TECH BYTE: Avoid Online Holiday Shopping Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's not even Black Friday yet, and Amazon and other online retailers have already kicked off the holiday shopping season. Not only should shoppers be searching…
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: Use Your Smartphone to Help You Sleep Better
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Daylight Saving might be out of the way, but many of us are still having trouble adjusting to the time change. The…
TECH BYTE: Schools Navigate Using AI in Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- President Biden recently signed an executive order, to ensure artificial intelligence doesn't pose new risks to Americans. Now some universities are also responding to AI.…
TECH BYTE: Keep Your Information Safe Online
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And even though October is coming to a close, it's smart to be cyber secure year-round. It's no secret that scammers…
TECH BYTE: Football Helmet Goes High Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- AT&T is teaming up with one university to make one of their football helmets more high tech. This isn't your traditional helmet. "This helmet is…
TECH BYTE: Samsung Out With New Products
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Samsung has announced some exciting new products in its family of Fan Edition devices. They're made with frugal consumers in mind, but that…
TECH BYTE: Prime Big Deal Days
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It may only be October, but it's not too early to start thinking about the holidays. We're talking Christmas, not Halloween. Amazon is helping you get…
TECH BYTE: Using Phone Etiquette
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Most of us have cell phones. And just like there are rules at the dinner table, there are also ways to be polite while on the phone. Some…
TECH BYTE: Is Your Child 'Phone Ready?'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's not unusual anymore to see an elementary-age student with a cell phone. But how do you know when they're ready for one? AT&T's Laurie Starcher…
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces New iPhones, Watches
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking to upgrade your iPhone, you're in luck! Apple just announced its latest batch of phones and watches. A nice new perk of the iPhone 15…
TECH BYTE: Researchers Concerned Over Lack of Car Data Privacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new study shows your car could be spying on you. Your cell phone or tablet isn't the only computer in your…
TECH BYTE: How to Respond to a Data Breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The popular online language learning platform, Duolingo, is the latest victim of a data leak. If you've ever used it to learn a…
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Find Your Dream Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It can be a challenge finding a home right now, with high house prices and mortgage rates. Tech can make your search a…
TECH BYTE: Donate to Maui Relief Efforts Without Getting Scammed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recent wildfires have devastated Maui. Most people can't make the trip over to Hawaii to help those impacted, but we can donate…
TECH BYTE: Keep Your Devices From Overheating This Summer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This summer has been especially hot all across the country. People and pets aren't the only ones who get hot. Your tech does…
TECH BYTE: Tech for School Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With more school shootings happening across the country, tech companies are looking at new ways to protect students and teachers. Their latest device has been in the…
TECH BYTE: Tech for Summer Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There's still some time left before school starts back. Why not take advantage, and go on a fun trip this summer? There are some tech products…
TECH BYTE: Emergency Response Goes High Tech
Requesting help in an emergency is now even easier than just dialing 911. One agency is using this new tech to save time and lives.
TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps for Summer Slide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're in the middle of summer. And with the kids out school, you need to keep them busy, and out of trouble. Some smartphone apps…
TECH BYTE: Save on Tech on Amazon Prime Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Amazon Prime Day is coming up! It's a great time to save on the company's tech brands, and plenty of other products. Amazon…
TECH BYTE: Gadgets to Celebrate July 4
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here! There's a lot of cool tech that can help you make the most of the holiday -…
TECH BYTE: Don't Get Scammed on Resale Sites
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A lot of people take advantage of resale sites like Facebook Marketplace to sell some of their items. But there's always risk of getting…
TECH BYTE: Leave Video Voice Messages with iOS 17
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple is out with another software update. The tech company says iOS 17 makes the iPhone more personal and intuitive. Apple is calling…
TECH BYTE: Apple Introduces New VR Headset
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple just announced a ton of new products at the Worldwide Developers conference. But one in particular was definitely the most popular. Virtual reality has…