Getting up to speed on tech

By Carol Sorgen
Posted on March 20, 2017

Can’t get to your granddaughter’s ballet recital in person? Wonder what happened to your best friend from high school? Want to start your Christmas shopping? It’s all there waiting for you, thanks to the world of technology. “If you can think of it, it will be on your iPad,” said Cathy Milando, 77, a Perry Hall resident. Thanks to technology classes offered at the Seven Oaks ... READ MORE

Voice-activated assistants do your bidding

By Mae Anderson
Posted on March 07, 2017

Does your home really need a “smart speaker” that can answer questions, call you an Uber, turn off the lights, or play music when you ask? You may be about to find out. online pharmacy imuran no prescription with best prices today in the USA “I’ve never used Cortana [Microsoft’s personal assistant]. I don’t use Google, and my wife doesn’t use Siri.... READ MORE

Get serious to protect against identity theft

By Anya Kamenetz
Posted on February 07, 2017

Having someone else pretend to be you is now something that has probably happened to you or to someone you know. And it’s not as fun as it sounds.According to Bankrate, a financial website, 41 million U.S. adults have now had their identities stolen, and another 49 million know someone who has.Having your credit card used without your permission is the commonest, and in some ways the... READ MORE

Tech lets you play with your pet from afar

By Terence Chea
Posted on January 12, 2017

Technology isn’t just for humans anymore. It’s also for their furry friends. In Silicon Valley and beyond, a growing number of startups are selling devices to keep pets safe, healthy, entertained and connected when their owners are away. “Pet tech” entrepreneurs and investors see a big opportunity as pet ownership grows and owners show a willingness to spend serious money on... READ MORE