April 17th is the deadline for most taxpayers to file their taxes or file an extension and pay taxes owed to avoid penalty and interest charges. If you file for an extension, your return is due October 15, 2018. The…
Gmail will soon offer disappearing emails
You will soon be able to compose disappearing emails in Gmail. TechCrunch reports one of Google’s new features that will be included in their Gmail. In the compose screen, there’s a tiny lock icon called “confidential mode”. It says that…
Chip under your skin monitors your alcohol consumption
Digital Trends has an interesting story about a tiny injectable chip that could be used for long-term alcohol monitoring. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a tiny ultra-low power biosensor that’s designed to be injected into…
Have you checked out an online library book lately?
According to GeekWire, libraries continue to see growth in digital lending. Library lending is increasingly going digital. And that global expansion of technology-based borrowing is being led by library systems serving Seattle and surrounding King County. Numbers from OverDrive, which…
Do your students empower you be a better teacher?
Hey teachers! In a medium of your choice, show McGraw-Hill Education how your students empower you to be a better teacher and unite the art of teaching with the science of learning. Share your submission by May 4th to win…
Are your kids addicted to their screens?
Is too much screen time a habit or an addiction? Is it harming you or your kids? Is media overuse a symptom of depression or anxiety? While it’s not yet classified as an “addiction,” some teens are seeking counseling to…
Check out Google’s April Fool’s jokes today
It’s April Fools’ Day and Google is well prepared … are you? Check out their long list of shenanigans at VentureBeat.
Get inspired by women in tech
TechMAKERS is an initiative designed to help women break through the Silicon Ceiling and empower the next generation of female innovators. Watch their inspiring stories at TechMakers.
Facebook rolling out new privacy settings
According to The Sun, Facebook will be rolling out some revamped privacy controls aimed at helping you manage the data the company holds on you. The changes include a redesigned settings menu, a new Privacy Shortcuts menu, and new tools to…
Mitxela features creatively geeky projects
Mitxela features creatively geeky projects made by Alex Tim. If you have some time to spare, watch his transformation of a music box mechanism into a MIDI music box. And then check out his other projects at mitxela.com