When you think about farms and ranches, what comes to mind? You’ll be surprised to know just how hi-tech they have become. Drones, self-driving tractors and sophisticated imaging are about to revolutionize the way our food is grown. Will technology replace farmers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Over-the-air television is as popular as ever. For cord-cutters, it’s a way to supplement their Netflix, Hulu or Amazon subscriptions with live shows. For sports fans, they can tune into many major events, from NASCAR races to NFL games.
Anyone who uses a PC knows that they involve plenty of apps and programs that generally need to be updated fairly often. Most of us set things to update automatically, but there are others who would rather maintain more control over their system and do so manually.
If you have any Amazon Alexa-connected devices, you already know how helpful they can be. You might even have a few around the house, including in your family room, kitchen and your home office. But can Alexa help with more serious tasks, like in an emergency situation? The answer is yes, it now has a skill that could actually come to the rescue.
I use my iPhone for almost everything. But did you know there’s a secret menu that only the pros use? I discovered this the other day, and it’s a quick way to analyze the reception in your area. To access it, you’ll need to know the secret code.
Fortunately even the most expensive of carriers offer cheaper options, and while they may not be offered at the same price point as what is sold by lesser carriers, they provide the top-notch quality at a more affordable rate.
Web-connected cameras can be great security and monitoring tools that can keep your home safe. With a smartphone or a computer, these cameras allow you to view their live feeds over the internet, essential for home security, surveillance or for keeping an eye on children or pets.
A disturbing story broke this week that had Uber and Lyft passengers second-guessing their use of the ride-sharing services. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch posted the news that a local Uber and Lyft driver had been live-streaming video of his customers without their knowledge or consent. Some drivers use cameras as a security measure (something often found in taxi company cars), but the St. Louis driver shared the video online for viewers to comment on.
Have you ever had this problem with your Android when you’re out and about? Say you’re trotting down a sidewalk when you happen to pass by a McDonald’s or a Starbucks. You check your phone and lo and behold – your data connection apparently has dropped! This can be extra frustrating but most of the time it’s not your cellular connection that’s acting funny. Chances are your phone has automatically connected to a free Wi-Fi hotspot (like the ones provided for free by carriers such as AT&T) but it is simply too weak or slow to be of any use.
Great news, movie buffs! You can watch thousands of movies for FREE! You watch movies on your TV set, your computer and your smartphone. Of course, you’re usually paying hundreds or thousands of dollars a year for the privilege, whether you’re paying a cable TV provider, Netflix, Google Play Movies & TV and others. Hold off on paying for movies until you read this.
