Category: Technology News
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An Amazing New Ancestry Feature
I’ve never had a cause to use the image compare feature on this website, because there is so rarely something that demands it. But I couldn’t resist using it to show off the before and after of Ancestry’s new “Sharpen” feature. As I watched their demo during Rootstech earlier this month, I instantly knew that…
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Why You Should Delete Your 23andMe Data Now
In light of recent events, I feel it’s important to address a pressing issue that could impact many of you. As you may have heard, 23andMe, the popular genetic testing company, filed for bankruptcy yesterday. This development raises serious concerns about the future of the sensitive genetic data they hold. While 23andMe has stated that…
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Remento: Capturing Oral Histories Made Easy
Charlie Greene, the Co-Founder and CEO of Remento also presented at this month’s Rootstech. He has created an innovative service that transforms spoken family memories into beautifully crafted keepsake books. Its unique features make preserving personal histories effortless and meaningful. With Remento, users can select expert-curated prompts or customize their own to inspire reflections. The…
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Ancestry.com Exciting New Feature – Epilogue
So, I got a nice night’s sleep and once I had some breakfast and caffeine, I took to my computer to see the results. The process was still running! <ugh> It had been about 12 more hours since I gave up last night. The spinning wheel of death was still moving, which would lead me…
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RootsTech 2025 – In Progress (Ancestry.com Exciting New Feature)
RootsTech, the annual convention held by FamilySearch.org is in the middle of their annual gathering. Today on the mainstage several new products were announced. They saved the biggest announcement for the end, in a presentation by our friends at Ancestry.com. Ancestry has a list of new features, but one outshined all the others as far…