How to spot fake COVID-19 studies — Kim's 60-second tech update   ;
Breaking Tech News You Need to Know October 29, 2020 |
| Many people are interested in joining a COVID-19 treatment study and helping scientists find a cure. But not every trial is real, and scammers are using the pandemic as an opportunity to trick more victims. If you try to sign up for a trial and get asked for your Social Security number, here's why you'll want to back out immediately. Tap or click here to see how to spot these fake trials. → |
| If you've been eager to test out Elon Musk's new Starlink satellite internet, check your inbox. SpaceX is inviting select users to participate in an upcoming beta test for the revolutionary new service. There's only one catch: You'll have to buy expensive equipment to join! Tap or click to see just how much space internet will set you back. → |
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| Most phishing campaigns are lazy and obvious, but this latest one is willing to put in the effort needed to trick you. It looks like a fake copyright notice — and if you take the bait, you'll end up on a malicious site that can bypass your Facebook account's security. Here's what you need to know to stay protected. Tap or click here to see why this phishing scheme is so dangerous. → |
| Influencer marketing is huge business, and the right idea can spread on social media like wildfire. Kim talks to Snow Teeth Whitening CEO Josh Elizetxe about his brand's enormous growth and what it took to stand out in a crowded market. Tap or click to hear this CEO's business secrets. → |
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Cooling off: One company is weathering the pandemic well It’s no exaggeration to say that businesses have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But one company isn’t seeing the slowdown that most everyone else is. Tupperware, the maker of those plastic containers everyone keeps in their kitchen, has seen record profits since March of this year. Apparently, people are eating at home more and keeping leftovers much more than usual — which means there’s a bigger need for food storage. Even stranger, it’s one of the only companies making a killing that doesn’t rely on tech. Some things, like Tupperware, are just plain useful. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Tap or click here to see six unique ways to use leftover rice. → |
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