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Sascha Brodsky
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How VR Could Help Reduce Police Brutality
Police departments around the country are increasingly turning to virtual reality to train officers in de-escalation tactics, but some experts doubt whether the measure will be effective.
The Sacramento Police Department is one law enforcement agency that uses virtual reality to recreate real-world police encounters. The department tries to incorporate lessons learned into its training curriculum as police around the nation face a growing outcry over police brutality.
"VR training reduces viol
Amazon’s Echo Show 5 is the Perfect Bedside Companion
I have a serious problem with smart speakers and displays.
Why Online Scams Are Booming
Internet commerce is booming, but so are scams aimed at web shoppers.
Start Saving for Apple's Rumored Folding iPhone
A folding iPhone might finally be in the works.
How Native American Tribes are Using 5G to Get Online
Many residents of Native American reservations and other rural areas in the US can’t get online, and some companies think 5G technology could be part of the solution.
Why I Want the New Amazon Fire HD10
I love my iPad Air 2020 and its keyboard case, but the whole setup is so expensive that I’m sometimes afraid to take it out of the house. That’s why I can’t wait to try out the new Amazon Fire HD 10 lineup, which has pretty much everything you need to work and play for a mind-bogglingly low price.
Why AirDrop May Not Be AirTight
Apple’s AirDrop feature is a handy way to share things, but it also can be a privacy risk.
How New Tech Could Prevent VR Motion Sickness
Virtual reality can be fun, but it also makes some people sick, so researchers are working to make the experience more comfortable.
The Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse is Rodent Art
I’ve tried dozens of mice over the years, and Microsoft’s Surface Precision Mouse is among the best, with a near-perfect balance of form and function.
How Firewalls Can Protect You From Security Risks
A recent discovery of security problems with millions of internet-connected devices highlights the need for users to consider a personal firewall, experts say.
In a new report, researchers found nine vulnerabilities in the communications protocols used in IoT devices. The vulnerabilities could lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or Remote Code Execution (RCE) by hackers. Over 100 million consumer, enterprise, and industrial IoT devices could be affected.
The security flaws could allow hackers to t
Why Touch ID Makes Apple’s New iMacs Easier to Use
The addition of Touch ID to Apple’s new M1 iMac lineup offers a faster and more secure way to log in, experts say.
Why Experts Clash Over Instagram for Kids
Facebook is planning to launch a version of Instagram for children, but experts disagree over whether it could put young users at risk.
Why I Can't Wait to Get the M1 iMac
I wasn’t planning on buying a desktop computer until Apple unveiled its new iMac.
Why I Hate Bluetooth Headphones
Bluetooth headphones are one of humankind’s greatest inventions until they let you down, which is most of the time.
How a National Effort Could Help End the Chip Shortage
Computer chip shortages mean that everything from gaming consoles to cars is in short supply. Some experts believe that a bigger national investment in chip manufacturing could solve the problem.
How Blockchain Could Transform Virtual Reality
Blockchain technology is increasingly popular for financial and security applications, and it could soon expand into virtual reality.
How New Tech Could Improve Smartphone Cameras
Smartphone cameras are now so good professional photographers sometimes use them, but experts say they could soon get even better.
How Amazon Kindle Wins Over the iPad Air
By any measure, the specs of my iPad Air 2020 beats the pitiful processor and display on Amazon’s top-of-the-line Kindle Oasis, but it’s the e-reader I turn to for most reading.
Why I Want the New Amazon Echo Buds
Like it or not, Amazon has become an integral part of my life, so I can’t wait to try out the new Echo Buds, despite being an Apple fan.
My house is infested with Amazon Echo smart speakers, and packages from Jeff Bezos arrive more often than I’d care to admit. As much as I love Apple’s design, Alexa is the friend I call on more often than not, and provides easy access to many of Amazon’s features.
The new Echo Buds seem to have many of the same features as Apple’s AirPods Pro, including activ
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