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Sick of creepy personalized ads? Facebook is trying hard to change your mind

A new tool coming to Apple's iOS 14.5 allows users the opportunity to stop apps from tracking them before using it. This could cut down on those targeted ads that follow you around the web. But Facebook wants you to know just how great targeted ads really are and that you should not use Apple's tool. Who's right?

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Future tech is here: A look inside Toyota’s smart city

If you've wondered what living in the future might look like, the answer is almost here. Toyota is building a futuristic smart city right now that includes smart homes, robots to help around the house, artificial intelligence and more. You have to see it to believe it!

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Social media site Gab hacked: Passwords, private messages, user data stolen

Whenever you go online, you are exposing yourself to attack. Hackers don't even need to access your device to get ahold of your data. They can break into massive databases via popular websites and services. The online social platform Gab is the latest victim, with thousands of users impacted and millions of posts exposed.

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Free classes to master your Apple tech

From MacBooks to iPhones, Apple has a ton of great gadgets to choose from. But if you don’t know how to navigate your new toy, don’t worry. Apple now offers free virtual classes that can turn you into a tech pro.

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Zillow wants to make a cash offer to buy your house It's fun to browse homes on Zillow, even if they are far beyond our means. But you may find that your home is worth more than you thought and want to make some fast moves. Zillow's new system can have your home analyzed and sold quickly and we've got details how. Tap or click here for an easier way to sell your home. →	Free check to see if your router has been hacked by criminals One of the easiest ways for scammers to hack your system is through an unprotected router. In fact, you may have already been hacked without even knowing it. Now is the time to find out and secure your router. Tap or click for a simple way to see if you've been hacked. →

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What exactly is Clubhouse?

You may have recently heard about a new app called Clubhouse. It’s grown in popularity lately, and the reason is somewhat surprising. The app takes popular features from other communication styles and mashes them together to create something completely different. It’s not quite a podcast. It’s not quite a virtual meeting site. It’s different.

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