Program aims to keep people connected with free cell phone service

Tech

Posted: Oct 5, 2020 / 06:35 AM PDT / Updated: Oct 5, 2020 / 06:35 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES — FOX 5 Tech Expert Rich DeMuro explains Lifeline, a government program that aims to keep people connected by supplying them with free cell phone service.

More Tech Stories

Gadgets to combat COVID are hot at CES 2021

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- COVID-19 has impacted nearly every industry worldwide, and at this year's all-digital CES, it's influence was everywhere, with plenty of gadgets trying to protect us from this devastating pandemic.

"Health and wellness has always been a category that CES explores, but it’s taken on a whole new meaning," explained Connie Guglielmo, Editor in Chief at CNET.

Read the Full Article

Twitter CEO says he does not ‘celebrate or feel pride in’ ban of President Trump

(NEXSTAR) – Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey backed the decision to ban President Trump in a lengthy statement Wednesday, but expressed regret over the company having to take the step.

"I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realdonaldtrump from Twitter, or how we got here," Dorsey said. "After a clear warning we'd take this action, we made a decision with the best information we had based on threats to physical safety both on and off Twitter."

Read the Full Article

CES 2021: From wine-fetching robots to smart pepper spray

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- CES 2021 might not be in Las Vegas this year, but there are still a lot of gadgets to see! This year’s show is all-digital. Here’s a look at what’s on “virtual” display and a behind the scenes look at the livestream, which I’m hosting.

Follow Rich DeMuro on Instagram and listen to the Rich on Tech Podcast, which is filled with the tech information you should know plus answers to the questions you send Rich!