Latest articles by Monica Chin
Skyrim on Alexa Highlights a Big Problem With Smart Speaker Games
Skyrim has made the jump to Amazon Alexa. It...kind of worked.
This Mutant Adware Is Killing Antivirus: What to Do
Around 2,500 machines have, since 2012, downloaded a free VPN service that, unbeknownst to them, came bundled with sophisticated adware.
16 Best Alexa Skills for Weight Loss
Alexa makes a great weight-loss coach. Check out these skills for finding a good workout, tracking your calories and sticking to your weight-loss plan.
5 Reasons to Buy the Google Home Mini (and 3 Reasons to Skip It)
The Google Home Mini is a worthwhile purchase, but it's not for everyone. Here are the pros and cons.
Apple May Stop Police from Cracking iPhones
Apple reportedly plans to close a vulnerability that law enforcement may have used to access suspects' locked iPhones.
How to Tell Google Home to Do Three Things with a Single Command
Want Google Assistant to turn on three smart home devices at once or perform other multitasking tricks? Follow these steps.
Apple Boots Cryptocurrency Mining From the iPhone
Revised app guidelines from Apple mean you won't be able to mine cryptocurrency on your iPhone.
Apple Is Being Sued Over 'Defective' Apple Watch
Apple faces a $5 million class-action lawsuit over the design of the Apple Watch. The plaintiff, Kenneth Sciacca of Colorado, alleges that the smart watches are all defective.
Facebook Shared Your Data with Chinese Companies
Facebook confirmed that it gave Chinese mobile-phone makers access to user data so they could develop device-specific Facebook apps.
Here's What the New Safari Will (and Won't) Do to Protect Your Privacy
Apple's Safari browser will limit 'fingerprinting' and flag tracking cookies, but it won't take additional steps to protect your privacy.
Siri Is Catching Up to Alexa and Google Assistant in an Important Way
Siri Shortcuts allows you program custom phrases that allow Apple's assistant to perform a variety of tasks at once.
Alexa Can Now Find the Perfect Skill for Any Moment
Not sure what Alexa skill you need? Now you can just ask the smart assistant yourself.
