Tech Byte - WDEF

With all the new devices, websites, and apps we use each day, finding the right one for your life can get a little overwhelming. That’s where “Tech Byte” comes in. This weekly segment navigates the world of tech to find the best ways for you to stay up to date on what’s new and what works.

TECH BYTE: Avoid Getting Scammed While Shopping Online

Emily Cassulo,

November 29, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you still didn't get all of your shopping done on Black Friday or earlier this holiday season, you're running out of time! Not everyone can…

TECH BYTE: Tech to Help You Save While Holiday Shopping

Emily Cassulo,

November 22, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here. Even though a lot of stores are already offering markdowns, you may not have…

TECH BYTE: Twitter Launches Subscription Service

Emily Cassulo,

November 15, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you love using Twitter, there's a new subscription service you can start using, and it comes with some perks. Here's something to tweet about -…

TECH BYTE: Apple Upgrades Laptops, Headphones

Emily Cassulo,

November 8, 2021

It's time to start making your Christmas wish list! Apple has some new items out just in time for the holidays.

TECH BYTE: Facebook Company Gets New Name

Emily Cassulo,

November 1, 2021

A big change is coming to Facebook - at least for the company as a whole. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook is changing its corporate name to Meta.

TECH BYTE: Apps for Halloween Music, Movies

Emily Cassulo,

October 25, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Halloween is almost here! And tech can help you get into the spooky spirit. Bring your Halloween spirit with you wherever you go…

TECH BYTE: Tech for Tracking MLB Playoffs

Emily Cassulo,

October 18, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Major League Baseball playoffs are now underway. Whether your team is part of the American or National league, technology makes it easy to…

TECH BYTE: Uber Reserve Coming to Airports

Emily Cassulo,

October 11, 2021

The holiday season is right around the corner, and most people are starting to think about their travel plans.

TECH BYTE: Amazon Steps Up Home Security Tech

Emily Cassulo,

October 4, 2021

Amazon just announced some new devices, and features for older ones.

TECH BYTE: New Improvements From iOS 15

Emily Cassulo,

September 27, 2021

Apple users can now take advantage of a lot of new features on its latest software update. Here's a look at some of the new tools.

TECH BYTE: Apple Shows Off New Fall Lineup

Emily Cassulo,

September 20, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're getting a look at Apple's newest products, which are coming out soon. If you're in the market for a new iPhone, you won't have to wait much longer for an upgrade. Apple is showing off…

TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Design Your Dream Home

Emily Cassulo,

September 13, 2021

Wouldn't it be nice to give your house a fresh look, to give yourself a little bit of a change of scenery? Here's a look at some apps to help you redecorate.

TECH BYTE: App Makes Office Meetings Virtual Reality

Emily Cassulo,

September 6, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many of us have gotten used to virtual meetings this year, thanks to the pandemic. But what if you could also meet with…

TECH BYTE: Tesla Working on Human-like Robot

Emily Cassulo,

September 5, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't settling for just space. Yes, he's done a lot for the space industry, but he's reaching for the stars…