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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know August 19, 2020 |
The Secret Service reportedly bought location data from apps you’re probably using Being constantly tracked by big tech companies and marketing firms is bad enough, but what if government agencies were to start doing it? Is that even legal? Agencies like the Secret Service have found a way around the law to keep tabs on your every move. Here's how they've been getting away with it. Tap or click here to see how the government is tracking you. → |
Use this 5G map to see if high speeds are in your area If you have a 5G phone or plan on getting one, you'll probably want to know where 5G coverage is arriving next. This interactive digital map from the speed test gurus at Ookla gives you a detailed picture of where you can expect to find 5G in your neck of the woods, as well as whether or not it's worth making the switch. Tap or click here to see what 5G looks like in your area. → |
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New research: These anti-malware products failed to stop online threats If you're looking to add some anti-malware power to your system and aren't sure what to pick, your list of options may have just narrowed. A recent test determined that half of the most popular anti-malware apps failed to stop 100% of threats thrown at them. Here's a closer look at the results, and what it means for your security. Tap or click here to see which anti-malware programs made the cut. → |
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Why now is NOT the time to buy a new smartphone Unless you absolutely need a new smartphone for emergency purposes, say yours was lost or broken beyond repair, wait. I’ll tell you why. Tap or click to listen to the latest Daily Tech Update. → |
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No time like the present: Time crystals baffle scientists Have you ever heard of time crystals? No, they’re not a sci-fi concept or magical items from Dungeons and Dragons. Instead, time crystals are a newly discovered form of matter. In nature, ordinary crystals have atoms inside that repeat in a predictable grid-like pattern across space. But time crystals have atoms that repeat their structure through time instead. If this is making your head hurt, you’re not alone — but even weirder than how the crystals exist is how they react. If you were to physically tap a time crystal, you might not notice it move right away. Eventually, it would suddenly react like you had touched it, and then repeat itself again and again forever. So far, we’ve only seen time crystals form when gasses like helium are brought to extremely low temperatures like negative 459.67. So if you were hoping to get your loved one a time crystal ring, you might have to wait an eternity. Did you know time travel is technically possible? One man has done it, and you won’t believe how. Tap or click here to see how you can travel into the future. → |
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