Twitter to honor no-tracking requests by users
May 18, 2012—Twitter announced that it no longer will collect personal information from its users who don’t want their online behavior to be tracked.
Small batteries pose greater risks for young children
May 16, 2012—A new study indicates that parents shouldn’t let young children play with electronic devices that use button-size batteries.
Next iPhone could have 4-inch touch screen
May 16, 2012—Apple’s next iPhone likely will have a larger touch screen when it arrives later this year.
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LG to introduce Google TV-enabled TV models in May
May 9, 2012—LG Electronics on May 21 will launch a line of TVs that have the capability to show Google TV, according to Reuters.
Government recommends creating a social-media will
May 4, 2012—If social media is a big part of your life, the U.S. government encourages you to create a social-media will that determines what happens to your online profiles after you die.
Samsung introduces Galaxy S III smartphone
May 3, 2012—Samsung unveiled the much anticipated Galaxy S III smartphone today.
Scion iQ buyers will get free PlayStation Vita
May 2, 2012—The latest incentive from automakers has gamers in mind.
Google collected communications during creation of Street View
April 30, 2012—Google gathered personal communications from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks while it collected images for its Street View map program, a Federal Communications Commission report says.
Many cellphones can’t receive messages from national alert system
April 13, 2012—The national Commercial Mobile Alert System, which sends emergency safety and weather alerts to cellphones, works only with the newest devices. Experts say it could be 2 years before most cellphones are capable of receiving the alerts.
Justice Department sues Apple, publishers over pricing of e-book titles
April 11, 2012—Department of Justice announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Apple and five publishers for allegedly conspiring to fix prices of e-book titles.
FCC, telecom carriers to create cellphone database to thwart theft
April 10, 2012—Federal Communications Commission will collaborate with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless to create a cellphone database that’s designed to prevent cellphone theft.
Yahoo! will comply with no-tracking requests
April 2, 2012—Yahoo! says it no longer will collect personal data for third-party users from consumers who choose a “no tracking” option on the latest Internet browsers.
Companies are likely to heed FTC voluntary online-privacy guidelines
March 29, 2012—Voluntary online privacy guidelines that Federal Trade Commission introduced March 26 are likely to gain compliance from Internet companies, experts tell Consumers Digest.
Nokia Lumia 900 to be released April 8
March 26, 2012—AT&T announced today that the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone will be available for purchase beginning April 8 and will cost $100 with a 2-year contract.
Wi-Fi option available on 2012 Mercedes-Benz models
March 22, 2012—Mercedes-Benz vehicle owners now can turn their vehicle into a Wi-Fi hot-spot.
Hyatt plans to make smart TVs standard in all rooms by 2013
March 15, 2012—Hyatt says it will put smart TVs in all of its rooms by the end of 2013. It would be the first chain hotel to make a comprehensive switch.
Apple’s new iPad has sharper display and is 4G-capable
March 7, 2012—Apple introduced a new iPad today that has a sharper display and a faster graphics processor than previous generations of the tablet computer have.
New Internet privacy initiative could be all bark, no bite
March 1, 2012—New online privacy protections might have limited benefits for consumers, because Internet companies that feast on your online data will have too much say in developing the federal guidelines, privacy and technology experts tell Consumers Digest.
Active video games don’t increase exercise levels, study says
Feb. 29, 2012—It turns out that virtual tennis matches and other active video games don’t lead to increased physical activity in children when compared with their couch-playing peers.
Microsoft’s Windows 8 changes user interface as we know it
Feb. 29, 2012—Microsoft unveiled its Windows 8 operating system today, but the company didn’t say when the mobile-phone-inspired system will be available to consumers.
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