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A Guide to Digital Payments for Seniors: From Cash to Clicks
Once upon a time, paying for something was a bit of a hassle. You had to make sure you had enough cash, or you’d be stuck digging for spare change like a kid searching the couch for arcade money. Writing…
Can You Trust What You See Anymore?
We like to have a little fun in our newsletter with the “Real or AI?” image challenge. You know, the one where you try to guess which photo is real and which was cooked up by a computer with way…
Can Smartwatches Help You Improve Your Sleep?
Tossing and turning at night? Wondering why you’re wide awake at 2 a.m. but need a forklift to get out of bed at 7? You’re not alone. For years, sleep advice has been pretty standard: go to bed at a…
Meet Jennie: The Robotic Puppy That Doesn’t Need a Leash (or a Poop Bag!)
Ever wish you could enjoy the love of a dog without the shedding, barking at mail carriers, or emergency trips to the vet? Say hello to Jennie—a life-like robotic Labrador puppy created by Tombot, a company out of Santa Clarita,…
How to Spot Fake News: A 5-Step Verification Guide
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe How to Spot Fake News How to spot fake news comes down to one habit. Pause before you react, click or share. A professional design, a familiar logo, or a confident voice…
Senior Influencers Are the New Cool—Here’s How to Become One
Think influencers are just for the younger crowd? Think again! Sure, Gen Z may have mastered lip-syncing and turning errands into “content,” but seniors are taking over. From 80-year-olds dishing out life advice to retirees racking up millions of views,…
Can Dogs Really “Talk” Now? Or Is This Just Total Barking Madness
Once upon a time, if your dog said “woof,” you were impressed. Maybe you even bragged a little. But now? Dogs on the internet are pressing glowing buttons and speaking in full sentences. We’re talking phrases like “I mad ouch”…
Remember Answering Machines? They’re (Sort Of) Back!
There was a time—not too long ago—when answering machines were the height of modern convenience. You’d come home, see that little blinking light, and know someone had something very important to say. Like your cousin Cheryl, reminding you for the…
This Headset Made Seniors Cry (In a Good Way)
Imagine slipping on a headset and feeling like you’re actually in a video… or flying through the sky… or standing face-to-face with someone you lost years ago. That’s the promise of Apple’s Vision Pro — a mixed reality headset that…
To eSIM or Not To eSIM? That is the Question (When Traveling)
You’re sitting at a sunny little café in Rome, sipping an espresso the size of a thimble and nibbling on a biscotti that could chip a tooth—but in the most delightful way. The Colosseum is in view. There’s a light…
