Technology

Fraudsters create imposter social media pages and accounts using Social Security-related images and vocabulary, making them appear as if they’re associated with or endorsed by the SSA. Learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts here. ...

Younger generations have grown up immersed in technology fueled by the internet, also known as the cloud. Because they use technology throughout their day, digital literacy comes naturally. That’s not true for older adults who often feel like they’re drowning in an alphabet soup of technology jargon. ...

We no longer have to snoop through manila folders to see our medical records. In 2009, health care organizations, under a federal government mandate, started computerizing our medical records and also giving patients access to see their medical records. ...

If you’re tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions, like working out more or trying to lose weight, we’ve got another idea for you. How about trying a social media detox?  ...

Simply put, AI enables machines to have human-like intelligence to perform tasks. The process known as "technology transfer" takes information from places like university research laboratories and moves it to businesses that then create new products and services that eventually become available to consumers... us. ...

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and private insurance providers eased requirements for telehealth providers so consumers could access medical care safely and remotely. As a result, spending on telehealthcare exploded throughout the healthcare industry. Now, charges from telehealth providers are being scrutinized. Healthcare fraud, including bogus telehealth invoicing and other false healthcare fraud schemes are coming to light, especially among Medicare beneficiaries. ...

If I don't feel like reading the latest news from The New York Times, Washington Post or Wall Street Journal —all free subscriptions, courtesy of our awesome local libraries—my go-to is the solitaire app on my Google smartphone. Like most game apps, mine is free; unlike many apps that people use, mine has no advertisements. Don’t you hate it when ads ruin your game experience? ...

Smartphones have many built-in features. One of them is their ability to transcribe or translate speech-to-text. Simply tap the microphone icon on the virtual keyboard that pops up on the screen when you want to type something within an app. ...