Technology
For decades, getting home internet meant scheduling a technician, drilling holes, running cables and setting up a bulky modem. But that model is changing fast. Carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon are betting that wireless home internet, powered by the same 5G networks that run your smartphone, can deliver reliable broadband without the wires, contracts or…
Business “Our kids are 36, 35, and 33. They all work and we should not be funding their cell expenses.” Those family plans can get expensive once you start adding the grandchildren. Shutterstock So it turns out that Boston.com readers have a lot of very good reasons as to why they’re still on their parents’…
The holidays are on the horizon and phone carriers are starting to join in on the Black Friday deals frenzy. If you’re looking for an affordable carrier that’s also reliable, you need to see the latest deal from Visible. For a limited time, Visible is taking up to $12 off its monthly plans for your…
The explosive growth of AI-powered mobile applications has created an ideal breeding ground for cybercriminals exploiting brand trust. Security researchers at Appknox have identified a disturbing trend: fake ChatGPT, DALL·E, and WhatsApp clones are proliferating across alternative app stores, weaponizing familiar branding to deceive users and compromise enterprise devices. According to SensorTower’s 2025 State of…
To take a look at the headlines involving Tesla over the last year, you might assume the worst. The Cybertruck isn’t selling as well as expected, we’re seeing one recall after another, and the stock nosedive that occurred early this year didn’t really correct itself until September. One can’t help but imagine Elon Musk waking…
Posted Oct 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM UTC Nintendo’s Music app made it easier to relive your pandemic obsession. Open one of the the Rainy, Sunny, or Snowy Day themed playlists for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app and you’ll now find a new “Play hourly tracks” button. Pressing it…
There was a time when smartphone users were warned not to leave their phones plugged in for too long, or it could do damage to the battery. While modern smartphones now have overcharge protection that keeps them safe, many people still have questions about whether keeping their phone perpetually plugged in will damage the battery….
“If you’re weighing a move away from Google Calendar, you’re not alone. Power users increasingly want richer privacy controls, faster event entry, and deeper task or database integrations than Google’s minimalist app offers on Android. After testing dozens of options, these five apps stand out right now for different reasons—privacy, productivity, or pure power features—without…
Can I lock or hide any app I want on iPhone? You can lock most apps, including Messages and third-party apps from the App Store. Also: How to send and receive Apple’s iMessages in Windows However, Apple doesn’t allow you to lock or hide certain core system apps like Settings and Find My. It’s worth pressing…
Back in the not-too-distant past, if you wanted to capture a night out with friends or a special occasion, you needed to have a dedicated camera with you. Thankfully, those days are long gone – instead, we can rely on our smartphone’s camera set-up to deliver truly impressive images. Some even include camera systems developed…