Articles by Judy Mottl
E-cigarettes under fire by critics who worry children are getting hooked
The protest against e-cigarettes is making headway as federal agency is proposing a new regulatory rule. Meanwhile critics want tight control on marketing.
HTC, Samsung, Google, Apple gurus are in a fast game of musical chairs
Lots of job moves happening in competitive tech industries. Meanwhile Apple's hired on a fashionista CEO to run its retail and storefront business.
Drug Take-Back Day happening this weekend-dump those old pills safely
The FDA national event highlights the need to safely get rid of old prescriptions that can lead to overdoses and deaths.
Alaska, Montana cited by highest number of residents as best places to live
Hawaii isn't close to the top of the list and neither is the tri-state area. Tax burdens are cited as a big culprit, says a new poll.
Vitamin D doesn't reduce or impact a person's fall risk, says new report
Taking the supplement is useless if the goal is reducing the risk of a fall. Vitamin D makers are not going to like the latest research news: It seems taking vitamin D supplements doesn't do much to protect the human body against the risk of a fall.
Apple's Cook: Apple TV not a hobby product given 20 million set-top boxes sold
Tim Cook is feeling pretty confident about his company's move into the TV box market. He told investors that boxes and content hit over $1 billion in 2013.
Match wants to make sure singles can match up easier while mobile
Sleeker and working at 'warp' speed is how the dating site describes its newly refreshed iPhone and iPod Touch apps.
Enterprise content player snatches up document security provider
Intralinks' acquisition of docTrackr further cements its leadership stance in the document protection market.
A little vino every day can help keep kidney, heart issues away, says new research
New research reveals sipping a bit of wine on a daily basis can help those suffering from chronic kidney disease. No verdict yet on whether white or red is best.
Marijuana use cited as heart attack, stroke culprit in new study
Not only does pot likely cause brain abnormalities now it's being viewed as a big heart health risk.
Mobile devices playing big part in promoting literacy in developing countries, says study
Mobile phones are helping citizens in seven developing countries gain access to books and other reading materials.
Facebook move to buy VR player Oculus Rift gets a big fat 'like' from FTC
The approval came quick and now we wonder what's next for Facebook. It's got virtual reality and a new messaging service. Maybe Facebook will build its own smartphone next.
Ad-free Bing for the classroom, but is it just a marketing ploy by Microsoft?
Badda bing, badda boom, Bing's now an ad-free classroom tool, says Microsoft. But is tapping the educational system just a ploy to drive user numbers?
Internet can be a lifeline for seniors suffering depression but moderation is best strategy, says study
New research reveals Internet use by seniors can have a positive impact. Going online can stem mental depression, says the study.
Need to know your blood oxygen level? The new Pulse 02 can do just that
Fitness wearable devices just keep getting more feature rich. New Withings device monitors sleep as well.
Will tilt be enough to tilt smartphone users toward an Amazon handset?
The latest gossip on the supposed Amazon smartphone is it will boast tilting instead of tapping when it comes to accessing apps and features. But the e-tailer has its work cut out if it's aiming to grab traction in an uber competitive market.
Who's gaining the most weight at work? Techies and older female managers, says report
Getting a promotion also apparently leads to weight gain. Working for a living can make for weight gain, especially for females in the management ranks who are over 35 years old and for techies who typically spend their day sitting behind consoles and desktops.
No Android app for Nike FuelBand as rumors of Apple-Nike hardware effort keep swirling
Nike is remaining quiet on most things FuelBand. Reports indicate big layoffs in FuelBand hardware team and increasing noise on a potential collaboration with Apple on its iWatch.
When it comes to data security bad guys are winning, says new report
Annual report on the state of IT security shows industries have specific threats that need to be defended against. There were 1,367 data breaches in 2013.
Love to procrastinate? Blame mom, dad and your family genes
Research says it's not a matter of someone being lazy in putting off til tomorrow what they can accomplish today. It's just genetics.
Loch Ness 'Nessie' sighting excites then disappoints fans of the Scotland myth
The current take is that the sighting by satellite photography was boat wake. The Loch Ness myth lives on.
A diet of exercise helps woman lose 166 pounds and likely be a younger looking senior citizen
A Texas woman embarked on a three-year exercise journey and lost 166 pounds. New research reveals consistent exercise can stem, and in some cases revert, the aging process.
Smoke pipe may be cause of fire at Samsung data storage location
Officials investigating blaze that knocked credit card servers offline. Samsung officials claim no data breach occurred.
Awards, rare appearance, a big anniversary all part of NY Auto Show
The Mustang celebrates 50 years and the Camry gets kudos for redesign. All that plus lots of awards highlight this year's New York Auto Show.
Radio Shack offers special deal on iPhone 5S: Free with trade-in, $100 with new contract
The struggling electronics retailer, which announced store closings in early March, is clearly hoping to gain some traction with the latest smartphone deal. But will it be enough to help the company make its much needed turnaround?
HTC hires marketing gun from Samsung -- can he do for HTC what he did for the Galaxy?
HTC has hired on Paul Golden who is responsible for the Galaxy brand growth over the past four years. Will he work his magic on the HTC One?
New study reveals just toking pot once a week causes brain abnormalities
Research reveals just toking up once a week impact the brain. But will such news keep pot lovers from enjoying festivals such as this weekend's Denver 420.
Smartphone thefts double in number as users aren't bothering to use simple security, says study
A new report notes smartphones were stolen twice as often in 2013 as in the previous year. Owners aren't even bothering to use simple built-in security features, the study finds.
Childhood bullying has lifelong negative impacts on victims, says new study
New report reveals bullies' behavior in young years has detrimental impact on victims as they grow up. Victims tend to earn less, have trouble with relationships and also suffer health issues.
Delayed cord clamping following newborn's birth is a good thing, says study
By delaying cord clamping and cutting, a newborn is able to get back needed placenta blood, which helps avoid iron deficiency. Research indicates it may also help mom-child bonding.
