Arizona Technology News

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Semiconductor materials company buys 65 acres in Mesa for $29M to build new base of operations

A semiconductor materials company has completed a $29 million land acquisition in Mesa that will become a new base of operations, the city announced Monday.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

5 ways you’re ruining your expensive phone, laptop, tablet and TV

Our devices are big investments. You need to treat your tech well to get your money's worth. Regular maintenance is one way to stay ahead of the game.
2 years ago
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Ken Colburn, Data Doctors

Protect your printer by keeping the firmware up to date

A variety of common hardware devices such as printers, scanners, cameras, routers, smart home devices, streaming media players and smart TVs offer firmware updates. Make sure your devices' firmware are current.
2 years ago
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Fujifilm completes $88M expansion of Mesa semiconductor facility

Electronic materials company Fujifilm announced Wednesday it has completed an $88 million expansion of its semiconductor facility in southeast Mesa.
2 years ago
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SRP sending line workers to provide electricity to 300 homes in Navajo Nation

Families living without home electricity on the Navajo Nation in Arizona will be able to flick a switch to power up soon.
2 years ago
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Waymo announces expansion of operation to downtown Phoenix

Autonomous driving technology company Waymo announced Wednesday it plans to expand to downtown Phoenix.
2 years ago
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Taylor Tasler

Soon-to-be ASU graduate hopes to stop phones from overheating in the Arizona heat

A soon-to-be Arizona State University graduate has developed a way to prevent cell phones from overheating during Arizona’s triple-digit summers.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

You’re using your keyboard wrong — 7 smart keyboard shortcuts to save time

Let’s go beyond the basic computer keyboard shortcuts with some lesser-known timesavers you’ll wish you knew about sooner.
2 years ago
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Danny Shapiro

Arizona becomes first state where residents can add driver’s license to Apple Wallet

Arizona on Wednesday became the first state where residents can add their driver's license or other state identification to their Apple Wallet to use for verification at airport security checkpoints.
2 years ago
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Cox doubling speed of low-cost internet programs in Arizona, across nation

Cox Communications announced Wednesday it is increasing the speed of its low-cost internet programs later this month.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

Every cellphone user should know these genius commands

Here are five useful tech tricks you can use on your cellphone, including telling your phone to turn on the flashlight.
2 years ago
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Don’t fall for fraudulent QR codes, Arizona Attorney General’s Office warns

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is alerting consumers of fake or altered QR codes following reports of cybercriminals using the popular black and white squares in scams.
2 years ago
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EPA awards Arizona schools $320K to purchase cleaner buses

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it will award federal funds to Arizona schools to replace older, high-polluting diesel school busses with cleaner models.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

8 YouTube pro tricks for better video searches and more privacy

Little pro tips make life easier and your gadgets more useful. Here are eight pointers that will help you out on YouTube.
2 years ago
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Griselda Zetino

UArizona, Banner Health, SpaceX launch fellowship to train doctors on aerospace surgery

A first-of-its-kind fellowship program that’ll train doctors to do surgeries and provide critical care in space is launching in Arizona.
2 years ago
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Taylor Tasler

Arizona creator of interactive doll aims to bring more women of color into STEM industry

A Black information technology professional hopes to increase the number of minorities in her industry by using a doll that teaches kids about computer science.
2 years ago
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Kevin Stone

Arizona on alert for Russian cyberattacks but not seeing increase, state official says

Arizona has been on high alert for cyberattacks from Russia since it invaded Ukraine, but activity levels haven't changed, the director of the state Department of Homeland Security said.
2 years ago
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Taylor Tasler

First lady Jill Biden highlights Intel, community college training program in visit to Valley

First lady Jill Biden during a trip to Phoenix on Monday promoting President Joe Biden’s agenda took time to visit Intel's campus in Chandler and highlight a training program the company is doing in partnership with Maricopa community colleges.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

5 ways other than Zoom meetings to use your webcam

Back in the office? Here are five ways to get your money’s worth out of your webcam other than meetings.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

10 Russia-Ukraine war scams hitting email, texts and social media

Whenever there's an event of mass impact, hackers, scammers, and thieves take advantage of the situation. Here's a list of scams we can expect to see as the Russia-Ukraine war heats up.
2 years ago
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Danny Shapiro

Arizona Homeland Security director says cybersecurity concerns heightened due to Russia

The director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security said his team is responding with a heightened level of concern for cybersecurity in the state as Russia's invasion into Ukraine continues to unfold.
2 years ago
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Global tech company Viavi Solutions signs lease in Chandler for headquarters

Global tech company Viavi Solutions has leased a 15,000-square-foot space in Chandler for its corporate headquarters.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

Hidden features and tricks to try now on your Windows PC or Mac

It may be time to update your computer. Once your machine is up to date, let’s jump into a few new tricks to try out.
2 years ago
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Kim Komando

Tax-time tips: Easy ways to scan documents without a scanner

Get a head start on this year’s taxes by scanning in everything you need.
2 years ago