During this week's show: Fake news stories on Facebook, Smart speakers vulnerable to being hacked, Futuristic car could come with a flying broomstick
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In the first hour, you wonât believe some of the fake news stories being shared by millions on Facebook, less than a year before the next major election. Plus, a church group made up of young girls used a popular Bible app to discuss scripture, until a sex offender joined. And, forget the future of smartwatches. Timex is going back in time.
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In the second hour, just like everything else connected to the internet, smart speakers are vulnerable to being hacked â but with a laser pointer? Plus, when a couple accidentally left their dog in the yard one cold night, the labrador mix used smart home tech to get their attention. And, need your prescriptions fast? Thereâs a drone for that.
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In the third hour, carmakers release futuristic concept cars all the time, but you probably havenât seen one that comes with a flying broomstick before. Plus, a Russian startup wants to sell you a creepy robot â that can look like any real person, living or dead. And years after his death, a popular actor is making his way back to the big screen.
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Hackers can hijack your smart home tech using just a laser pointer
It's one thing to have your computer hacked, but it's an entirely different beast when your smart home equipment is targeted. Researchers discovered almost every smart home product on the market is vulnerable to one, easily accessible device: laser pointers. We'll tell you how the humble cat toy can bring your smart home down and how to protect your system from this threat.
Watch out for this update that's locking users out of their phones
Android 10 is causing trouble to some Samsung Galaxy S10 owners. The One UI 2 beta update promised a streamlined design, smarter dark mode and more, but what some users are getting is the inability to use any features at all â because they're getting locked out of their devices. If you're getting locked out, we'll tell you why and what you can do about it.
Facebook shared your private data with developers - again
Despite claims things would be different, Facebook continues to share user data. Not surprised? Neither are we. The company just can't seem to keep from sharing its users' private information. Here's what we know about the social media giant's latest data debacle, plus, we'll tell you how to optimize your privacy settings to keep your profile from sharing information with advertisers.
21 million stolen logins found for sale on the Dark Web
If you've got the bitcoin, hackers and cybercriminals of the Dark Web can get you anything you ask. But now, 21 million stolen logins have been secreted away to Dark Web marketplaces. These stolen profiles were easily pilfered thanks to weak passwords. Here's what you need to know about this massive breach, and we'll tell you how to create stronger passwords to protect your accounts.
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The Beatles are part of the zeitgeist of America. The Fab Fourâs music has been a landmark in the industry for over half a century, and some of those songs have become timeless in their own right. "Strawberry Fields" is one of those songs. What you may not know is that right in the middle of the song, something happens to the music. Once you hear it, it can never be unheard.
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Iâm loving it: 911 call has a happy ending
Police dispatchers deal with a host of pressing emergencies every day, so imagine the surprise an Arizona 911 dispatch team felt when they received an emergency call from a 5-year-old who wasnât in trouble at all. The Mesa-area boy believed his hunger was an urgent issue, so he requested the operator bring him a McDonalds Happy Meal. Ordinarily, this would be grounds for the agent to hang up, but Mesa Police had other ideas. The good folks at the Mesa Police Department actually fulfilled the boyâs request when an officer hand-carried the meal directly to the childâs home. The boyâs mother was embarrassed to see police show up at her door for such a strange reason, but the smiling officers thought it would be a good opportunity to teach the child about the right times to call 911. Awwww.
At least the Mesa Police Department didnât charge a delivery fee.
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