TECH BYTE: Are Phones Bad For Mental Health?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you spend too much time on your phone, could it impact your mental health? Is digital technology good or bad for your wellbeing?…
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 Unwanted Purchases on Your Smartphone
KINGSVILLE, Texas (WDEF) -- A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas,…
TECH BYTE: Apple to Discontinue iPod
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. After a more than 20-year run, Apple is discontinuing the iPod. Apple first introduced…
TECH BYTE: Apps for Plant Parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's finally feeling like spring, so it's time to take up gardening again. Not everyone has a green thumb, but it is possible to keep your…
TECH BYTE: App Brings Farmers Market to You
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Having your food delivered doesn't mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door.…
TECH BYTE: How to Avoid Online Payment Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While they are convenient, there's always a risk when using payment apps or banking online. Especially as criminals get creative, and come up with…
TECH BYTE: FDA OKs New Fitbit Heart Feature
Many people use wearable devices to track their steps each day but some of these devices can even track your heartbeat to make sure it's healthy. Fitbit wants to take tracking both your steps and heart health to the next level.
TECH BYTE: Samsung Announces Self-Repair Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You can now be your own handyman - or handymandy - when it comes to your smartphone. Samsung has announced a new self-repair program, which launches…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help with Vacation Planning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're in the middle of Spring Break season! Whether you've already booked your trip, or you're planning one for the summer, some smartphone apps…
TECH BYTE: Tech Targets Trash in Waterways
Some new tech is helping to remove tons of garbage from the Tennessee River and other waterways. Here's how it works.
TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps Help With Filing Your Taxes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You're running out of time to file your taxes. Some smartphone apps can help you get the job done. Filing your taxes is…
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces Spring Products
CUPERTINO, Calif. (WDEF) -- Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick's Day. March means new products for the tech company, including a makeover…
TECH BYTE: Apps Highlight Women's History
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Women's History Month! Or should we say "herstory?" There are some smartphone apps that can help us learn about some influential women who have made…
TECH BYTE: Digital Frames Make Pictures Perfect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You don't necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office. That's what digital picture frames are…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Save on Gas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're all feeling this pain at the pump right now. There are some smartphone apps that can help you navigate these high gas…
TECH BYTE: Tech for Ditching Opioids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some doctors are using tech to help their patients avoid pain pills. "I wanted to get off opioids as quickly as I could, obviously. But also…
TECH BYTE: How to Become a Legacy Contact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Losing a loved one is tough, but what happens if you need to access something on their phone after they've passed away? Apple has…
TECH BYTE: What is Wordle?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new game is taking the Internet by storm. If you haven't heard of Wordle, you've at least seen other people playing it while scrolling through…
TECH BYTE: Navigating COVID-19 Tests, Counterfeit Masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control is urging us to step up our game to get the most protection possible. We…
TECH BYTE: CES 2022 Recap
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- We're learning more about some of the new products announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. The coronavirus pandemic couldn't keep all companies from showing…
TECH BYTE: CES 2022 Spotlights Transportation
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- The Consumer Electronics Show is back in Las Vegas, and better than ever. CES is in person this year, but because of the recent surge…
TECH BYTE: Apps for Quitting Bad Habits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We made it to 2022, and a new year means a fresh start. That means breaking bad habits, and tech can help! Many people picked…
TECH BYTE: How to Safely Set Up Your Tech Gifts
If you're not very tech savvy, and you get something that seems high tech for Christmas, don't worry! Here's some tips to help you get set up safely.
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Donate to Charity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Tis the season of giving! We're not only making sure we're getting gifts for the people we love, but we also can't forget non-profit organizations helping those…