One of the less publicized features of the upcoming Apple iOS 15 is the ability to add your driver’s license into your Apple Wallet. Without a doubt, it will be very convenient to store your digital driver’s license alongside your proof of …
Earlier this year, Google announced a new way for advertisers to reach consumers without using cookies to track them individually across sites and applications. Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) groups an individual with people who have …
If you’ve been following Amazon’s move towards having physical storefronts, you probably have seen the news about a series of different types of retail stores they have created, including bookstores, grocery stores, general merchandise stores, and shop…
It’s unlikely that you’ve read the privacy policy of every single app or website or online service that you use. In fact, it would be surprising if you’d read even one — most people haven’t. But as we all become increasingly aware of how much data is c…
The goal of online dating is to find a romantic match, whether that’s for a night or for life. That means, unlike social media for example, most people aren’t using their accounts for an extended period of time. So what happens to your online dating pr…
Video doorbells used to be a thing only rich people had — but not so in 2021. These days, you can buy an Amazon Ring doorbell for the reasonable price of $59.99. The convenience of being able to see who’s at your door and even answer it from your phone…
Facebook is piloting a new video speed dating service, Sparked, that will connect people for four minute virtual “dates.” They’re presenting it as a kinder approach to online dating, with no swipes or “BS.” Participants agree to have their private prof…
Oh, robot mop. Let me count the ways that I love thee. You keep my home free of pet dander. You clean while I’m away. You simultaneously scare and fascinate my kitty. Plus, you have very beautiful eyes.
Those of you who have been following along for a while now know that I’m particularly fond of my Google Nest thermostat. While I find most IoT devices to be more hype than reality, the Nest helps me be more environmentally conscious — and makes it supe…
A couple of weeks ago, I had a #TreatYoSelf moment and bought myself a sweet wallet. Then, over the course of weekend, I noticed that I was getting NFC notifications and couldn’t figure out what was triggering them. Ping, ping, ping! They wouldn’t leav…