Monthly Archives: August 2022

Satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch Pro could be a game-changer

Emergency SOS via satellite would be a first. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge If you’re the type to read into Apple Event taglines, next week’s “Far Out” event certainly feels… space-y. It’s led Apple prognosticators to revive theories that Apple may be working on satellite features for emergency communications — both for…

Garbage is sometimes a HIPAA violation

Health information can’t go in the dumpster. After the Supreme Court decided to end federal protection for abortion in June, many abortion advocates and lawmakers started agitating for the Biden administration to make changes to the medical privacy law HIPAA. That’s because HIPAA has many, many gaps and doesn’t actually keep information around abortion safe…

One of 5G’s biggest features is a security minefield

Enlarge (credit: Anton Petrus | Getty) True 5G wireless data, with its ultrafast speeds and enhanced security protections, has been slow to roll out around the world. As the mobile technology proliferates—combining expanded speed and bandwidth with low-latency connections—one of its most touted features is starting to come in to focus. But the upgrade comes…

Best smart blinds for 2022

yeniguel/Pixabay Best overall Lutron Serena Smart Wood Blinds Check Price Featuring multiple finishes, as well as fully customizable size support, it’s almost guaranteed that you can find a style of these modern blinds that works for you. Best solar-powered MySmartRollerShades Check Price Save energy and feel more secure with these shades, which are always ready…

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds review: Riding high (fidelity)

A smaller shape and high-fidelity support on Galaxy phones define the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Mike Epstein Samsung’s newest true wireless earbuds feature the “Pro” moniker found on Apple’s Airpods Pro and Google’s Pixel Buds Pro. On its competitors, the pro designation primarily corresponds to a specific upgrade: active noise canceling, which helps negate unwanted…