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The days of rampant counterfeits and fakes on Amazon may be coming to an end. The company has unveiled a new set of rules designed to curtail sellers from peddling fake goods. Once in place, these rules will force sellers to reveal some personal information to hold them accountable, but is it a bridge too far in terms of privacy?

Just like how restaurants can tell you "no shirt, no shoes, no service," social media companies can legally create rules that regulate speech on their platforms. But one new social network is using a different template for free speech that sets it apart from its biggest rival: Twitter. Is Parler, the latest alternative social media platform, actually worth using?

Avoiding third-party app stores so your device doesn't get infected with malware is sound advice. But, what if your phone was already infected with malware when you bought it? That's exactly what's happening with certain models of smartphones right now. They come with a couple of malicious apps preinstalled and even scarier, there's nothing you can do about it.