August 4, 2021 |
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Tech advice you can trust™ |
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4 things you need to know today1. Malicious new apps are stealing bank details - Here's what to look forYou always need to be careful online and try to avoid having your devices infected with malware. Most variants are designed to rip you off in different ways. Now, a new version of malware has been discovered that records your phone's screen and logs your keystrokes. Here's how you can protect against it. Tap or click here to protect yourself from this screen recording malware. → |
2. Used Zoom in the past few years? See if you qualify for a class-action settlement payoutZoom saw a surge in users during the pandemic, as people used video conferencing software for school, work and social gatherings. If you have a Zoom account, you may have had your privacy compromised. We'll explain what went wrong and show you how to determine if you're owed part of this recently settled class-action lawsuit. |
3. Amazon will pay you $10 to scan your palm - Would you do it?Amazon One rolled out last year as a new form of contactless payment. Rather than waving your phone over a payment device, you use your palm print. Now the online retail giant is offering a $10 promotional credit to anyone who signs up for the service. The privacy implications are clear — what will Amazon do with your palm print? Tap or click here for details on Amazon's latest adventure. → |
4. 5 buried Google settings other than privacy to save time nowI always give you tips to boost privacy when it comes to Google, and for good reason. The tech giant has its hands in pretty much everything you do online. But today, I want to focus on some other buried Google settings that make your digital life more efficient. You can thank me later. |
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Two of these a day give me tons of energyI do my best to stay healthy. I work out every day, eat well … but I have a few secrets, too. For a healthy heart and more energy, I love SuperBeets. SuperBeets Heart Chews give you all the fabulous healthy heart benefits of eating beets, but without the hassle of juicing. They combine non-GMO beets with grapeseed extract, which is clinically shown to be twice as effective at supporting normal blood pressure as a healthy lifestyle alone. And better blood pressure means more energy — without the jittery caffeine or stimulants. Do what I did and support your heart health with delicious SuperBeets chews! |
AND FINALLY ...Did you know that AI programs can count as inventors? At least in Australia. 🦘 The decision came after a University of Surrey law professor tried to patent inventions around the globe. The only problem: He cited an AI program named DABUS as the inventor. Both the U.S. and the U.K. have gone on record saying AI can't be listed as the inventor in a patent application. We wonder if this will spark a robotic Renaissance! 🤖 |
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