If there was more competition amongst providers, data caps would go away, says the editor of CordCuttersNews.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Is your smart TV too wise? The FBI warns your screen is watching you
The smart TV brings streaming to the living room, but manufacturers sell your viewing data to third parties. You can opt-out, though.
Google adds easier, private sharing for Photos
Instead of creating albums to share, Google now offers private communication with friends and family, to make it easier to see the latest new photos.
Binge-watching Netflix, Disney+? You may have to pay extra for all of that Baby Yoda
Be sure to turn off autoplay to save money on extra charges, or if nothing else, close the app before you go to sleep and shut off the TV set.
Disney+ tops our best tech of 2019 list
Beyond Disney, we also loved the iPhone 11, Amazon Echo Auto, Sony A6100, GoPro Hero 8, DJI Mavic Mini and Sonos Move portable bluetooth speaker
And you thought Black Friday was crazy? Try shopping in Japan
Huge electronics shops have everything from rainbows of humidifiers to pint-size toaster ovens, gadgets you can’t always find in the USA.
Facebook, Apple TV+ or 5G: Which tops the list of Tech Turkeys for 2019
Our annual roster of the worst in tech includes the usual suspects, plus 5G, streaming prices, Expedia and Vizio.
You want to cut the cord and still get CNN?
You can ditch cable and get the news channels, but it’ll cost $30 to $80 a month. Or, get to know and love the free CBS or ABC News alternatives.
Traveling through an airport? Your phone could get hacked if you charge it this way
Before you plug in at the airport, consider this: Hackers have been using charging stations to steal data off your phone. Here’s what you need to do.
Hey Google? Is it you or Alexa?
We rate the attributes for going with Alexa, which is more widespread, or Google, which has caught up considerably since the smart speaker race began.
