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[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/105455951″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] A new report from Parks Associates found that 55% of broadband households have access to streaming content on their TV.  And while game consoles are the most […]

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Some people associate BitTorrent and other peer-t0-peer file sharing services with pirating content and — indeed — it can be illegally used in that manner. But there are plenty of legitimate uses for peer-to-peer file […]

We live in a world where people rightfully worry about whether their electronic communications are being tracked by the government, by companies or by criminals.  Recent revelations by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have certainly demonstrated […]

This post is adapted from one that appeared in the San Jose Mercury News There is often a trade-off between security and convenience. For example, many houses have two locks — a regular door lock and a bolt lock. […]

About 17,000 children are admitted to the emergency room each year as a result of TVs falling on them, a recent study found. Read the full post and listen to my interview with  Ryan Hagberg […]

Apple, Inc. is seeking $1 billion dollars damages in federal court against Samsung, alleging that the Korean electronics giant stole its intellectual property for use in its as-yet-unannounced electronic watch. Swiss watch maker Swatch has […]

In May, Twitter started offering users an optional way to make it harder for intruders to break into their account but it also makes it a bit harder for you to sign-on. It’s called “two-factor” authentication and […]

A lot of people have “cut the cord” and cancelled their landslides in favor of mobile or voice over IP (VOIP) phone service.  Now you can jettison your cell phone plan too. Read the full […]

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