They Virtually Like You, They Virtually Really Like You!

Need to show someone that you are very, very popular? Need social validation to boost your self confidence while out for the evening with your friends? Want 20,000 viewers to interact with you right now? You're just a few taps away. Head over to your favorite app store and download a "fame experience simulator" app. Continue Reading →

CES 2023 Pre-Show News Day

CES 2023
The booths and exhibits at CES 2023 are still under construction, but I've been walking the show floor for the past two days and talking to product managers while my team has attended official press conferences. Many of the most exciting announcements are under embargo until the show officially opens tonight, but here are a few interesting items with far-reaching implications. Continue Reading →

Will the iPhone14 be worth it?

For people who are not on an annual new phone plan (the major carriers offer their own versions), this year's choice is more nuanced. If you have an iPhone 13, is there a compelling reason to upgrade to an iPhone 14? Continue Reading →

Google Wallet to Replace Google Pay

Over the next few days, Android users may notice Google Wallet showing up on their phones. The successor app to Google Pay was announced at Google's 2022 I/O event as a way to manage all of your digital cards: credit, debit, ID, vax status, tickets, and more. Continue Reading →

What is Apple’s Lockdown Mode?

Need to lock down your iPhone? Shelly Palmer speaks with Dan Bowens and Tashanea Whitlow on Fox 5's Good Day New York about Apple's new security feature -- and whether you'll need to use it -- along with the rest of the new features coming in iOS 16. Continue Reading →