Author Archives: Josh Hendrickson

Last June, we brought news that Dropbox was beta testing new Password Manager, Secure Vault, and Folder syncing features. The beta tests must have gone well because Dropbox is making the features available to everyone. Although “everyone” o… Continue reading →

Waze, the navigation app that alerts you to crashes, road closures, and traffic conditions, continues to expand its capabilities. Now it’ll warn you about upcoming railroad crossings. Google launched the feature in the U.S. previously, but it did… Continue reading →

Did you know there’s still one Blockbuster open and renting movies? Located in Bend, Oregon, it became the last store standing when the only other Blockbuster in Australia shut down last year. As a thank you for its customer support, the store is… Continue reading →

Windows Phone is long dead, but that doesn’t mean Microsoft is out of the phone game. Last October, during its Surface Event, Microsoft teased an upcoming “foldable” phone dubbed the Surface Duo. Now the company is taking pre-orders. … Continue reading →

Smartphones are an everyday convenience in much of the world, but if you have vision impairment or low vision, they can help you navigate the world. Google is updating its Lookout app for Android for just that reason, adding new features like food labe… Continue reading →

Last May, Twitter began testing a new feature that let you limit who can reply to your tweets. The idea is to prevent trolling by only allowing your friends or people you mention to interact with your conversation. Now the company is rolling the featur… Continue reading →

Earthquakes are a scary concept, not least because they come without warning. Often, by the time you find out one is happening, it’s too late to take cover. Now Android phones are becoming earthquake detectors in the hopes of giving you the few s… Continue reading →

Smart home devices are all about convenience. But anytime you add a new smart device to your home, you also introduce potential vulnerabilities. U-Tech locks, which could be unlocked remotely by hackers, demonstrates that fact. Researchers in a partner… Continue reading →

Last June, Arcade1Up announced it would release Ms. Pac-Man and X-men vs. Street Fighter 3/4th scale cabinets. Now the company is ready to take pre-orders, but it has two surprises as well. Arcade1Up is also taking pre-orders on a Marvel vs. Capco… Continue reading →

Earlier this year, Apple and Google announced a partnership to release an API for COVID-19 contact tracing. The idea is to allow government entities to create apps you can download and take with you to track exposure risks. Now Virginia is the first st… Continue reading →