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March 2, 2023

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Another country just banned TikTok on certain devices - Is it banned in your state?

3 things you need to know today

1. Another country just banned TikTok on certain devices - Is it banned in your state?

For years, the U.S. government has sounded the alarm on TikTok and its potential security issues. It went so far as to ban the social media platform from government-issued devices. Now, more countries are starting to implement bans. We've got details on this precautionary measure and a list of states that have banned TikTok.

Tap or click here to see if your state has banned TikTok. →

2. Quick security fix: Stop clicking Google's 'sponsored' results

Like millions of others, you search Google constantly. But you need to be careful when sponsored ads appear in search results. That's because criminals use SEO tricks to get malicious links near the top of Google search results, and if you click one, you might end up on a bogus website. Here's everything you need to know.

Tap or click to discover how to outsmart malicious sponsored ads on Google. →

3. It just got a lot easier for music to follow you around the house using Alexa

If you're like us, you need great sound throughout your home. You might want to reconsider that sound system upgrade, though. Your Amazon smart speaker collection can stand in as a whole-home audio solution that delivers huge for a fraction of the cost.

Tap or click to try Amazon Multi-room sound in your home. →

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