Apple releases latest iOS update — One trick to protect your smartphone
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July 22, 2021

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Patch your printer! Millions of devices impacted by 16-year-old flaw

3 things you need to know today

1. Patch your printer! Millions of devices impacted by 16-year-old flaw

It is incredibly rare for a software flaw to remain dormant and untouched for 16 years. It is also incredibly rare for a software flaw to only be discovered 16 years after release. But now that the word is out, you need to update your printer drivers immediately.

Tap or click here to protect yourself from this critical flaw. →

2. Apple just released another iPhone update - Here's what's included and why you should update

Every once in a while, Apple drops operating system updates. The most recent version comes with some important bug patches, but there are a few cool features you can take advantage of, too. Here's the full scoop on iOS 14.7.

Tap or click here to get this important iOS update. →

3. 2 smartphone screens are cracked every second in the US - How to protect yours

Nearly 50% of smartphone owners drop and damage their devices every year. But you shouldn't wait for an accident to happen. You can protect your smartphone by investing in the best cases and screen protectors on the market.

Tap or click for the best ways to protect your smartphone. →

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We keep track of the biggest threats to your online safety and security so you don't have to. Get Kim's alerts to see the news that impacts you — and what you can do about it.

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Digital Life Hack: How to stop your emails from going to spam

You probably start the day clearing out emails that somehow made it through your spam filter. But what if it was you on the other side of that email?

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In case you missed it ...

  1. Millions of iPhones are vulnerable to this scary new ‘zero-click’ hack. Tap or click for ways to protect your device.
  2. Suspect someone of hacking the US government? Tap or click here for a chance at $10M in reward money.
  3. Another IRS deposit could soon hit your bank account. Tap or click to see if you're eligible.
  4. Considering an electric car? Chevy is warning of a dangerous fire risk. Tap or click here to see which cars are affected.
  5. Apple just removed an app that helps you spot fake Amazon reviews. Tap or click here for details, as well as tips to shop on Amazon safely.
 

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Komando.com Review: Out with the old wallet and in with the minimalist cardholders

Komando.com Review: Out with the old wallet and in with the minimalist cardholders

This week, News Director Ben reviews two modern-day wallets from a company called Ekster. While one magnetically attaches to your iPhone, the other is an aluminum option that can carry a dozen cards, protects them from digital theft and has an optional tracker to keep you from losing your wallet. Are they worth the price?

 

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AND FINALLY ...

You’ve heard of deep fake videos reviving celebrities. (Take, for example, the company that used Audrey Hepburn’s likeliness to sell chocolate. 🍫 ) 

Now, companies are using deep fake audio to bring life to lost celebrities’ voices. Take “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,” for example. The director created an AI model of Bourdain's face for narration. We wonder if we’ll be able to hear the difference between his real voice and the robotic recreation. 👂 

 

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