TECH BYTE: How to Avoid PayPal Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Most of us are doing our shopping online nowadays. PayPal is one way to pay for those purchases, and criminals are taking advantage. Cybersecurity experts…
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: AI Makes Recycling More Effective
DALLAS, Texas (WDEF) -- It's always a good idea to throw out our trash and recycle. But many of us are doing it incorrectly, and that trash doesn't actually…
TECH BYTE: Apps for Exploring National Parks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's finally starting to feel like spring! And with great weather means we're spending more time outside. Smartphone apps can help you with exploring the…
TECH BYTE: Tips to Safely File Your Taxes Online
If you're filing your taxes online or on a smartphone app, make sure you're doing it safely. There are things you can do to keep from getting hacked.
TECH BYTE: Spring Cleaning Your Tech Products
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spring cleaning isn't just for cleaning out your closet. If too many of your old gadgets - from cell phones to tablets - are collecting…
TECH BYTE: Tips For Dodging Online Dating Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many people these days are turning to online dating to find their perfect match. There are ways you can do it safely without getting…
TECH BYTE: Board Games Go High Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Not everyone likes playing games solely on their computer or cell phone. There are plenty of people who still enjoy traditional board games. Now there…
TECH BYTE: App Helps Musicians Learn Favorite Songs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Every musician loves playing songs by their favorite artist. But hunting down music and lessons online can be a big pain. One smartphone app…
TECH BYTE: New Apple, Samsung Phone Features
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking for ideas for your Easter basket this year, both Apple and Samsung have new phones that can easily fit inside. You can now pre-order the Apple iPhone…
TECH BYTE: Drones Help Find Missing Teen
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF) -- Law enforcement officers are using tech to do their jobs more efficiently. Drones specifically are helping them with rescue efforts. Drones are now giving law enforcement an extra set of eyes in the sky, and on…
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.…
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…