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February 18, 2023

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This portable charger caused a house fire - Do you have one?

3 things you need to know today

1. This portable charger caused a house fire - Do you have one?

Quality matters when it comes to the tech in our homes. Sometimes, even a trusted brand gets into trouble with a defective product. We've got details on one couple's story of a forgotten power bank that almost ended in tragedy. You might be entitled to a full refund if you own one.

Tap or click to see if you own one of these dangerous power banks. →

2. Tesla recalls 362K cars with 'Full Self-Driving' software that can cause a crash

Tesla's "Full-Self Driving" beta mode has long been under fire for its misleading title. The system requires human interaction and has been known to make mistakes. Now the NHTSA is recalling more than 362,000 Tesla vehicles equipped with FSD over crash concerns. Here are the affected models, along with information on the fix.

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3. Clever tech hack: How to text from your PC or Mac

Have you ever needed to send a text, but your phone wasn't handy? Good news. Now you can easily send texts right from your PC or Mac. We'll show you how.

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Plus, Kia and Hyundai's important update to stop car theft. How mail trucks are mapping cell networks all over the nation. And rent your extra space out for some extra cash.

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