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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know June 7, 2020 |
New ways your phone can keep you safe in an emergency but you need to set up now How can a smartphone become an even more essential product for people to use? Google thinks it has the answer in the form of new safety check-ins, which can potentially help users out of emergency situations. Could lifestyle features like this potentially reduce violence and crime in the world? Here's what we know. Tap or click here to see how Google is increasing personal safety. → |
The toy dinosaur that made the SpaceX flight is sold out everywhere The latest SpaceX launch was a historic event that captured the attention of people all across the U.S. If you paid attention to the astronauts aboard the spaceship, you probably noticed a pretty adorable dinosaur that tagged along for the ride. The prehistoric toy was such a hit it's sold out everywhere online. Tap or click for the inside scoop on the adorable dino. → |
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Privacy tip: Hide your photos and videos in secure folders We live in an oversharing society in the digital age, but not everyone is on board with that line of thinking. In fact, a growing number of people are taking steps to delete themselves from the web. But if you want a bit more privacy on your device, you don't have to go that far. It's actually possible to store your private photos and videos in hidden folders right on your smartphone. Here's how. Tap or click here to see how you can make your device a bit more private. → |
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Everything you need to know about ransomware in 30 minutes By now, you’ve heard of ransomware attacks that take over computers of people like you but also businesses, hospitals and government agencies. These attacks are up 41% over the last year and it begs the question, why is this tactic so popular? Simply put, it nets hackers big money. In this Komando On Demand, Kim talks to a knight in shining software armor who has made it his mission to thwart ransomware attacks. Plus, cybersecurity tips from Etay Maor, Chief Security Officer at IntSights. Tap or click to listen to the latest Komando On Demand. → |
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Pigeonholed: Is this bizarre bird a secret spy? The border between India and Pakistan has been one of the most hotly contested for years. It’s to the point where soldiers are always watching and waiting for things to heat up, and signs of espionage and combat could prove dangerous — as both nations are nuclear-armed powers. But one recent instance was bizarre enough to give officials in India pause. A stray pigeon was captured flying over the border with an unusual tag attached to its leg. The tag contained a series of numbers, which worried officials that the bird might be a spy from the other side. The pigeon was turned over to authorities, but in the end, it was a false alarm. As it turns out, people in Pakistan often mark their pet pigeons with tags, much like naturalists, to tell them apart from one another. But we can’t totally blame the soldiers: Pigeons have, no joke, really been used for espionage in the past! Keep your eyes to the skies, people. They may not be spies or soldiers, but pigeons have definitely taken over most major cities. Tap or click here to find out why this bird is so common in our urban ecosystems. → |
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