Baby boomers begin April with reflections and suggestions
April is a great month. It starts with spring and April Fools’ Day, moves to National Beer Day, World Health […]
Telecommunications
Vizio, Element, RCA, and Hisense TVs get low marks from Consumer Reports, while Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Google cell phones receive praise
Vizio, Element, RCA, and Hisense are no longer being recommended by Consumer Reports due to new information that shows that
Facts and figures for the 2018 holidays
It’s that time of year. The holidays are upon us. Hanukkah has been celebrated and today is the Winter Solstice,
Five companies settle charges that they had mobile apps that didn’t keep sensitive user information secure
Five companies settled charges Friday that their mobile apps failed to keep sensitive user information secure when transmitted over the
Comcast continues its poor customer service
On Wednesday evening, something happened to my Comcast internet connection. I was just starting to upload thousands of photos into
FTC warns companies it’s illegal to say consumers must use specific parts or service providers for their warranties to be in effect
The Federal Trade Commission staff has sent warning letters to six major companies that market and sell automobiles, cellular devices,
Heart and brain tumors linked to cell phone radiation, Italian study shows
Laboratory animals exposed to cell phone radiation developed heart and brain tumors similar to the types seen in some studies
Animal study links cell-phone radiation to increased cancer risk
The largest animal study on cell-phone radiation effects confirms earlier evidence from human studies that cell-phone radiation increases the risk
Super Bowl 2018: Ads still mostly violent and ageism makes a comeback
A 30-second TV ad for the 2018 Super Bowl cost more than $5 million, down from $5.5 million last year.