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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know December 11, 2020 |
| After years of threats, Facebook is finally going to have its day in court. The FTC and 48 states and districts filed two landmark lawsuits. They say Facebook harms consumers, advertisers and competing businesses. With 5.75 billion Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users, there's no question of the social media giant's popularity. But has it broken the law? Tap or click to see what the lawsuits allege and what it could mean for the future of social media. → |
| Years ago, the idea of controlling your phone with just the movement of your eyes would have sounded like a distant dream. That tech is here now, and it could mean huge things for people with disabilities. An experimental app from Google, available to download now, allows users to communicate with just their eyes. Tap or click to see how this groundbreaking tech works. → |
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| You've heard of credit card skimmers, right? They're sneaky devices criminals hide in gas pump credit card readers or even ATMs to "skim" your card info. Digital versions exist online, too. There's a new one lurking in online shopping sites that's so well hidden your computer's security software may not be able to spot it. Tap or click to see where this dangerous code is lurking and how you can shop smarter. → |
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| We all want to give our kids independence, but it's hard not to worry about them. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for people 15 to 29. I want to be proactive and make sure I help my kid — and all the kids in your families — stay safe. Tap or click for the best app to get the job done. → | You’ve started noticing that the internet randomly slows down on any gadget, whether it's streaming video or surfing like regular on your tablet or computer. It could just be your internet connection acting up — or someone could be stealing your internet. How do you know what it is? And, if someone is stealing your internet, what can you do about it? Tap or click here to find out and how to stop them. → |
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| You know you need unique, hard-to-crack passwords for your accounts, and remembering those complex strings of letters, numbers and characters is a real struggle. That's why it's so easy to let your browser do the work for you. But what if you need to see your actual password, not just the auto-filled asterisks? You can with one simple trick. Tap or click to find your forgotten passwords. → |
Protect yourself with Kim's security alerts There's a new data breach around every corner! Your phone, computer and other smart devices are constantly bombarded by dangerous malware. So how can you stay safe? Subscribe to Kim's free Fraud & Security Alerts newsletter. You'll learn about data breaches, recalled products and security alerts before anyone else. Subscribe now to stay safe with up-to-the-minute security alerts. → |
Tips and tricks to use your Amazon Echo like a pro Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency. Don't miss out, get your copy now on Amazon Kindle! → |
Meow hear this: New app translates what your cat is saying Have you ever wondered what your cat’s meows mean? Maybe you have the basics figured out like, “I’m hungry,” but what about those other subtle meows? A former Amazon Alexa engineer-turned project manager at tech company Akvelon decided to figure that out and created a new app called MeowTalk. Javier Sanchez says cats have nine basic intentions like, “I’m happy” or “I’m in pain,” and that the app can translate those meows. It’s not a purr-fect science and it’s still being refined before the final version is released. If it doesn’t work for your pet, just remember it’s not a cat-astrophe. Understanding your cat is one thing, but are emojis ruining our communication skills? Tap or click here to get Kim’s take on why using symbols to chat might not be such a bad thing. → |
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