Shibani on Tech

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  • After AT&T outage, how to prepare for future service disruptions
    on February 29, 2024

    In light of the recent AT&T cell service outage, the nation was given a small taste of a doomsday scenario we all know is possible: our nation cell service going down. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Top Tech Themes at CES 2024
    on January 6, 2024

    It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it’s time for new tech and the Consumer Electronics Show. CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas this week It promises a glimpse of gadgets and gear that will move the industry needle – some for a moment, others for an eternity.  — ShibaniOnTech

  • Your holiday shopping strategy with a little help from AI
    on November 23, 2023

    Emails advertising Black Friday Month and early access to holiday shopping sales were delivered the day after Halloween, creating urgency and confusion about what the holiday shopping season playbook should look like this year.  It seems that in the turn of our front porch decor from ghouls to pumpkins signaled to retailers this year to kick off the holidays.  Ahead of a news report I’m giving on Cyber Monday deals, I’ve been researching what to expect this season and seeing a strategy for you and yours to bring good cheer – and savings.  The holiday shopping trends look strong Even with climbing costs and economic pressures, holiday spending is projected to hit at or close to new highs this year.  Strong demand means that there will be pressure on supplies and fewer incentives for retailers to create deep discounts this holiday season.  According to Deloitte’s Black Friday-Cyber Monday survey, consumers will spend 13% more than last year. — ShibaniOnTech

  • The role of parents in protecting kids online
    on October 29, 2023

    This week, 33 states filed suit against Instagram’s parent company, Meta, over features that it says addict children. But what role do we play as parents, too? — ShibaniOnTech

  • Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip ready for human trials
    on September 29, 2023

    Elon Musk’s Neuralink company receives the green light to conduct human trials – but what’s the catch? An earlier trial on monkeys show serious risk. — ShibaniOnTech

  • The secret California city being built by tech billionaires
    on August 29, 2023

    Is this the solution for the urban struggle? Billionaires building cities from scratch. With its high home prices, long commutes and one of the highest costs of living in the country, the Bay Area remains one of the most challenging places to live yet one of the most appealing for tech workers.  The industry boom has created a hot bed of economic growth. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Tech titans form their own AI regulation group
    on July 28, 2023

    As government leaders scramble to explore and agree upon guardrails for the artificial intelligence industry, the tech sector is already acting through a newly announced oversight entity. — ShibaniOnTech

  • An Apple VR Headset Expected at WWDC?
    on May 20, 2023

    As Apple’s WWDC approaches on June 5, excitement grows for what could be the first reveal of Apple’s long-awaited debut of a AR/VR mixed reality headset.  — ShibaniOnTech

  • What’s the buzz around Bluesky Social?
    on April 29, 2023

    Have you received your invite? Bluesky Social, the new decentralized social media platform and alternative to Twitter, has opened up its invite-only platform to friends of members. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Will Tik Tok Be Banned?
    on March 25, 2023

    Mounting concerns over the company’s Chinese ties put Tik Tok’s CEO in the hot seat on Capitol Hill this week.  — ShibaniOnTech

  • To pay for Twitter and Instagram Verification or not?
    on February 23, 2023

    Instagram and Facebook are launching a paid subscription service for verification checkmarks, it was announced this week.  They add to a growing number of platforms including Twitter and Netflix either charging for once-free services or hiking rates. — ShibaniOnTech

  • What to know about Chat GPT
    on January 17, 2023

    Chat GPT has been in the news recently and is gaining legitimacy through the support of titans like Microsoft. But what is Chat GPT and how does it work? — ShibaniOnTech

  • What to expect at CES 2023
    on December 31, 2022

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is almost time for the most influential event in tech, the international Consumer Electronic show, or CES 2023. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Wellness-Inspired Holiday Tech Gift Ideas -2022 Edition
    on November 22, 2022

    It’s that time of year again – for mistletoe, dreidel tournaments and holiday tech gift guides. Many of us will have tighter but still healthy budgets this holiday season. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Weather Apps to Help You Stay Ahead of Climate Events
    on October 27, 2022

    Tech and related weather apps did a pretty incredible thing this week.  Moments before a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the heart of Silicon Valley, Android users in the Bay Area received an alert from Google on the soon-to-be-felt event. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Designing A Digital Detox That’s Right For You
    on September 21, 2022

    “I’m on my phone THIS much?” This realization after digging up my latest Screen Time report showing over 6 hours of usage a day. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Back to School Internet Safety Tips for Parents
    on September 1, 2022

    Back-to-school routines don’t just mean earlier bedtimes and more homework. It is also a good time for parents to review your child’s device and internet settings to ensure she is protected across screens. — ShibaniOnTech

  • 5 Ways To Block Cell Phone Spam
    on June 17, 2022

    How many unknown calls from the state of South Dakota did you receive last month? I received 13. Cell phone spam is annoying and on the rise, raising your risk of identity theft and exposure to malware.  Both phone calls and spam text messages are a growing nuisance, according to statistics: In March 2022, 11.6 billion scam messages were sent on American wireless networks, up 30 percent from February – NYT / TelTech Robokiller App Spam creates vulnerabilities for users According to web security experts, Norton, these billions of calls and messages aren’t coming from other cell phone devices. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Google, Apple Plan To Eliminate Passwords With FIDO Sign-In, What It Means
    on May 13, 2022

    Are the days of remembering passwords over? Tech titans announce plans to transition to passwordless, FIDO sign-in technology over the next year.  What does this mean and how will it work?  Remembering usernames and passwords can be a nuisance for us all.  In addition to wasting time and creating complexity for users, corporations face huge risks for passwords-gone-wrong.  In fact, according to a 2021 Verizon report, passwords caused 89% of web application breaches.  Passwords seem to be losing fans. — ShibaniOnTech

  • Roger Federer-backed Shoe Subscription Service Offers High-Performance Vegan Running Shoes
    on April 2, 2022

    Many of us are customers of subscriptions businesses for items like diapers and clothing. Now tennis legend, Roger Federer, and yet another athletic shoe giant are dipping their toes in the shoe subscription business – this time with an eco-friendly twist. — ShibaniOnTech

  • What I Learned From Buying Crypto For The First Time
    on February 24, 2022

    If you watch business news or are active on Twitter, it is impossible to ignore cryptocurrency frenzy.  The hype, the commiserating and even the camaraderie around Bitcoin, Etherium and others have created FOMO in even the most cautious of investors.  — ShibaniOnTech