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Shocking: People finding pics of deceased loved ones on Google Maps

Google Maps has a reputation as the go-to digital navigator. But another unorthodox use for the platform has users spotting loved ones who have passed away. With the help of Google Street View, it's possible to take a trip back in time to see things as they were. And apparently, this includes archived images of loved ones just going about their lives.

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Windows users: Upgrade to Windows 10 for free before itâs too late

Windows 7 has been around for some time now, so it's not surprising the operating system still has loyal users. But those days are coming to an end, as Microsoft moves to pull the plug on the venerable PC software. It's officially ending support for Windows 7 TOMORROW, and it's bombarding users with full-screen ads until they upgrade.

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Watch out for this one fast-spreading scam

Think about how much personal information a criminal can harvest from tax documents. Things like your name, birthdate and Social Security number would all be exposed if your taxes fell into the wrong hands. That's why it's extremely important to know what tax scams are making their rounds. Since we're entering tax season, now is the time to turn your scam radar up.

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Is your data safe? Amazon employees fired after leaking private customer info

Last week we learned Amazon had to fire a few Ring employees who were caught spying on customers, Now, more Amazon employees have been caught breaching customer's privacy. It turns out they were leaking personal information to an unspecified third party. We've got details on what information was leaked and if you need to be worried about the safety of your data.

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Dangers of in-game spending, cleaning $250K IMAX screens, CES tech wins

Catch up on the top tech news of the day and meet digital movers and shakers on Komando On Demand: Insider Edition. Consumers spend billions of dollars a year on in-game purchases. Kim talks to a mom who discovered her son was buying much more than she realized through his Xbox. Plus, meet a man responsible for cleaning eight-story IMAX screens worth $250,000. And Kim brings you the shining stars of his yearâs CES, the annual tech trade show in Last Vegas.

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Colleges are tracking students through their phones

At this point, I think it's safe to say we all know our computers and phones track us. But what about our kids? It turns out college campuses are keeping closer tabs on their students than anyone could have guessed. Schools are not just noting what students buy, but also where they are on campus and even who theyâre talking to.

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Party like itâs 1999: Bedazzled Furby sells for $1000

Despite being front-loaded with big-budget spectacle and superhero flicks, 2019 was a year of unexpected box office breakouts. And one of the biggest surprises of the year came at the end, with the release of A24âs thriller âUncut Gems.â The film portrays Adam Sandlerâs characterâs descent into the glitzy and grimy world of New Yorkâs Diamond District. One of the most memorable props from the movie was a necklace made by Sandlerâs character Howie: a 4-inch gem-encrusted Furby.

As soon as they saw the movie, fans everywhere were eager to get their hands on a replica, and A24 was more than happy to oblige with a $250 collectable figure. But this prop quickly sold out and scores have made their way to eBay. One even sold for $1,000. For fans out there eager to cash in on the hype, itâll probably be easier to just get a McDonaldâs Furby toy on eBay for a dollar and just visit an arts and crafts store.

It may be hard to get an iced-out Furby, but not as hard as it is to crush a diamond.

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