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December 3, 2019

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5G service rolls out for millions â should you upgrade your phone?

We've been hearing a lot about 5G technology and how it's going to change all of our lives for quite a while now. Well, the wait is finally over. A major U.S. mobile carrier just launched its 5G network that covers 200 million Americans. But should you upgrade your phone to take advantage of it? We'll share which carrier has launched 5G and what it means for you.

Tap or click to find out if it's time to upgrade to a 5G phone. â

No more Netflix on these TVs: How you can keep streaming without built-in services

The time has come, and Netflix is down on thousands of TV sets across the country. The company recently announced its platform would no longer be support certain TVs and streaming devices, so what options are open for people who can't access it anymore? We'll show you how to find out if your device makes the cut, as well as alternative streaming gadgets to get you streaming again.

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FBI issues dire warning about smart TVs and hackers

Cybercriminals will take advantage of any weakness they can find. Apparently, the smart TV in your living room is a prime target. The FBI has issued a warning, claiming hackers are able to take advantage of the common smart TV to listen and, in some cases, even watch you in the privacy of your own home. We'll explain what's going on and how to protect your family.

Tap or click to learn how to stay safe. â

If you forget to take your prescription pills, Alexa can now remind you

Taking the right dosage of your medication at the correct time is critical for your health. Now, thanks to smartwatches and health trackers, it's easier than ever to stay on top of your healthcare. To make it even more convenient, Alexa has been updated to remind you when its time to take your medicine. What else can Alexa do and how can you enable the new features?

Tap or click to learn all about it. â

Appliances and electronics: Unplug when not in use?

Fact or fiction: You should always unplug your electronics when not in use. The answer is simple, but the reason behind it is a little more complex given todayâs technology. Iâll settle the debate once and for all.

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Watch-worthy video

Automatic strike bowling ball

Bowling is hard. We all walk into the bowling alley thinking weâre going to be so good, but then after our third (or tenth) gutter ball, we realize this may be a little harder than we thought. Well one man decided to use his engineering know-how and imagination to build a ball he can control completely with his mind. Well, kinda.

Click or tap to see this guy bowl a perfect strive. â

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Mumâs the word: The internet craves a forbidden drink

The internet community is many things, but cautious isnât one of them. Weâre talking about a demographic that popularized munching on Tide pods! But this story was too strange to keep under wraps. Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a massive sarcophagus in Alexandria filled with multiple skeletons and a mysterious red liquid with a rancid smell. Dubbed âmummy juiceâ by netizens, the disgusting slurry became a popular meme â eventually becoming a petition on Change.org. The petitonâs organizer demanded the archaeologists let people âdrink the red liquid from the cursed dark sarcophagus in the form of some sort of carbonated energy drink so we can assume its powers and finally die.â Well, the petitioners would almost certainly get their wish if they took a sip. Scientists analyzing the liquid determined it was nothing more than sewer water that leaked into the coffin from the streets above. How crappy.

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