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💥 Android's crashing apps
Quick iPhone snoop check
$2,400 to go screen-less

3 things you need to know today

1. Use these secret iPhone codes to see if someone is spying on your calls and texts

If you think someone is spying on your phone, you could be right. A criminal doesn't need your device in hand to listen to your calls or see your texts. Some codes can help if you want to find out what's going on behind the scenes with your iPhone. We'll show you how to use them.

Tap or click here to stop the snooping. →

2. Gmail and other apps are crashing on Android – Here’s how to fix it

Tons of Android apps aren't launching properly. Users open the apps, close them, and then they're blocked from relaunching them. If you're struggling with this problem, we have two quick fixes to get your smartphone back to normal.

Tap or click here to fix this critical Android flaw. →

3. Get paid $2,400 to ditch your tech for 24 hours

Technology enables us to continue working, learning and communicating during the pandemic. Regardless of how big a part tech plays in your life, you should take a break now and then. One site is offering a prize to someone who lasts 24 hours removed from the digital space. We'll tell you how to enter for a chance to win $2,400.

Tap or click here to take the digital detox challenge. →

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Insider tricks to make money on Amazon

Amazon can seem like a jungle to new sellers. But this jungle is ripe with opportunities for those willing to research market data, listen to customers and pounce on trends. In this episode, Kim talks with Jason Boyce, an Amazon expert and an e-commerce veteran. Together, they share some top-secret tips for making the most out of the world’s largest online realtor. This is a must for anyone who sells online!

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Catching phone scammers red-handed

Phone scams have been on the rise recently. Thieves target pretty much anyone looking for new victims, especially those who are older and not so tech-savvy. Some victims lose huge money, sometimes to the tune of thousands of dollars. Well, one man has had enough and set out to try and catch these scammers in the act. Tap or click to see how his trap plays out.

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DID YOU KNOW ... ?

We've all found ways to stay busy during the pandemic lockdown. Instead of refinishing the kitchen cabinets, a guy in Iowa decided to build a video rental store in his basement. He got the shelves, tapes and other supplies from a store nearby that went out of business when COVID hit. He even has an adult-only section on a shelf above the checkout station. And, of course, there are snacks.

He’s got a few thousand movies. Take a virtual tour through his TikTok account. This video has racked up 4.7 million views!

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