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July 16, 2021

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Your webcam could be listening to you and you wouldn't even know it

3 things you need to know today

1. Your webcam could be listening to you and you wouldn't even know it

Webcam users reasonably assume that the device is no longer functioning when the light turns off. But a serious flaw discovered in six popular webcams is challenging that notion, and hackers could be listening to you. Here's how to check.

Tap or click here to see if your webcam is secretly listening. →

2. Another IRS deposit could soon hit your bank account - How to find out what's coming

Things are starting to look up for most Americans. If you are part of the almost 5 million people who overpaid on unemployment insurance fees, there could be some extra financial help in your bank account soon. We'll explain what's going on and if you qualify.

Tap or click here to see if you qualify for this tax refund. →

3. Microsoft launches new Windows 365 to put your PC in the cloud

Need to work on a Windows computer but only have an Apple Mac or Linux machine? Want to test out your latest software build on different configurations? Microsoft has launched a solution that can help with that, which also puts your work computer in the cloud.

Tap or click here to have a Windows-based cloud computer. →

Tech help straight from Kim

💁‍♀️ Who ya gonna call? Kim Busters! OK, well, me. If you have something about your digital life I can help with, tell me about it. Here's a super special link for you to use and I read every single note.

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Digital Life Hack: Get a Zestimate on your home

Whether it’s for sale or not, your home is already listed on Zillow.com. If you don't check it out right now, you could hurt your home's resale value.

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In case you missed it ...

  1. This creepy site collects email addresses, phone numbers and much more. Tap or click to delete yourself now.
  2. Ring just made its biggest security change in years. Tap or click to start using this helpful feature.
  3. A wireless carrier was just hit by a data breach. Tap or click to find out if you've been impacted.
  4. Want to go to space? Win a trip on Richard Branson's spaceplane. Tap or click here to see how to enter.
  5. Watch out! Five online travel scams are spreading rapidly. Tap or click to find out what to watch for before you book your next trip.
 

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The incredible logistics of the Tokyo Olympic Games

The incredible logistics of the Tokyo Olympic Games

With the Summer Olympics just around the corner, Tokyo has been scrambling to get the city ready for the huge event. The pandemic is not only keeping spectators out, but it's also making operations more difficult. And the logistics are astounding.

 

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AND FINALLY ...

Back in the old days, kids hid under the covers with flashlights to read late into the night. 📚 Now, kids like to sneak their handheld gaming platforms under their blankets to play into the night. 

A new initiative called “Midnight Patrol” might put a stop to that, though. A Chinese gaming company called Tencent Games is using facial recognition technology to catch kids playing after hours. Let's see if it spreads to the rest of the world! 🌍

 

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