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How To Take Control Of Your Privacy On Facebook Without Deleting Your Profile
Not ready to join actor Will Ferrell, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others in the movement to delete Facebook? Learn some ways to safeguard your privacy on Facebook without deleting your account. As the (confusing) story of Cambridge Analytica’s data harvesting scandal continues to unfold, millions of Facebook users contemplate their next move on the social media platform. Should you delete your
April 3, 2018
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Apple’s HomePod Tops In Sound, Short in Matching Alexa’s and Google’s Smarts
Apple’s debut smart speaker – dubbed the HomePod – unwraps Friday. Even for music lovers, this isn’t the Apple product for everyone. Front page news: Tomorrow, Apple throws its name in the smart speaker game, unveiling its rival product to the
February 8, 2018
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Is Your Privacy at Risk with the Facial Recognition Features in the New iPhone X?
Apple sees its future in your face. The new iPhone X release features facial recognition technology that takes your selfies to a new level. The future of tech is banking on your face. What’s the catch? Your privacy, of course.
September 13, 2017
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From Cars to Smart TVs, Common Tech Devices Spying on You
News of Bose Headphones sharing private user information drove me into stealth mode to discover other tech devices exposing you to vulnerabilities. Be careful what you say in front of your TV! You pay a fortune for high quality headphones,
April 27, 2017
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How to Spot Fake News Online, So You Can Avoid It
Fake news has found its place in the headlines for creating shockwaves. How you can sort fact from fake and protect yourself from bogus information sources to stay sane and safe online. Front page news: From the Pope supporting one
February 16, 2017
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Escape Black Friday Lines with Google’s Real-Time Crowd Info
Google is your best ally this Black Friday, helping you to beat the holiday crowds with new data that tells you just how crowded your favorite stores are using real-time info. Shorter lines make for a merrier holiday. Front page
November 22, 2016
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Why I Will Skip the iPhone 7 Upgrade
Ding dong. Are you ready for your wired headphones to be gone? Apple’s new iPhone 7 pushes the masses to ditch wired headphones. But for health concerns and hassle, I will skip the upgrade for now. The headlines out of
September 14, 2016
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Is It a Headache or Cancer? Just Ask Dr. Google
Because turning to Google to self-diagnose ailments like a headache is so common, it released new, more medically accurate features to aid you in your quest for medical answers and treatment on the internet (sounds silly when you put it
June 21, 2016
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New Uber Service Drives Focus on Female Safety First
A new rideshare competitor launches with early praise as a service for women, by women driving as Uber’s female safety record tarnishes. Rolling out nationwide, SafeHer delivers safety and opportunity for greater numbers of women. My Quick Take: It is
May 10, 2016
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It Might Be Time to “Amazon and Chill” Tonight, Netflix
“Netflix and chill” could get reclaimed by true movie watchers. Amazon unveils news that shakes up the game again. For those of us who actually plan to watch a movie, “Amazon and chill” may be the way to go. Catch
April 18, 2016
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Stick on UV Patch Warns About Sunburns and Skin Damage
Mega-beauty brand, L’Oreal unveils a groundbreaking stick on UV patch to monitor your sun exposure. Via an app, track just how much sun you’ve been exposed to, so you can make safer choices and keep looking youthful (can I get
February 11, 2016
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Do Jack Dorsey and Square IPO Show Start of Tech Unicorn Extinction?
Match and Square’s IPOs were a lackluster premiere. Oh, and Jack Dorsey is now co-CEO of Square and Twitter? Anyone else think this is a bad idea? Are these more signs that the tech unicorns are going extinct? Front page
November 19, 2015
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Airbnb, Uber Incidents Show Dark Side of Sharing Economy
This week’s news of a man’s death at an Airbnb rental shows the growing issue of safety issue of companies like Uber and Airbnb. The sharing economy has a dark side. Front page news: This week, a tech blogger revealed
November 11, 2015
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