Author: BriAlys
-
Parking Lot Price Switch
I saw this story online this morning and was shocked; but, not surprised! Here’s the crux: “If you allow Target to track your phone location, the app will switch certain prices from online to in-store.” (kare11) Watch the sneakiness in action below (16 seconds) then come back for tips on how to stop this from…
-
Macintosh turns 35
Remember me? I just turned 35 years old! In 1984, I cost $2,500 and came equipped with a 9-inch black and white monitor #yikes! Compare the 1984 model with the swankiest version available today– $2,299.00 for a 27-inch screen with a Retina 5K display. 👀👏🏽 In 2013 I visited the Living Computer Museum in Seattle,…
-
Game of Thrones
Mark your calendars! Game of Thrones is returning for its final season (8) on April 14th on HBO. In case you’re wondering, nothing else on TV even comes CLOSE to the brilliant nature of this series. Get ready for six 90-minute episodes that are sure to be jaw dropping, just like the trailer below! 😱…
-
Feds & Technology
In the last few days, several reports have emerged outlining steps the United States Federal Government is taking in realm of (personal) technology. These accounts are in line with what I recently told you in a post about Smart Speakers. When it comes to technology, privacy/security trumps EVERYTHING and the three (3) reports below are proof…
-
Smart Speakers
The smart speaker industry is expected to grow 63% in 2019 (Deloitte). I have not been an early adopter of smart speakers because I wanted to scope out the market, gauge user adoption and weigh pros/cons for each option. The most popular options being: Alexa (Amazon), Google Assistant (Google) and Siri (Apple). Apple is my go-to for…
Bri Alys, LLC 