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Report a scammer or impostor on Facebook and you could get locked out

It's time for another round of "What Did Facebook Do Now?" On any other social media platform, if you report someone is posing as you, the company goes after the miscreant. Apparently, Facebook never got the memo. If you try to report someone, you're the one who gets locked out of your account. While your impersonator runs amok, you're left wondering where it all went wrong.

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Can Google's newest tech compete with Amazon and Apple?

Can Google's newest tech compete with Amazon and Apple?

At the Made by Google event, the Pixel 4 was only one of several new devices revealed by the world's biggest search engine company. Each of these products expands Google's ecosystem in your office and home â€” but how do they compare to Apple and Amazon's offerings this year? Here's what Google unveiled at their keynote, and why these new products might just give the iPhone 11 a run for its money.

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These 15 malicious apps hide on your phone, filling it with pop-up ads

These 15 malicious apps hide on your phone, filling it with pop-up ads

This is one scavenger hunt no one wants to go on. Malicious adware apps downloaded from the Google Play Store may be hiding in your Android phone. Once they nestle into your phone’s programming, it becomes difficult to find the offenders. Soon your screen starts filled with annoying pop-up ads, leaving you scrambling to find the bad app. Fear not, we'll help you locate and erase those malicious apps.

Click or tap here to learn about the apps and what tricks they use to hide inside your phone.

Consumer Tech Update

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is planning wireless brain connections for us all

Mind-reading tech isn't just a sci-fi trope. It's becoming a reality, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is leading the charge. And I, for one, don't trust it.

Tap or click here to listen to the latest Consumer Tech Update.

9 amazing online contests where you can win big money (and a tip for entering safely)

9 amazing online contests where you can win big money (and a tip for entering safely)

Have you ever wanted to enter a contest online but have been too afraid to give it a shot? What if it's rigged? What if you lose? What if there are extra charges in the small print? While these fears are reasonable, they shouldn't keep you from having fun. Here's our guide on the best contests to enter, plus little a tip from a contest expert.

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Keep your business growing with the most reliable hardware for your small business

As a business owner, you need to remain competitive and successful in today's market. And you're going to need the right tools. I'm not talking hammers and wrenches; I'm talking about tech. Investing in the right hardware products for your business will help you to stay organized and boost overall productivity.

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8 weird robots NASA wants to send into space

8 weird robots NASA wants to send into space

It’s been several decades since man walked on the moon, but that doesn’t mean NASA is resting easy. They’ve been hard at work developing the next generation of crewmates for our space program's astronauts. Each of these robots serves a unique purpose, and when new photos are taken on the surface of the moon, it might be a robot standing next to our flag. That’s one small step for robot kind!

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Easy as pie: California hobbyist grows one of the world’s largest pumpkins

As October sets in and Halloween season takes over, people across the nation are buying up pumpkins for carvings and pies. Usually, you can get a good amount of material from a single pumpkin — but imagine how much pie you could make with this record-breaking pumpkin from the 46th annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The winner, a 2,175-pound beast from Napa, California, was grown by a pumpkin hobbyist with a passion for the fall season. For his efforts, he bagged a cool $15K, as well as bragging rights for owning one of the largest gourds in the world. Leonardo Urena, the grower, claims his secret is the fact that he talks to his pumpkins and gently encourages them to grow. Maybe I should try that with my bank account… 

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