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Author and Journalist Shibani Joshi

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How To Take Control Of Your Privacy On Facebook Without Deleting Your Profile
Not ready to join actor Will Ferrell, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others in the movement to delete Facebook? Learn some ways to safeguard your privacy on Facebook without deleting your account. As the (confusing) story of Cambridge Analytica’s data harvesting scandal
April 3, 2018

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Apple’s HomePod Tops In Sound, Short in Matching Alexa’s and Google’s Smarts
Apple’s debut smart speaker – dubbed the HomePod – unwraps Friday. Even for music lovers, this isn’t the Apple product for everyone. Front page news: Tomorrow, Apple throws its name in the smart speaker game, unveiling its rival product to the
February 8, 2018

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Warby Parker Vision App Tests Eyesight, Cuts Need for a Doctor’s Visit for Glasses
With Warby Parker’s new Prescription Check app, you can check your eyesight within an app to get an eyeglass prescription in 24 hours. Eliminate entirely the need to visit a doctor’s office for your next pair of specs. Tech is
September 28, 2017

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Is Your Privacy at Risk with the Facial Recognition Features in the New iPhone X?
Apple sees its future in your face. The new iPhone X release features facial recognition technology that takes your selfies to a new level. The future of tech is banking on your face. What’s the catch? Your privacy, of course.
September 13, 2017

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Tech Graduation Gifts that Don’t Skimp on Style
From Snapchat sunglasses to a phone-charging suitcase, graduation gift ideas that are sure to please your tech-loving grad and send her out into the world on trend. Gift Ideas for Tech-loving Graduates There’s no better way to congratulate your grad
May 20, 2017

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From Cars to Smart TVs, Common Tech Devices Spying on You
News of Bose Headphones sharing private user information drove me into stealth mode to discover other tech devices exposing you to vulnerabilities. Be careful what you say in front of your TV! You pay a fortune for high quality headphones,
April 27, 2017

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3 Tips to Manage and Organize Digital Photos More Effectively
One of the biggest challenges for busy people is to actively manage and organize the (thousands of!) digital photos and videos stored on your phone, tablet and other devices. We all know how crisis-inducing those alerts about storage limits being
March 30, 2017

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Amazon’s Alexa Now Has Over 10k Tricks – Some of Alexa’s Best Skills
Amazon announces Alexa has over 10,000 skills available. Do you have the top ones? I hand pick some of Alexa’s best skills for life, work and play. My quick take: Last week, my piece on kid-friendly Alexa’s skills was so
March 9, 2017

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Alexa Skills Your Kids and Family Will Love
Did you know Alexa can play math games and read bedtime stories to your kiddos? I tested some of the most popular, kid-friendly Alexa skills that will keep your entire family entertained for hours. Alexa isn’t just about the music.
March 2, 2017

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How to Spot Fake News Online, So You Can Avoid It
Fake news has found its place in the headlines for creating shockwaves. How you can sort fact from fake and protect yourself from bogus information sources to stay sane and safe online. Front page news: From the Pope supporting one
February 16, 2017