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Ransomware: Is This New Hack Affecting Your Computer?

We're surrounded by technology everywhere and a good part of our life depends on it so of course it's the first thing someone would want to attack. Recently you may have seen in the news the word...

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Uber & Lyft in the 518: Everything You Need to Know

We've been waiting and waiting and now it's finally here! Ride sharing is available in the Capital Region and now us 518-ers will know the benefits of Uber and Lyft! Continue reading…

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Google and Apple in the Capital Region! [PHOTO]

I'm a tech nerd so bear with me. I'm the type of person who watches every Apple Keynote live, I know the new specifications of products coming out, and if there's an app that's gaining popularity I...

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Before You Buy the New iPhone, You Should Read These Issues

If you've been an Apple user for a while, you've learned that once Apple does something completely new, the first one is usually worth skipping. That's kind of what happened with the iPhone 8 Plus....

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Technology Helps In Troy Quadruple Homicide Arrests

After the horrific quadruple murder that happened in Troy, the entire community was hoping for swift action from authorities. Police were able to make two arrests in connection to the murders thanks to...

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Drones To Assist Police

The New York State Police is getting a bit more help in crime solving and traffic violations. They are looking to the sky. It was announced that they will be assisted by nearly two dozen drones....

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Hundreds Getting Pink Slips At Malta Plant

The Malta complex opened back in 2009 bringing over three thousand jobs to the area. Now the company is cutting their workforce and hundreds of jobs are being eliminated in Malta and Albany. Continue...

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Colonie Police Warn of New Scam Coming for Your Grandparents

Grandparents are the easiest targets when it comes to technology because they're not as well-versed and some of the younger generations. What makes this worse than the others is that the scammers are...

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IPhone Users Can Ask Siri If They Have COVID-19

"Hey Siri, do I have COVID-19?" iPhone users are now able to ask their phones if they have coronavirus. Continue reading…

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Millennials Prefer These 11 Brands

To be completely honest, I think this list extends far beyond the millennial generation. Do you agree with this list? Continue reading…

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Police Can Now Use a Smartphone App to Catch a Fake ID

It's getting harder to get away with a fake ID with new technology. Times have definitely changed since I was under 21.  According to a post on newyorkupstate.com, about a twitter post by the New York...

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I Miss Seeing My Ol' Man (Not only his nose)

I miss the days when I could see my old man, and not just his nose.  In fairness, it's because he literally has zero clue how anything works. I mean I can see him, but at a distance and I haven't hung...

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The Next Big Apple Announcement Is Coming Sept 9th

Here we go again, Apple fanboys and girls.  The big announce. What will they come up with next?  We'll find out soon enough--Oh boy, oh boy! Continue reading…

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I Gotta Buy Me An iPhone (Song Parody) – VIDEO

Apple - you done did it again.  You got me hooked.  I'm hopelessly addicted to you and I will admit it.  The latest announcement did me in for lots of reasons. Continue reading…

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iPhone Owners: Where Is The Darn iPhone iOS 9 Update?

For you folks who own an iPhone and are anxiously waiting to update their gadget to the latest and greatest that Apple has to offer (iOS 9), you might be noticing that it's not showing up on your phone...

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People Are Becoming “Selfie-Destructive”

I can't believe how a person's self image is starting to overtake their need for safety.  People are dying- all in the name of getting that perfect shot, and it's only going to get worse, people!...

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My First Shots with the New iPhone 6s [PHOTOS]

I thought I would post these in case you were wondering if all the hype surrounding the camera in the new iPhone 6s was warranted.  I personally give it a resounding "yes", and I'll...

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A Hi Tech Poster That Stares Back At You -Creepy!

Technology gets more bizarre every day.  This little invention borders on creepy though - a billboard that knows your mood Continue reading…

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Technology Removes Us From Each Other -Photos To Prove It

Are we so "REMOVED" from each other that we don't even look up from our phones, iPads and computers to interact anymore?  That is photographer Eric Pickersgill's very powerful message...

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The Voyo Will Make Your Dumb Car Very Smart

You know these "smart cars" that everyone seems to be blabbing about these days?  You know the ones --they have internet built in and can keep track of vehicles systems etc? Well this...

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The Google Self Driving Car Gets Pulled Over ! LOL

Just when you thought that technology has solved all of the obstacles of the self driving car, a new problem arises.  I found this particularly funny, but I guess I have a sick sense of humor Continue...

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Check Out This Funny Video Of (Your Father?) Not Being Able To Use A GoPro

There is something so charming about this video, perhaps because the whole time I watched it I thought "Oh my God , this could totally be my Father in Law!"  It got me thinking it...

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Will Apple Get Rid Of The Headphone Jack On The iPhone? Say WHAT?

There are always rumors abounding with this company.  Oddly enough, doesn't it seem to follow that a lot of them come true?  This is slightly bizarre. Continue reading…

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Watch The New Tesla Park Itself In The Garage AND Drive Itself! – Now I Just...

The future is coming at us in leaps and bounds my friends, the things I am about to show you available in the Tesla Model S P85D will one day be much more commonplace and much much cheaper. This car...

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A Lightbulb With Built In Speaker! Why Didn’t I Think Of That?

What will they think of next? Well, I'll tell you.  Someone had a lightbulb go off in their head and maybe that was the incentive to come out with THIS Continue reading…

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How Helpful is Siri in an Emergency

In an emergency situation, is Siri the right "person" to ask for help? Continue reading…

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Get Your Face Out Of Your Phone

Over the weekend, we were out and about a lot. We went everywhere, from a trampoline place, to shopping then to having lunch at a restaurant. Everywhere we went, it seemed like everyone was living...

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Microchip Implants at Work, Does That Make Me Part Robot?

I like my privacy. I don't really have anything in particular that I need to hide from people but I just feel uncomfortable with people knowing what I'm doing and where I am all of the time. I have my...

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Tablets At The Restaurant?

Jenn and I try to have some balance when it comes to electronics out at a restaurant. Ryan is 5 and making him engage in conversation at times can be challenging. But I can't stand when we go out and...

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Ryan’s Gizmo

Ryan got a pretty cool wrist phone for his birthday. Yes a phone that he wears on his wrist. If you told me even two years ago that my six year old would have a phone that he could wear as a watch, I...

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Parents with Technology [PHOTO]

My father is the least technologically inclined person ever but I trusted him to take a picture of me and my Mother for Mother's Day. Continue reading…

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Saratoga County Company Secures $117 Million Department of Defense Contract

The United States Department of Defense announced Monday they are awarding a $117 million contract to a Saratoga County technology fabrication business. Continue reading…

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Really? Out of All Retro Tech, THIS Is What New Yorkers Want to Bring Back?

Out of all the things to be nostalgic for... Continue reading…

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Robots Are Now Delivering Food at This Central New York College

Would you accept food from a robot? One Central New York institute has rolled out a new delivery service that has students buzzing. Continue reading…

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New York Has the Highest Percentage of Students Abusing A.I. in the Classroom

New York students' dependance on artificial intelligence has grown at an alarming rate and is now at the point where the state has some of the most cheaters in the nation. Continue reading…

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