Tech Corner

Back to the future: Spectacular tech 'firsts', including Apple 1, up for auction

In this era of ever-accelerating technological development, we all tend to be so fixated on the gizmos of the future that we rarely take the time to think about the glorious technology of the past.

GOHSEP announces ALERT FM; sends emergency alerts straight to your phone

Just in time for hurricane season, there's a new way to get the latest information from state police on watches, warnings, and alerts.

HP soars as Meg Whitman turnaround continues

Hewlett-Packard is still struggling to turn itself around. But here's the good news for HP and CEO Meg Whitman: When Wall Street estimates are set at rock bottom, they're easy to beat.

Samsung Galaxy S4 named top smartphone by Consumer Reports

A month after being released to mostly positive reviews, Samsung's flagship phone is getting some validation from Consumer Reports.

Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console

 Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One on Tuesday, and with it comes the next generation of content for its Kinect motion control technology.

Holden urges hurricane preparedness, launches Red Stick Ready app

Mayor Kip Holden said today that the Oklahoma tornadoes are a good reminder that we need to get ready for hurricane season. Holden met with several of the top emergency response officials in EBR Parish today.

What you should know about Tumblr

Yahoo's purchase of hot blogging platform Tumblr, which it announced Monday, was big news for the hundreds of millions of folks who already post to the site or check in to follow those who do.

Yahoo buys Tumblr, promises to not 'screw it up'

Yahoo announced a $1.1 billion deal for blogging site Tumblr early Monday, and said it "promises not to screw it up."

Cloning stem cells: What does it mean?

A human embryo, containing about a couple hundred cells, is smaller than the period at the end of a sentence.

Google CEO Larry Page wants less tech squabbling

Google CEO Larry Page delivered a simple message to a crowd of developers: we need to stop fighting over little things and work together.

Survey finds nearly 40% of smartphone users don't bother to protect their personal data

A recent Consumer Reports survey of more than 1,600 adult smartphone users found nearly 40 percent don't bother to take the minimal steps to secure them with simple password protection.

Google Maps to get big, personal redesign

Google Maps are getting personal.

Google announces music subscription service

Google is taking on music-streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and Rdio with its own music subscription service called Google Play All Access.

Google search gets smarter, goes hands-free

How would you like to do a search without touching a computer or phone? Or have your next question answered before you even ask it? Or get a reminder to pick up a carton of milk when you drive by a grocery store?

Square unveils a new countertop register

Mobile payments company Square is supersizing its hardware.