TECH BYTE: AAA Offers EV Buying Tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Electric cars are becoming a lot more popular these days, but how do you know if they're right for you? AAA is helping drivers decide.…
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: Hyundai, Kia Offer Theft Software Fix
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some Hyundais and Kias are getting a free anti-theft software upgrade. This comes after too many of them were getting stolen. After some insurance…
TECH BYTE: New Harry Potter Wand Makes High-Tech Magic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're a Harry Potter fan, you know that the word "Muggle"…
TECH BYTE: Chat GPT Takes Internet by Storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Artificial intelligence may be the future, but we're already seeing a lot more of it right now. Computers are getting too smart for our…
TECH BYTE: New 'Apple Music Sing' Feature for Karaoke Fans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you enjoy singing karaoke, you don't need a karaoke machine anymore to put on a show. There's a new feature by…
TECH BYTE: Apple Computers Get Big Upgrade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple's newest computers are getting a big boost. Apple is boasting some new chips for its Mac Mini and MacBook Pro computers. The tech company…
TECH BYTE: CES 2023 Highlights
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- More than 3,200 exhibitors from all over the world came out to Las Vegas for CES 2023. And there was no shortage of cool, high-tech products.…
TECH BYTE: New Volkswagen EV Featured at CES 2023
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- CES 2023 in Las Vegas is underway. Volkswagen is back at the Consumer Electronics Show, after taking six years off. The car…
TECH BYTE: NASA's Biggest Moments of 2022
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WDEF) -- 2022 has been an astronomical year for NASA! Let's take a look back at a few of their biggest moments. Of course, this list…
TECH BYTE: More States Banning TikTok
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A growing number of states, including Tennessee and Georgia, are banning the social media app TikTok from their state government network devices. Even the Peach State's 26 universities…
TECH BYTE: Top Google Searches of 2022
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You can tell a lot about a person by what's on their computer - including what they look up online. We Americans are curious people, and Google makes…
TECH BYTE: EPB Working on Computing Upgrade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new kind of computing is in the works, thanks to EPB and Qubitekk. They're teaming up to create the first commercially available quantum network…
TECH BYTE: Apple Music Announces Replay Experience
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tis the season for listening to a lot of Christmas music. Apple's making it easier for you to find those songs you have on repeat.…
TECH BYTE: Google Lawsuit Settlement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Google has recently agreed to a big lawsuit settlement. The search engine is paying nearly $400 million to 40 states - the third highest privacy settlement in…
TECH BYTE: How to Dodge Holiday Texting Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many of us might be taking some time off over the holidays, but scammers aren't. 28 percent of Americans were victims to texting scams over the holidays…
TECH BYTE: Apps Help You Make, Save Money
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're all looking to save a buck or two, with prices on pretty much everything going up. There are some smartphone apps that'll help…
TECH BYTE: Don't Fall for Political Texting Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The mid-term election is almost here, which means our phones are blowing up with political texts. Yes, they're annoying, and some could even be…
TECH BYTE: New Google Feature Lets You Customize Your Ads
Google says it's putting you in more control over the ads you see across Google on Search, YouTube, and Discover, while still having privacy online. Here's how their new "My Ad Center" tool works.
TECH BYTE: Samsung Announces New Operating System
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Samsung has announced an updated version of its mobile operating system. This isn't your average software update. Samsung says One UI 5 is uniquely designed…
TECH BYTE: Chevy Shows Off Electric Vehicles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WDEF) -- The future is looking electric! That's why Chevrolet is promoting its electric vehicles, and going green. We're seeing a lot more electric vehicles out…
TECH BYTE: Amazon Prime Early Access Sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's not too early to start your Christmas shopping. Amazon Prime Days are back! The website wants to keep you from putting off your holiday…
TECH BYTE: Business Cards Go Digital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're in the market for new business cards, there's no reason not to make it just as high tech as your other devices. If your…
TECH BYTE: Apple Out with New Outdoors Watch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple isn't coming out with just new iPhones. The tech company is also touting its new Apple Watch Ultra, which it calls its most rugged and capable…
TECH BYTE: iPhone 14 Features New Cameras, Safety Services
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple is out with some new iPhones, which have improved cameras, and even first of its kind safety features. "We're going big with…