August 12, 2022 |
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3 things you need to know today1. Update your PC! Patch fixes a zero-day and 121 flawsThe latest Windows update from Microsoft fixes more than 120 flaws, including a zero-day. That means this update is critical, and you need to get it ASAP. We've got details on some of the more harmful flaws and will show you how to get the update for Windows 10 and 11. Tap or click here to protect your PC from these dangerous flaws. → |
2. Major streaming price bump! Is this enough to cancel?If you're a Disney+ subscriber, we have bad news. It's significantly increasing prices unless you want to endure ads. Hulu is also raising its monthly fee. We've got details on both price increases and what you can expect to pay. Tap or click here to find out how much your streaming bill is rising. → |
3. Amazon wants you to scan your palm to pay - Would you do it?Amazon's contactless palm-recognition system is expanding across the country to Whole Foods and other locations. Signing up is as easy as scanning your palmprint. You can make purchases at participating stores by holding your hand above a payment device. But do you want to give Amazon access to your biometrics? We'll explain the implications of signing up for this invasive system. Tap or click here for details on Amazon's palmprint payment system. → |
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