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This Asian spider could spread to much of East Coast, scientists say | National News
FILE – The Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Researchers say the large spider that proliferated in Georgia in 2021 could spread to much of the East Coast. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File) …
How to disinfect your phone | Technology
While the wealth gap between rich and poor was growing before the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession it caused, the last year has been a boon for the world’s wealthy. Most billionaires added more billions to their personal fortunes, potentially increasing the equality gap even more. While the world’s working poor dream of economic …
When shopping for cars, be sure to test-drive the technology | Lifestyles
These days, you will often hear the word “infotainment.” Simply put, the central screens that now dominate most dashboards control both information and entertainment, and you will be interacting with them quite often. When looking at the screen, the first thing to think about is whether the menu system is logically laid out. Then, test …
China summons technology firms over voice software security | World
FILE – In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, a man rides past the Tencent headquarters in Beijing, China. Chinese authorities summoned 11 companies including Alibaba and Tencent for talks regarding the security of voice technology, as Beijing steps up scrutiny over the internet sector. …
Technology stocks lead indexes lower as yields resume climb | National
A man wearing a protective mask walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Tokyo. Stocks advanced in Asia on Wednesday after a wobbly day on Wall Street, when the S&P 500 gave back …
Tech promises to make your life better. Does it? | Technology
No one wants to watch a shaky, unstable video unless you are volunteering for a headache. An easy solution is FeiyuTech’s new AK2000C handheld gimbal for a pro or beginner videographers. If you’re not familiar with a gimbal, this is a device that attaches to your camera or smartphone. It offers extra stabilization that eliminates …
New Mexico deputies equipped with body camera technology | Govt-and-politics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Deputies with the Bernalillo County sheriff’s department are now equipped with body cameras. Sheriff Manuel Gonzales unveiled on Friday the device that all 310 deputies will now be wearing after a newly approved state law requiring law enforcement to have body cameras. “For the record, I didn’t invest in a camera. …
Apple suspends Parler from App Store | Lifestyles – Technology
The warning signs on social media were clear: calls for civil war, death, attacks on law enforcement. Now experts warn that the calls for violence have only intensified ahead of Inauguration Day. CNN’s Drew Griffin reports. Apple removed Parler, the alternative social media platform popular with conservatives, from its app store on Saturday. “[T]here is …
The best phones available on the market right now | Technology
No one wants to watch a shaky, unstable video unless you are volunteering for a headache. An easy solution is FeiyuTech’s new AK2000C handheld gimbal for a pro or beginner videographers. If you’re not familiar with a gimbal, this is a device that attaches to your camera or smartphone. It offers extra stabilization that eliminates …
Crack up colleagues with these Zoom meeting sound effects | Technology
There’s a reason so many selfie sessions take place in the car: all that great natural light. If you have a space in your home with fabulous natural light (and space to work), make it your go-to Zoom spot. If you can, avoid sitting right in front of a window, regardless of whether the window …
