Articles by Judy Mottl
Liza Minnelli Returns To Rehab Facility For Substance Abuse
Broadway star and entertainer has battled addiction and alcohol use most of her professional career. Reports say she's doing well in her latest rehab effort.
Sony PlayStation Vue: What Do You Get For $50 A Month?
Sony is banking on its loyal PlayStation fan base as it doubles the fee for its video streaming service compared to other live stream services already on the market.
Windows 10 Features Include Windows Hello And Less Disk Space Use: We Want It Already!
Early reports from Microsoft indicate the company is making some long-wanted changes in storage and some big advancements in OS security. The news should make many Windows users the happiest they've been in years.
Elon Musk Predicts: Self-Driving Cars Are In. Driving Cars Are Out
It will take at least two decades but inroads are being made in developing a non-human driven vehicle. In fact, electric car maker Elon Musk believes today's cars, and today's drivers, could be outlawed once autonomous vehicles hit their true potential.
Cablevision-HBO Now Deal May Be Killer Blow To Apple
HBO signs first cable agreement for new HBO Now service, debuting in April. Now the standalone streaming video service is exclusive to Apple TV and Optimum Online.
Microsoft Outs Previews For Office 2016 And Skype For Business
Office 2016 gets some minor updates and visual enhancements as Microsoft re-brands Lync as Skype for Business and puts finishing touches for an official April launch.
Want Better Smartphone Cameras? Wish For 'Nano-Earthquakes'
The nano-earthquake scenario provides a way for sound waves to alter electronic properties in 2D materials, which could lead to better phone cameras and solar cell technology.
Facebook Updates Do's And Don'ts: Here's What You Should Know
Popular social network updates its 'community standards' and offers up some interesting insight on how it handles law enforcement data and account requests.
Survey Reveals That Young Adults Read News
Thanks to social networks, millennials are consuming the news in a new way. A new poll shows softer news often comes through social networking sites, while they actively seek out more information on certain topics.
Tesla Teases Ending Tesla Model S 'Range Anxiety' With March 19 Announcement: What Will It Be?
In a short and sweet tweet Tesla CEO Elon Musk lets the public know Tesla has some sort of solution to ease the pain point Tesla drivers deal with when it's low-charge time. But what exactly that solution is a big unknown.
Cuba Allows First Free Public Wi-Fi Hub In Havana
A famed Cuban artist is providing his Internet service to the public at no cost. A wireless network is now providing public Internet access in Havana, Cuba.
Forgot Password? No Problem! Yahoo Wants You To Do Just That [Video]
No need to get angry over a forgotten Yahoo login password anymore. Unless you don't have a smartphone.
Samsung Gear VR Headset Helps FIFO Dad Witness Birth Of Son From 2,500 Miles Away [Video]
VR technology has given a father an opportunity to attend the birth of his son from miles and miles away. It's an experience the Australian couple, and millions viewing the YouTube video of the event, won't likely ever forget.
Bloodhound Supersonic Car Aims To Hit 1,000 mph: Here's What It's Made Of
The engineering of a vehicle that can withstand traveling at the speed of sound is complex and challenging, but development of the Bloodhound SSC is on track. The panels have been made to withstand the impact of bullets as a mere pebble could cause major damage at such speed.
Mark Zuckerberg's Would-Be Neighbor 'Going Out Of His Way To Embarrass' Him In Lawsuit Spat
A real estate developer claims Facebook CEO failed to deliver on a social network promise made as part of a land deal. Now he wants the court to order Mark Zuckerberg to pony up financial information.
E-Cigarette Ads Make People Crave For Real Cigarettes
Study reveals smokers experience a strong urge to smoke after viewing e-cigarette ads. Ex-smokers who view the advertising report feeling less confident in their ability to remain non-smokers.
Apple Launches Invitation-Only iOS 8.3 Beta Testing Program
The beta testing program approach is not winning fans as it's not open or public as initially reported. The strategy - a move by Apple to include a Watch app in iOS 8.2 - isn't sitting well with Apple developers.
No Talent? No Problem! With Osmo Masterpiece Drawing App, Even You Can Be An Artist
Masterpiece is not about learning to trace or copy an art form. Developers say it's about building the creative confidence of budding artists.
$17K Apple Watch's Battery Lasts For Only About 18 Hours: What, Me Worry?
Apple Watch Edition boasts some gold and nothing else over the Apple Watch Sport but the price difference is about $16,400. So what is Apple's strategy with the high-end wearable since it offers the same lame battery life, processor, features and functionality? Apparently, it's all about the status and selling to the gold digger.
SXSW Bans Drones Because Of 'Safety Risks' Posed To Public
The geek and alternative culture fest won't feature any drone innovations, which is sure to disappoint more than a few attendees who are eager to see the latest innovations with the flying machines. Police say safety for the public is the prime reason for the ban.
FCC Outs Full Text Of Net Neutrality Rules: Here's What The 400-Page Document Says
With the new proposed 400-page rules on federal regulatory oversight of Internet service providers, court battles are ahead. Telecoms and wireless industry groups are not happy with what is being proposed.
Uber Offers The Royals-Themed Rolls Royce In New York And Los Angeles This Weekend
Want to ride like royalty this weekend? Give Uber a call as the rideshare service is participating in a marketing program for E! Online's 'The Royals' new series debuting Sunday.
Not Fit Enough To Climb Mount Everest? Let Google Street View Take You There (Video)
No, you have no excuse for not climbing Mount Everest. A virtual tour gives you nearly the same experience without the potential death risk factor.
CIA Helped Justice Department Develop Technology To Secretly Slurp Thousands Of Cellphone Data At Once
Federal law enforcement agencies are under scrutiny for tapping unique surveillance technology to find and collect citizen cellphone data. The program has reportedly collected information on tens of thousands of citizens, claim reports.
Facebook 'Feeling Fat' Body-Shaming Emoticon Gets Booted At Last
Public outcry spurs social network giant to toss out what many felt was a negative and insulting status option. Nearly 20,000 signed a petition to force Facebook to remove the 'fat' emoticon.
Buy The New MacBook Or Go Non-Apple: MacBook 2015 vs. Dell XPS 13 (2015) vs. Asus Zenbook UX305 vs. Lenovo Yoga 3
The big push is on to be sleek and skinny, but consumers also want speed and battery stamina. Let's take a look at how laptop makers are striving to deliver everything a consumer wants without pulling features that consumers love.
Google Plans To Acquire India-Based Startup InMobi For $1 Billion: Report
Google and InMobi aren't commenting but reports claim the search giant may be mulling a $1 billion acquisition of the ad services player. How InMobi would fit in with Google's current AdMob platform isn't yet clear.
Now Customize Your Moto 360 With Moto Maker: Go, Moto
Motorola believes consumers want the ability to custom design the smartwatch they wear, so it is extending its customization services. The strategy is nearly the opposite of what competitor Apple is taking with its newly launched Watch portfolio.
Apple Watch Promises 18-Hour Battery Life: How It Compares To The Competition
Apple is making some optimistic battery power claims with its new wearable Watch. The bottom line is this: the less you use its features, the longer the battery charge.
Equifax, Experian, And TransUnion To Overhaul Credit Report Dispute Process: What Consumers Should Know
It's frustrating to find out inaccuracies in a credit report as they are likely negatively impacting your credit rating. A new agreement between lawmakers and the credit report companies should, however, work in the consumer's favor.
