The Last Word with Matt Cooper Tech Thursday: Tech For Your Summer Roadtrips
Jun 13, 2024
Tech expert Andy O'Donoghue shares innovative tech tips to elevate your summer road trips. He dives into the latest changes on 'X', discussing privacy implications as user likes become hidden. For those traveling in electric vehicles, he offers essential apps to combat range anxiety and locate charging stations. O'Donoghue emphasizes the importance of reliable Wi-Fi with 5G hotspots and the practicality of using in-car DVD players to keep kids entertained. Get ready to travel smarter!
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Twitter Makes Likes Private
- Twitter made likes private to protect user privacy and encourage honest expression.
- This change prevents others from seeing what you liked, but post authors can still see who liked their posts.
Apps to Find EV Charging Stations
- Use apps like Tesla's or PlugShare to find EV charging stations anywhere worldwide.
- PlugShare shows station location, availability, and status, helping to reduce range anxiety on trips.
Use Solace 5G Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Consider buying a portable 5G Wi-Fi hotspot like Solace for reliable internet in 135 countries.
- It picks the strongest signal, supports multiple devices, includes a power bank, and data for life.