Artie Beaty

Contributing Writer

Artie Beaty is a freelance writer, based just outside Charlotte, with a passion for smart home tech and tech news. He has a bachelor's in journalism from UNC Charlotte and has been writing for over 15 years. On the weekends you'll find him …leading haunted ghost tours of uptown Charlotte.

Latest from Artie Beaty

Lose your chargers much? Twelve South's new 'PlugBugs' have Find My built in

With both 50W and 120W versions available, these new Twelve South chargers work with almost all Apple devices, and you'll actually be able to find them.

12 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Mobile Accessories

Former TV powerhouse Panasonic is back in the US with three new 4K TVs

Can Panasonic recapture its former American glory? The company says it's 'back and better than ever'.

17 hours ago by Artie Beaty in TVs

College students can get a free month of Perplexity Pro - here's why you'll want to

If enough students from your college sign up for this offer, everyone on your campus can get a free year of this popular AI tool. Plus, students can earn gift card rewards for referring others.

23 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Artificial Intelligence

Your Roku TV is about to get a new premium feature - for free

Roku TVs are getting a feature called Backdrops that transforms your idle TV into a work of art.

1 day ago by Artie Beaty in TVs

Google finally releases Android 15 to devs - here's when the public might see it

Better late than never!

2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android

That massive Pixel security flaw reported last month has been patched

Google's new update removes software intended only for cell phone store employees that could have been exploited by bad actors.

2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Security

Android earthquake alerts expand to all US states. Here's how they work

Previously only available in three states, potentially life saving alerts are now coming to the entire United States.

3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Smartphones

Real-life computer bugs? Student Chromebooks infested with bedbugs - and it's not the first time

Bedbugs in school laptops have been a recurring issue. Here's a look at why.

3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Laptops

One of the best Samsung TVs I've tested is 43% off for Labor Day

Although the 2023 Neo QLED TV is not Samsung's latest model, it delivers color-accurate pictures and fantastic sound right out of the box -- and it's now discounted $1,300 with this Labor Day deal.

September 1, 2024 by Artie Beaty in TVs

Verizon is adding satellite texting as soon as this fall, but not for all devices

At first, customers will only be able to use satellite texting for emergencies. That will change next year.

August 30, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Smartphones

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