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January 29, 2020

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If you use this video calling app, update it now

Conference calls are a vital part of the modern workplace, and thousands of companies rely on apps to make them happen. But when one of these apps has a security hole, it can put the businesses in danger. Now, one conference app was discovered to have a dangerous bug. If you use it, you need to update now.

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Bug in Apple iOS you need to fix now

An annoying glitch is taking over peoples' emails in iOS 13. If left unchecked, you can miss out on valuable information, like who sent you messages and why. Fortunately, there are a few quick fixes you can try to get your messages back in order.

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Doorbell app is handing over your data to Facebook

Facebook has already proven itself unreliable when it comes to protecting users' data. Lack of privacy is why many people have decided to delete their accounts, but sadly, that might not be enough. Ring was recently found to be sending its customers' personal data to Facebook and other companies, even if they don't have active accounts.

Tap or click here to see how Facebook uses your information. â


5 must-buy massagers to soothe your aches and pains Bodybuilders often experience sore or tight muscles, but so do office workers and anyone who feels stressed. Use these customized massagers to ease the tension. Tap or click here to relax your muscles. â	Do not sign up for this new social network Long gone are the days of believing you can use major social media platforms and keep your info private. But a new option on the market takes things even further â connecting you with other users using facial recognition software. Yes, itâs as creepy as it sounds. Tap or click to listen. â

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3.	Donât sign up for this new social network â and tell your family too. Tap or click to discover why.
4.	This sophisticated banking scam looks too real to be the work of hackers. Tap or click to protect yourself.
5.	One of Windowsâ oldest apps is getting a makeover â get ready for more ads. Tap or click to see which one it is.

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A new age of surveillance: Colleges tracking students

Surveillance is more widespread than ever before. You may think of police, the federal government and Big Tech companies watching your every move, but what about schools? Colleges and universities are keeping a much closer eye on students.

Tap or click to get Kimâs take on schools monitoring students. â

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License to feel: Emoji plates arrive in Vermont

There are plenty of ways to loudly express yourself with your car â like political bumper stickers or Jack-in-the-Box antenna balls â but nothing encapsulates how special you and your vehicle are more than custom plates. Unfortunately, youâre only allowed a limited amount of characters, which makes it tough to really speak your mind. But that might be changing soon, thanks to a bill submitted to the Vermont legislature that would allow drivers to put emojis on their vanity plates. If the bill passes, the state government will decide which emojis will be legal to use. Australia already allows the laugh out loud, wink, sunglasses, heart eyes and smile emojis. Could we get a cry laugh, thumbs down or middle finger emoji? Perhaps this can help reduce road rage, since nobody will need to flip each other off anymore!

Road rage never pays. Seriously!

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