Thursday, February 14, 2019

Google Glass Isn't Dead; It's the Future of Industry

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The evidence for the efficacy of cranberry juice or extract as a treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) is mixed. A large 2012 review of existing studies concluded that there was no evidence of the benefits, and further studies and meta-analysis has found very inconsistent results both in studies and their methodologies.

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Today's Featured Articles

Do You Miss Touch ID? I Certainly Don’t

With the launch of the iPhone XS and XR last year, Apple has gone all-in on Face ID. And while there may be some users who miss the fingerprint sensor, I’m not one of them.   Read More »


How to Fix an Echo or Google Home That Won’t Connect to WiFi

Congratulations, you have a new Google Home or Amazon Echo device! But for some reason, even though you're confident you have the password correct, it won't connect to Wi-Fi. The good news is, there are easy solutions to try.   Read More »


Google Glass Isn’t Dead; It’s the Future of Industry

Google Glass lived a short, sad life. And when you look back, it feels like a bit of a dream. But the dream isn’t over yet, because Glass has found itself an industrial career.   Read More »


Why Do Some Websites Block VPNs?

One of the only ways to protect your right to privacy and information online is to use a VPN. Some websites infringe on those rights by blocking VPNs, but they do it for a good reason.   Read More »


How to Get Settlement Money If You Bought a Vizio Smart TV

Last year, Vizio was sued for reportedly spying on customers and using this data to target ads. This resulted in a $17 million class-action lawsuit that is now paying customers who bought a Vizio smart TV between February of 2015 and February of 2017.   Read More »


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Logitech MX Vertical Review: The Clear Leader for Ergonomic Mice

Historically, vertical mice have been made for carpal tunnel and RSI sufferers. They've been functional, but clinical, lacking some of the features of more modern designs. Logitech's MX Vertical aims to buck that trend—and succeeds.   Read More »






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How to Get Settlement Money If You Bought a Vizio Smart TV
Last year, Vizio was sued for reportedly spying on customers and using this data to target ads. This resulted in a $17 million class-action lawsuit that is now paying customers who bought a Vizio smart TV between February of 2015 and February of 2017.   Read More »


Change Your Passwords: 617 Million Accounts Were Stolen Across 16 Different Sites
Right now, anyone can go on the dark web and purchase the account data of 617 million people across 16 different websites for less than $20,000. This account data includes birthdays, email addresses, full names, and hashed passwords.   Read More »




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