It’s National Work from Home Week. More jobs let employees work at home some of the time, which can boost work-life balance. But there’s a downside. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Don’t look now, but your boss is probably spying on your phone, computer and now at work
Gartner study shows firms looking over e-mail, text messages, our eyes and more while we work, to get a sense at how happy and productive we are. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Want your kids to read more? Amazon has a new Kindle for them
Amazon describes its new $109.99 Kindle Kids Edition as a first ever dedicated reading experience built just for kids. What parents need to know. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Cable is charging how much more? That’s it. I’m cutting the cord, finally
Readers: check your cable bills. Los Angeles cable company went from $108 to $154 monthly, and declined to lower rates, so found another option. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
The government doesn’t want Facebook to encrypt your messages: Here’s why
Attorney General William Barr wrote to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeking Justice Department backdoor access to encrypted messages on WhatsApp. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Consumer Reports: Hidden cable TV fees may cost you $450 extra annually
Consumer Reports says add-on fees from Verizon, Spectrum and others are company-mandated and useless. Its new Whatthefee.com website spotlights them. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Google will warn you when your passwords are too simple to guess and used too often
Google is introducing tools to help you fix passwords that are too weak. It is also bolstering privacy in Maps, YouTube, and the Google Assistant Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Techtober: Your guide to new releases from Amazon, GoPro, Facebook and more
A calendar to upcoming new releases, starting with Roku smartbar and ending with Amazon’s Echo Smart Oven on Nov. 14. Google and Surface in winds. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Apple Watch: To wear or not when you dress up? Does it make you ‘look like a Spy Kid’?
Some people on Twitter say wearing an Apple Watch should be a fashion no-no, especially at weddings. Other say it pairs fine with formal wear. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.
Tesla owners test new feature enabling self-driving capability in private parking lots
Tesla owners have flooded social media with videos depicting their vehicles driving themselves in private parking lots. Brought to you by USA Today Read the rest of the article here.