Use YouTube TV? You might be out of luck — The tide is turning on robocalls
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3 things you need to know today 1. Warning: Sneaky new malware steals your passwords and messages your contacts When your phone starts acting up, several things could cause it to be sluggish. If it started recently, your device might have the malware equivalent of the flu, and it's just as serious as the human version. It's spreading across the country and infecting victims' contact lists. Here's what to look out for. Tap or click for details on this nasty new malware variant. → |
2. Quick privacy fix: How to stop iPhone apps from tracking you Apple's implementation of the App Tracking Transparency was one of the most anticipated features of the latest iOS 14.5 update. Millions of users will use it to block apps and services from tracking their online activity. But the rollout hasn't gone as planned, as it's not available for everybody. Tap or click here for details on the latest iOS glitch. → |
3. Use Roku? You may lose access to a popular streaming service Roku streaming devices have millions of users across the globe and feature a plethora of content. But one popular streaming service has been in negotiations to stay on Roku for some time, and it's not going well. We've got details on these contentious negotiations and why your favorite service could be kicked off Roku. Tap or click here to find out what all the commotion is about. → |
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AUDIO BRIEFING | Good news: Robocalls ending! Most people I know don’t bother to pick up the phone anymore unless the calling number is someone they actually know. Most of the time, unknown numbers are robocalls. And for the last six months, they’ve grown especially annoying. Luckily, it looks like the tide is finally turning. Play Now • 1 min ▶ |
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| USB Car Charger $12.74 (25% off) / Amazon This USB Car Charger is a quick charger that can juice up your smartphone three times faster than plain old car chargers. This compact universal USB charger works with most Apple or Android smartphones. (Skip it if you have an iPhone 12, though.) Charge on!
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AND FINALLY ... We all want to keep in touch with our family, but sometimes tech can get in the way. What do you do if grandma doesn’t have a smartphone? If you’re Manuel Lucio Dallo, you build her a telegram as a gift! ☎️ Dallo called his device the Yayagram, since “yaya” is slang for granny in Castilian. Now, when his yaya wants to send a message, she presses and holds a button to record her message, speaking into the attached microphone. Then, her message pops up on her grandson’s phone like a regular voice note. Tap or click here to find out how it works. |