Stop Using Your Face or Thumb to Unlock Your Phone

The laws surrounding 5th Amendment protections and biometric passwords are still undecided, so just turn it off. Read More

How your phone's fingerprint sensor works

Most smartphones use capacitive or ultrasonic fingerprint sensors for authentication. The technologies are a little different, but both work well. Read More

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The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant’s search engine ... Read More

Appeals Court Rules That Cops Can Physically Make You Unlock Your Phone

As we keep more and more personal data on our phones, iPhone and Android devices now have some of the most advanced encryption technology ... can make you unlock your phone, even by physically ... Read More

How to Unlock Your Pixel With Your Pixel Watch

I’m a pretty big fan of what Google is doing with its Pixel Watch and Pixel phone lineup.These devices are some of the best ways to experience Android on a smartwatch or a smartphone, and Google ... Read More

AI inspection technology in Michigan can complete a full scan of your car

Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle. Read More

In 2024, New Gadgets Imagine a Future Beyond Phone Screens

Commentary: The year is full of new types of consumer electronics that aim to change our relationship with screens. Read More

Best scanning software of 2024

Scanning technology ... Reader for opening a PDF at some point. The platform allows you to create PDFs from just about everywhere: Microsoft Office applications, the camera of your phone when ... Read More

Skipping updates on your phone? Which apps are listening? Check out these tech tips

Have sensitive pic or document to hide? Worried about phone radiation? Kim Komando has you covered with 11 smart tech tips ... Read More

The Best Scanners for 2024

Whether you need to scan family photos, piles of documents, or expense receipts, a scanner out there is built for the task. Here's how to shop ... and tons of other personal tech. Read More

TECH IN YOUR LIFE

Apple banned this app for years. It’s now America’s No. 1 iPhone app. Read More