700K SUVs recalled for fire risks — Blur out your home in Google Maps and Apple Maps
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4 things you need to know today 1. Norton renewal email scam: Keep an eye out for this phony invoice Many people have monthly subscriptions to various services, so receiving a renewal notice wouldn't be strange. But an old scam is making the rounds again where criminals are tricking people into paying for an annual Norton subscription even if they don't have one. Here's how to avoid it. Tap or click for ways to outsmart these scams. → |
2. Fire risk leads to recall of almost 700,000 SUVs The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just issued a recall alert for various SUVs over faulty electrical connectors. If left unrepaired, the connectors could start a fire inside the engine, posing a severe risk to the driver. Check the list to see if you own one of these fire hazards. Tap or click here to find out if your vehicle is a fire risk. → |
3. You can blur out your home in Google Maps and Apple Maps – Here’s how Instead of just seeing the roof of your house, Street View takes you straight to the front door. It might be cool for some, but it can pose serious security or privacy risks for others. Here's how you can ask Apple and Google to remove your house from their mapping services. Tap or click here to blur your house on Google and Apple Maps. → |
4. How to leave a review on your favorite podcast Sometimes, you listen to a podcast that's too good to keep to yourself. After sharing it with family and friends, you need to leave a positive review. Unfortunately, some platforms make finding the "review" option difficult. Here's how to share your thoughts on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Tap or click here to learn how to leave a review on your favorite podcast. → |
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🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING | Apple's stalker problem, tax season warning, 'Batman' scavenger hunt Apple's AirTags make it easy to keep an eye on items like your keys or wallet, but they're dangerous in the wrong hands. Is Apple's response good enough? Plus, tax season has officially kicked off, and Allie has tips to get your return as fast as possible. And Matt has the info on why the internet is buzzing about the new 'Batman' movie and its cryptic online scavenger hunt. Play Now • 49 min ▶ |
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| Live from the studio: Tech news and tips you need to know Every week, Kim shares the tech news and tips you need to know. It's one thing to tune in on the radio or your favorite app, but when did you last watch the show? In this episode, find out who Facebook gives special treatment to, how social sites like Instagram and TikTok affect your kids and new ways scammers are using Venmo. Tap or click to see what kim talks about this week. |
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