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Tech companies race for advantage in ‘smart’ home market

July 18, 2014

This article first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News Samsung, according to TechCrunch, is in talks to buy home automation company SmartThings for $200 million. As of my deadline, the deal hadn’t been confirmed, […]

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Apple’s iPhone 6 Already Has Tough Competition from LG’s G3

July 17, 2014

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‘Net neutrality’ comment deadline extended till Friday June 18th

July 11, 2014

In May, the Federal Communications Commission issued a proposed new rule on network neutrality that critics say would open the door to fast and slow lanes on the Internet. The reason I’m writing about it […]

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Tips for reducing risk when using mobile devices

July 10, 2014

This article first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News I recently helped write a free online booklet called “A Parents’ Guide to Mobile Phones,” available at connectsafely.org/mobile, but much of the advice applies to all cellphone users. […]

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LG’s new tracking watch for young children

July 9, 2014

There are lots of apps that can allow a parent to track their child’s phone. Assuming the phone and kid are together and the phone is turned on and in range, you can also use those […]

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Microsoft to end ‘mainstream support’ for Windows 7 in 6 months

July 8, 2014

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Avoid delays and possible phone loss at airport security by keeping your batteries charged

July 7, 2014

A few days ago, the US Department of Homeland Security announced “enhanced security measures at certain overseas airports with direct flights to the United States” that includes the possibility that security officers may “ask that owners’ power […]

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Google and Apple integrating smartphones into cars

July 6, 2014

I’m one of many people that use my smartphone while driving. I don’t text while driving and I never pick up the phone, but I do have a Bluetooth connection between my smartphone and my […]

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Microsoft Encryption Protects User Data From NSA and Other Snoops

July 3, 2014

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Google buys Songza, which could be music to your ears

July 1, 2014

Google, which prides itself on organizing the world’s information, just acquired a music service that tries to play just the right series of songs, based on your mood, your activities or even the day and […]

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