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Vegas or bust for CES in my new Tesla Model 3
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Welcome to another year in the evolution of personal technology. Although I could be surprised, I don’t have any predictions for new breakthrough technologies this year, but I do anticipate the implementation of technologies that have long been in development. […]
A momentous 2018, both good and bad, in tech
2018 was a momentous year for tech, but not always in a good way. One of the biggest stories of the year was Facebook’s fall from grace. The company is still strong, but its reputation […]
Beddit & Sleeptracker measure quality & quantity of sleep
The Apple and Beautyrest devices have a few things in common, but they differ in important ways. First, the Sleeptracker works with both Android and iPhone while Beddit only works with iPhone. Second, a single Sleeptracker product works with two sleepers so, if you share your bed, you and your partner can both get sleep data […]
Holiday gifts for under $50
I’m a firm believer in not re-inventing the wheel so, when I started my research on low-cost holiday gifts, I found a great guide from CNET that will serve you well. I’ll let you click […]
Larry’s KCBS segment on Apple’s Beddit and Beautyrest Sleeptracker
Listen to Larry’s segment on KCBS Radio about Beddit and Sleeptracker with anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell […]
Tesla Model 3 comes with advanced features and learning curve
By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Though I wasn’t sure if I’d ever buy one, I was one of the first people to fork over a refundable $1,000 deposit when […]
Devices monitor health from your wrist or pocket
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News For the past few weeks I’ve been testing three different devices designed — in part — to measure health and fitness. Two of them […]
Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords & Other Authentication Tools
Before going into details about passwords, here’s some general security tips: Update your operating system and apps. Make sure your firewall is turned on. Use strong and unique passwords Uninstall programs and apps you’re not […]