

Read full post.

thumbnail

HP's Chromebook 13 Packs Power Into a Thin Package

The slim, all-metal HP Chromebook 13 is cost effective powerful and perfect for getting things done on the go.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Philips Hue Releases 2nd-Gen App with Big Upgrade to Features

Philips Hue's second-generation companion app for its smart light system brightens up with better and more convenient features.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Why You Need to Uninstall Apple QuickTime

Apple will no longer be updating QuickTime for Windows, leaving future security holes unplugged. Protect your PC by uninstalling QuickTime now.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Is the Kindle Oasis the Best eReader?

Amazon's Kindle Oasis gets a better display, extended battery life and an improved reading experience. Is it right for you?

Read full post.

thumbnail

Technology Cops Could Use to Test for Distracted Driving

The Textalyzer would be able to determine if you were using your phone right before an accident occurred.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Hands on with the HTC 10

The HTC 10 puts HTC right back at the top of the Android pack with Samsung and LG, with its flagship quality specs and impressive new camera.

Read full post.

thumbnail

You Need to Update Your Adobe Flash Now

Hackers have exploited a software vulnerability in the plug-in to install ransomware on computers. This update fixes it.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Firefox Add-ons Vulnerable to Malware Attack

The browser add-ons that make Mozilla Firefox more useful can be exploited by hackers. Can you enjoy add-ons while playing it safe?

Read full post.

thumbnail

Lutron's Smart Light System Now Heeds Alexa Voice Commands

Need to turn up your Lutron smart lights or turn them off without getting out of bed? Now you can stay where you are and simply ask Alexa.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Facebook's Live Videos Got Great New Features

Facebook's in-app livestreaming service now lets you be more creative and more selective with whom you share.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Bluetooth Earbuds Get Sound Upgrade

The third generation Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Bluetooth earbuds receive sonic and battery life upgrades.

Read full post.

thumbnail

FCC Broadband Label to Help You Choose Your Internet Provider

Nutrition labels help you pick the right food. Now, broadband labels from the FCC let you do the same with your internet service.

Read full post.

thumbnail

On the Rise: Malware That Holds Your Computer Hostage

Ransomware holds your computer or files hostage to get you to shell out ransom money. Learn how to dodge this dastardly malware.

Read full post.

thumbnail

New Roku is the Most Powerful Streaming Stick Ever

Roku has surged to the front of the streaming media player pack with a smaller, updated version of its Streaming Stick. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

HP's Spectre Laptop Puts Plenty of Power in a Thin Package

HP dubbed the new Spectre the world's thinnest laptop; here's how it stacks up to LG's gram and Apple's MacBook Air.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Panasonic's Lumix GX85 Maxes out Image Stabilization

The Panasonic Lumix GX85 DSLM camera uses two types of image stabilization for blur-free photos and jitter-free video. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

The Least Expensive Way to Buy a New iPhone SE

Still on the fence about whether to buy the new four-inch Apple iPhone SE for $399? How about buying it for $299? Here's how and where.

Read full post.

thumbnail

This Quick Trick Clears Space On Your iPhone or iPad

If you're running low on iPhone or iPad storage, fear not: this trick clears space up in a jiffy.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Windows Hello Biometric Login Coming Soon to Apps, Websites

New technology from Microsoft may soon make passwords obsolete. With Windows Hello, a glance at the camera or touch of your finger can sign you in.

Read full post.

thumbnail

INRIX's Traffic May Replace Your Favorite Nav App

A new update to INRIX's Traffic app uses machine learning to make your navigation much smarter.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Celebrating Marie Curie for Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is a wonderful time to reflect on the women who have inspired us in our personal and professional lives. 

Read full post.

thumbnail

The Acer Chromebook 14 Gets a Whopping 14 Hours Battery Life

Acer's new Chromebook 14 has a roomy 14-inch display, extra long battery life and enough juice that you could make it your everyday computer.

Read full post.

thumbnail

August Smart Lock Does More with its New Doorbell Cam & Keypad

See who's at the door or lock and unlock it from anywhere you happen to be using your smartphone, or give visitors custom codes to let themselves in.

Read full post.

thumbnail

TCL's 4K UHD Roku TVs Add Convenient New Features

TCL's new 4K UHD TVs add a better way to search for your favorite TV shows and movies, plus a feature-rich remote.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Google Improves Security for Gmail Users

That little red encryption lock recently added to Gmail is just the beginning. Here's how Google has your back.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Mac Users Report FaceTime & iMessage Issues After Updating to OS X 10.11.4

You may want to hold off on updating your Mac until there's a solution. But if you have updated and are having problems, we have a workaround.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Mobile Game Infinite Arms Is Skylanders for the Older Crowd

Move over Skylanders and Amiibo, Infinite Arms Is taking the toys-to-life video game model to a whole new level.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Hackers Are Stealing Keyless Entry Cars with a $200 Device

Researchers in Germany easily assembled a cheap radio system to access keyless entry cars. Here's how to protect yourself.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro Offers a Better Camera

As expected, Apple announced a 4-inch phone, the iPhone SE. It's essentially an iPhone 6s packed into an iPhone 5s-size body with lower price tag to match.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Apple Unveils 4-inch iPhone SE

As expected, Apple announced a 4-inch phone, the iPhone SE. It's essentially an iPhone 6s packed into an iPhone 5s-size body with lower price tag to match.

Read full post.

thumbnail

T-Mobile's Binge On Adds YouTube to Unlimited Streaming

The list of streaming video providers in T-Mobile's Binge On program just got bigger, now including YouTube. How will this affect your data plan?

Read full post.

thumbnail

Luxury Smartwatches by Michael Kors and de Grisogono

Luxury is the name of the game for smartwatch makers, and Fossil's Michael Kors Access line and Samsung's Gear S2 de Grisogono watches fit right in.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Waze Planned Drives Tells You When to Leave to Get There on Time

Your next appointment is coming up two hours from now. When should you leave? What if you forget? A new feature from Waze keeps you on track.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Closing Apps Can Hurt Battery Life

Manually killing apps in an attempt to save battery power isn't good for your phone and could even degrade device performance, say Google and Apple.

Read full post.

thumbnail

Study: Smartphone Virtual Assistants Rarely Help Those in Crisis

The answers Siri, Cortana, S Voice and Google Now respond with may be inappropriate for those facing critical situations like rape and suicide.

Read full post.

Page 15 of 37: « First  <  13 14 15 16 17 >  Last »