Tech Q&A: Hacked lightbulbs, secret sexts, malevolent Facebook quizzes and more

Posted on December 16, 2017 by proVanceTek

I am concerned my son is sexting. I looked on his phone and didn’t see anything. But maybe I did not look in the right place. Can you help?

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/12/16/tech-q-hacked-lightbulbs-secret-sexts-malevolent-facebook-quizzes-and-more.html

Tech Q&A: What Alexa hears, offline Netflix, fun Facebook features, converting to HEIF and more

Posted on December 3, 2017 by proVanceTek

I have an Amazon Echo and I am really concerned that Amazon is listening all the time. Does the Echo have any privacy settings?

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/12/03/tech-q-what-alexa-hears-offline-netflix-fun-facebook-features-converting-to-heif-and-more.html

Drone impedes Arizona firefighters' efforts to battle wildfire

Posted on June 28, 2017 by proVanceTek

Arizona officials are concerned drones are getting in the way of their ability to fight wildfire.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/06/28/drone-impedes-arizona-firefighters-efforts-to-battle-wildfire.html

How will ISPs collect and sell your browser history?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by proVanceTek

Concerned about your web privacy? These are the ways that Internet Service Providers can collect and sell your browser history.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/03/30/how-will-isps-collect-and-sell-your-browser-history.html

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 review roundup: ‘Wow, that’s a lot of money’

Posted on March 22, 2017 by proVanceTek

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 product shot

Samsung has produced an impressive tablet with the S3, but reviewers are concerned its high price isn’t justified compared with the competition when it comes to overall productivity.

The post Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 review roundup: ‘Wow, that’s a lot of money’ appeared first on ExtremeTech.

The original article can be found here: https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/246346-samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-review-roundup-wow-thats-lot-money?source=Computing

A technical glitch left some Facebook users locked out of their accounts

Posted on February 27, 2017 by proVanceTek

Concerned certainly describes the mindset of a number of Facebook users who, out of the blue and for no apparent reason, found themselves logged out of their accounts on February 24.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/02/27/technical-glitch-left-some-facebook-users-locked-out-their-accounts.html

Keep an eye on your teen's texting and know the secret lingo

Posted on January 21, 2017 by proVanceTek

How do you keep your teen out of trouble? For concerned parents and guardians, here are some things to keep in mind.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/01/21/keep-eye-on-your-teens-texting-and-know-secret-lingo.html

Apple Watch banned from UK cabinet meetings over hacker fears

Posted on October 10, 2016 by proVanceTek

Prime Minister Theresa May’s government is concerned that Russian hackers could use them as listening devices.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/10/10/apple-watch-banned-from-uk-cabinet-meetings-over-hacker-fears.html

Apple's hot new patent is a paper bag

Posted on September 21, 2016 by proVanceTek

For those concerned that the latest iPhone wasn’t revolutionary enough, the latest Apple patent application to make headlines would seem to indicate that Tim Cook and Co. are truly getting back to basics: It’s made out of paper, has handles, and you can put stuff in it.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/09/21/apple-hot-new-patent-is-paper-bag.html

Four concealed carry guns unveiled at SHOT Show

Posted on January 20, 2016 by proVanceTek

Concerned about personal protection? For folks looking for an everyday concealed carry weapon for self-defense, a number of new choices made their debut at the annual SHOT Show this week.

The original article can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/01/20/4-concealed-carry-guns-unveiled-at-shot-show.html

The Cloud's Threatening Legal Storm

Posted on May 8, 2015 by proVanceTek

With the ever-increasing use of the cloud by more and more businesses, there is good reason to be concerned about legal risks, which are an inherent part of the cloud. The term “cloud” may be relatively new, but the concept of remote computing started more than 60 years ago, when Dartmouth University first launched “time-sharing.” The remote computing risks have not abated. In fact, the risks have increased with the Internet, as cloud systems are found in countries around the globe.

The original article can be found here: http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/82030.html?rss=1

Who's afraid of the Apple Watch?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by proVanceTek

Apple Watch has incited more mocking disbelief, concerned handwringing and passionate prognostications of doom–for Apple, for its buyers, for society in general–than any product since iPhone, with the potential exception of iPad. Maybe Apple is onto something here.