Early adopters of the Pixel 4 discovered a software flaw in the phone's facial recognition feature. It's missing a critical security feature, and without it, anyone with physical access to the device has a shot at unlocking it as long as you're nearby. If you've been thinking about picking up a Google Pixel 4 of your own, here's why you might want to wait.

Smart plugs are revolutionizing how we use various appliances in our homes. With a smart plug you can avoid the costs of buying smart home devices and even save money on energy bills. Here are 8 ways you can use the simple smart plug to get your house really connected.

When many of us think of phishing, we think of emails. But now there's a new type of scheme to worry about. This one comes in one of the most common cell phone communications tools — text messages. Click on the wrong link and a hacker could take over your accounts. We'll tell you how to avoid this latest scam and what to do if you're already a victim.

Is the neighborhood block watch a thing of the past? In many communities, social networking has replaced the need for people to wander their neighborhoods. Now sites and apps are your digital connection to your neighbors.

You get an alert that a sensor has been activated in your house — you rush home from work and discover it was just Jeff, your dog, playing by himself. 

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Online reviews are big business, and you really can't trust much of what you see on online shopping sites. Sure, there are reliable reviews mixed in with the bad, but how can you tell what to trust and what to ignore? Kim shares 3 ways to spot the fakes.

You don't have to search the web to find tech news. Get quick and up-to-date tweets on all the latest digital and trending news and tips! You'll learn about the latest in scams, security alerts, breaking news and even the top stories in technology.

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.

Not every pet is keen on riding in the car. Dogs tend to handle it better than cats, but sometimes they’re too big to fit. Wouldn’t it be easier to bring smaller pets like rats on a road trip? Well, maybe at first — but rats have their own unique problems to contend with. One woman from San Diego, California found this out the hard way when she attempted to live out of her car with her two pet rats. She stated she had only brought the two rodents into her car, and she never once expected them to breed as rapidly as they did. When authorities finally told her to move her van, they discovered 300 rats living inside the vehicle with her! Needless to say, she no longer has custody of the rats or car, but the woman is happily living in a new location. Hopefully, it’s less crowded this time around.

Rats don’t just love cars — they like riding the subway too.

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