This is one of the minor dangers of owning an Amazon Echo. Most anyone can activate the device by just saying the wake word including Cartman. And in the season opener of South Park, that’s exactly what happened. Watch. South Park messing with Alexa #SouthPark #Alexa pic.twitter.com/4qtJkwQJ6R — Moritz Wittmann (@MoritzWittmann) September 14, 2017 If someone watched that episode… Read More South Park trolled Amazon Echo owners in the best way ...This entry was posted in Amazon amazon echo Amazon.com e-commerce Gadgets Publishing on September 15, 2017 by Matt Burns
Here are five ways to back up all of the Messages and SMS conversations stored on your mobile device. How To Save Text Messages on Your iPhone: 5 Simple ...This entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Wired Staff
Tesla is still exploring options to make swapping vehicle battery packs easier and faster. This patent filed in May reveals one option that would allow technicians to change out packs in less than 15 minutes. This isn’t the first of such ideas. Back in 2014 Tesla briefly played with an automated system that swapped Model S battery packs in less than 90 seconds. That idea seemed to be… Read More Tesla files patent for mobile battery swapping rigThis entry was posted in Gadgets on September 15, 2017 by Matt Burns
Give some thought to how you can make the best use of that old device you're leaving behind. What to Do With Your Old iPhoneThis entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Wired Staff
Google's official kit lets anyone with a Raspberry Pi build a smart speaker. The AIY Voice Kit Lets You Build a Google Home ...This entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Brendan Nystedt
Mobile carriers and Apple have both made it easy for iPhone lovers to get the latest phone without having to pay the full amount up-front. Is Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Plan Right for You?This entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Wired Staff
The U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) has voted to seek public views on whether there should be a change to the rules for political ads that extends disclaimer requirements to ads shown on digital platforms, such as Facebook and Google. Read... US election agency seeks views on rule change for digital ...This entry was posted in Policy Social TC and tagged facebook google twitter on September 15, 2017 by Natasha Lomas
The Spinzall kitchen centrifuge does stuff like clarify fruit juices, make butter, and create clear herb oils. Spinzall Review: It Clarifies and Separates, But It’s Too Much ...This entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Joe Ray
Can a distraction-free e-Ink slate save us from our cluttered digital lives? This Minimalist Tablet Wants to Replace All Your Paper NotebooksThis entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Jordan McMahon
The iPhone X is all screen, no bezel—and it's a feat of industrial design. What’s the Big Deal With All These Bezel-Free Phones?This entry was posted in Gear on September 15, 2017 by Elizabeth Stinson