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Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY

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Readers respond —Google Maps or Waze?

October 26, 2019October 27, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Readers respond —Google Maps or Waze?

We asked, and you told us. Why make a decision when both apps are free? A recent Google Maps update brought Waze like features.

Money

Some apps give discounts and let you skip the line. But is that really fair?

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Some apps give discounts and let you skip the line. But is that really fair?

The analog society takes a backseat to technology as apps let people with smartphones advance to the front and get privileges those without don’t get.

Tech

How do you navigate: Google Maps or Waze?

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on How do you navigate: Google Maps or Waze?

New Google Maps crowd-sourced features include the ability to report crashes, speed traps and traffic slowdowns from iPhones. Sound familiar?

Tech

Hey Google and Alexa, how easy is it to take control?

October 21, 2019October 22, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Hey Google and Alexa, how easy is it to take control?

Berlin researchers create skills to show how simple it is to steal passwords and listen in via Google and Amazon voice assistants.

Tech

Bob Iger’s ‘Ride of a Lifetime’

October 20, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Bob Iger’s ‘Ride of a Lifetime’

CEO recalls years running ABC and Disney, and acquiring Marvel, LucasFilm, Pixar and 20th Century Fox, with candor, inside stories and leadership tips

Tech

Why can’t I watch Netflix on my old Roku?

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Why can’t I watch Netflix on my old Roku?

As with Apple and Microsoft, Roku too is disabling older players to sell new ones. Then good news: Roku devices are dirt cheap, as low as $29.99.

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Netflix says it will retain the streaming crown; not worried about Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Netflix says it will retain the streaming crown; not worried about Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus

Netflix, which dominates streaming, says it will continue to hold the crown, even in the face of new competition in November from Apple and Disney.

Tech

Who needs an implanted microchip when there’s an app for that?

October 15, 2019October 21, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Who needs an implanted microchip when there’s an app for that?

After Wisconsin firm made a splash by implanting chips on employees, few firms followed suit. And now, there’s an app that can do the same thing.

Tech

Portal vs. Nest Hub Max and Echo Show 8: The video display competition is set to heat up at the holidays

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Portal vs. Nest Hub Max and Echo Show 8: The video display competition is set to heat up at the holidays

Google Nest Hub Max is out now, Portal version 2.0 out Tuesday. In November, Facebook brings video calling to TVs and Amazon launches 8-inch Echo Show

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Major partners drop out, Warren fires back: Facebook’s Libra faces a tough road ahead

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019Jefferson Graham, USA TODAYComments Off on Major partners drop out, Warren fires back: Facebook’s Libra faces a tough road ahead

The alternative currency plan proposed by Facebook could still launch, but the road to get there has just gotten way harder, according to analysts.

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August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

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