Microsoft thinks it can succeed where Google failed with AR glasses Story by Faustine Ngila  • 1moMicrosoft filed a patent (pdf) for a new technology on Oct. 5 to develop an augmented reality (AR) pair of glasses that could, it hopes, prove revolutionary in replacing smartphones in coming years.Due to high production costs and bland functionalities, Google has so far failed to take smart glasses technology mainstream since it was first released a decade ago. The product line was...

How to Clean Earbuds and Headphones Safely By Terenz Jomar Dela CruzIt’s one thing to wipe your earphones to make them look and feel less dirty. But it’s another thing to clean your earbuds and headphones safely. This guide explains how to clean earbuds and headphones properly to not risk damaging them.Tip: make sure you clean your headphones after using them to listen to in-flight entertainment.How to Clean Headphones and HeadsetsHeadphones and...

How to recycle (or trade in) your old tech By Ale ValerianoBest Buy continues to take action to do better for the planet, our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. That’s one of the reasons we make it easy to get rid of your old tech year-round.Our recycling and trade-in programs help our customers throughout the lifecycle of their products by keeping old tech out of landfills and giving...

Five Digital Technology Trends Defining the Future of Work SUBMITTED BY TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS) Constant and rapid technological innovation has resulted in astounding growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and with it, changes to both today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces and workforces. Studies illustrate the ability of AI to automate tasks and increase efficiency across all sectors. While not fully mature or integrated within every industry, AI is advancing...

Drone Delivery: What it is and what it means for retailers By Alexandra Samet|October 24, 2023In 2015, Jeff Bezos predicted that delivery drones would ultimately become as common as mail trucks. That hasn’t happened yet, but there are still plenty of companies investing in this futuristic delivery method. For example, in August 2023, Walmart announced it would add two more supercenters to its network of drone delivery hubs to offer 30-minute delivery to an...

The 121 best Black Friday deals 2023: Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy By Mackenzie FrazierBlack Friday has arrived - shop today's best deals on TVs, air fryers, AirPods, laptops and moreIt's official - Black Friday deals are live on the East Coast, which means thousands of offers are available from Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. You can find record-breaking prices on OLED TVs, robot vacuums, coffee makers, clothing, AirPods,...

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Memes for this childhood movie classic. What’s better than the Thanksgiving Peanuts movie? The funny MEMES about Charlie Brown Thanksgiving of course.Memes about Charlie Brown ThanksgivingWhile the movie shares all kinds of beloved family Thanksgiving goodness, another fun thing that comes from it are all of the funny memes. Here are our favorite Charlie Brown Thanksgiving memes and images.Who else calls Grandma to remind her to make...

Emerging cyber threats in 2023 from AI to quantum to data poisoning By Mary K. PrattIn cybersecurity’s never-ending cat-and-mouse game with hackers and grifters, the threats are always evolving. Here are some of the main attacks experts see as the biggest and baddest on the horizon.Companies using Microsoft Teams got news earlier in the summer of 2023 that a Russian hacker group was using the platform to launch phishing attacks,...

Reddit introduces post translation feature for 8 languages By Vishal UpadhyayInitially, posts can be translated into English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Swedish.Reddit, the popular online social discussion platform, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to translate posts into eight different languages. This functionality is accessible on Reddit's iOS and Android apps, as well as on the web for users who are logged out.Initially, posts can...

Is Your Phone *Really* Listening to You? Cybersecurity Experts Explain By Lauren Krouse "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every year we become increasingly connected online and more reliant on technology. And why wouldn’t we? Social media helps us keep in touch; Alexa and Google answer all our questions; digital maps point us in the right direction; and apps make it...