Data breaches, back-pedaling of bad news stories & multiple apologies highlight 2018. For next year, a more transparent, open Facebook is recommended.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Christmas shopping procrastinators, this is your final warning: Shipping deadlines are now
Friday is the drop-dead deadline to order gifts online and get them there for Christmas. A record 2.5 billion packages will be shipped this holiday.
Veteran tech columnist Mossberg quits Facebook
The social network has come under fire all year for security breaches and data collection on users. Mossberg says he’s “no longer comfortable” with it.
She ditched her iPhone. Here’s why she didn’t mind switching from iOS to Android.
Apple phones are now four digits for top of the line models, while Android phones can be had in the low hundreds. That resonates with consumers.
Apple Watch, Google Pixel 3, Amazon Fire TV: Talking Tech’s 10 favorite gadgets of 2018
Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook, yes, the social network, make the cut for top honors of 2018. What’s on your list?
Cutting the cord: Amazon Fire TV Stick top selling item of 2018
Two billion items ordered from Amazon, 8 billion streams and a $22 million pay day for a young YouTuber tops our annual list of 2018 winners.
Photo tour: From the beaches to the hills, see the best of Los Angeles in one day
From the airport to Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Walk of Fame and ending at the Griffith Observatory for the best city views.
Readers: Cutting-the-cord services not as easy to get as promised
We heard from you on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit–YouTube has a blank spot in much of the midwest and what about Philo? We weigh in along with you.
Cutting the cord: Which cable TV alternatives make the grade
Talking Tech breaks down the pros and cons of Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Now, Sling TV and PlayStation VUE
If it’s Sunday, it’s time for Golden Game Night
Fickle audiences for Words with Friends, HQ Trivia & other games may be elsewhere. A chat room app that switched to games says video is the answer.