Mike Snider
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Virtual reality for military veterans: T-Mobile teams with Honor Flight Network, VR to bring memorials to war vets
For Military Appreciation Month, T-Mobile and Honor Flight Network are bringing VR versions of national war memorials to veterans who cannot travel. → Read More
Here's how you can apply to the FCC for the $50 discount on your broadband bill
The Federal Communications Commission will begin taking applications for the COVID-19 relief program to help pay for Americans' broadband bills. → Read More
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, wife Melinda Gates, announce divorce after 27-year marriage
Bill Gates, who co-founded Microsoft, and his wife Melinda, are divorcing after 27 years of marriage. → Read More
Apple continues COVID-19 momentum with strong sales of iPads, Macs ... and, of course, iPhones
Apple continued to set new high revenue marks during the coronavirus pandemic for sales of iPhones and other devices and services such as Apple Music. → Read More
Apple's privacy changes to iOS have arrived. What do you do with your Facebook app?
With this software update to Apple iPhone and iPads, apps must ask permission of device owners to track their activity across other apps and sites. → Read More
Researchers say changing simple iPhone setting fixes long-standing privacy bug
Apple's AirPlay file-sharing feature has "a severe privacy leak" that makes iPhone and MacBook users vulnerable to scammers, researchers say. → Read More
An Oscar for a video game? Short WWII documentary in 'Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond' could win an Academy Award
'Colette,' a short film about a French resistance fighter visiting the German concentration camp where her brother died, is an Oscar nominee. → Read More
Talking Tech: Apple and Facebook dominate the week, but holograms are the future
Apple showed off new iMac, iPad Pro and purple iPhone, while Facebook got criticism after a verdict in the George Floyd case. And holograms were made. → Read More
What will entertainment look like after COVID? Hybrid events for live and streaming crowds, plus more Zoom
We've all been on Zoom and livestreaming concerts and other events from home for more than a year. What happens when music and comedy clubs reopen? → Read More
Talking Tech: More NFTs on the way. Apple, Facebook and CVS want to help you get your COVID-19 vaccination
This week's tech topics included an update on musicians using NFTs, a new Google Map feature, and scams about vaccinations and tech support. → Read More
A day after Volkswagen said it was changing its name to 'Voltswagen,' company now calls it a joke, reports say
Volkswagen officials told The Wall Street Journal that a plan to change the U.S. division's name to "Voltswagen" was a joke ahead of April Fool's Day. → Read More
Verizon brings unlimited storage to cloud data battle with Apple, Amazon and Google
Verizon now has its own cloud data storage service for wireless and internet customers. Its selling point? Unlimited storage for photos and videos. → Read More
Nintendo's colorful 'Pikmin' video game will be inspiration for 'Pokémon Go' maker's next augmented reality release
Niantic Labs, the makers of 'Pokémon Go,' have a new Nintendo-based augmented reality game in the works based on the 'Pikmin' video game. → Read More
Beer after a workout? Brewers take a cue from Gatorade and add electrolytes into lower alcohol brews
After a sweaty workout, what do you grab to quench your thirst and replenish your body? How about a beer with electrolytes versus water or Gatorade? → Read More
Talking Tech: Musings about mixtapes after the death of Lou Ottens, creator of the audio cassette
This week we remember the creator of the cassette tape. Also: Netflix began a test to thwart password sharing and Xbox Game Pass got 20 new games. → Read More
Amid cassette tape creator's death, we remember his legacy – the mixtape
The inventor of the cassette tape, Lou Ottens, has passed away, but he left a lasting musical legacy for listeners. → Read More
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in US and Canada, as shopping shifts to online
Emphasizing e-commerce, Disney will close 60 North American Disney stores. Its shopDisney online site will be integrated with social media and apps. → Read More
Samsung's new TV line-up adds 76-inch Micro LED screen
Samsung unveiled new 4K and 8K TVs Tuesday in a virtual showcase. Bigger TVs are popular home purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung says. → Read More
Apple reopens all of its 270 stores across the US with coronavirus protocols still in effect
Almost one year ago, Apple closed its stores at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Now all U.S. stores have reopened with COVID-19 protocols. → Read More
Bid on this unique Star Wars toy: A floating Baby Yoda from Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian'
Bidding for a collector's Baby Yoda toy has already topped $2,100. The toy shows The Child from "The Mandalorian" floating in his carriage or pram. → Read More