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Your phone collects your location data, even when you tell it not to

Location tracking is creepy enough on its own. But recently, smartphone manufacturers and software engineers have given users more control over their privacy. You can now shut off location tracking on most devices, but one smartphone maker continues to track its users, even if they've turned all location services off. What are they doing with all that collected data and why are they doing it in secret?

Tap or click here to find out. â

Amazonâs top selling items will surprise you

Black Friday weekend has come and gone, and Cyber Monday is in the rear view mirror. But the holiday shopping season isn't over. If you're not sure what to buy the special people in your life this holiday season, consider picking gifts from the most popular items Amazon sold during the most profitable weekend of the year. You never know what goodies you might find.

Tap or click to see the year's top gifts. â

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Convincing terrorist scam is spreading

Getting letters from the government is always somewhat nerve-wracking. But imagine getting a notice that you're on a watch list for potential terrorism and money laundering! Americans across the country are receiving mysterious letters claiming to be from the United States Government, but it's actually a scam designed to trick you into handing over cash. Here are the red flags you need to look for.

Tap or click to see why you shouldn't panic when you get one of these letters. â

About that TV you bought on Black Friday or Cyber Monday...

If you upgraded to a smart TV this Black Friday or Cyber Monday, donât miss this. The FBI warns your new television with all the bells and whistles also comes equipped with features that could bring hackers right into your home. Hereâs what you need to do to stay safe.

Tap or click to listen to the latest Consumer Tech Update. â

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SIM swapping: 5 ways to protect your phone from hackers

Imagine this: Out of nowhere, your phone doesnât work and while youâre trying to figure out whatâs wrong with it â without being able to make calls â a hacker is digging through your apps and files. That's the reality of SIM swapping attacks. Kim has 5 tips to keep you and your data safe from enterprising criminals.

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Holiday shocker: Santaâs little underwater helper

Decorating for the holidays is a painstaking effort. Not only do you have to get all the lights right, you have to use extension cords and more just to get them on. Well, an aquarium in Tennessee decided to ask for a little help this year from one of its more electrifyingâ residents. An electric eel named Miguel Wattson has been a resident of the Tennessee Aquarium for some time now, and thanks to a specially configured tank, he can power Christmas lights and a tree just by swimming over to a switch and zapping it. The mini light show has made the eel tank a popular exhibit, but lighting up trees isnât all he does. His tank is outfitted with another switch that sends out tweets every time he lets loose a spark of electricity. You can visit Miguel the Eel on Twitter at @ElectricMiguel.

Electric eels are wonders of the natural world. Now, you can learn how they pull off their tricks.

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