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Want to save money on your phone and cable bills? Try these insider tricks. I’ll also tell you how to get new smartphones cheaply. Plus, smart canes with GPS are coming out, along with a live translation feature for Google Meet. Oh, and watch out for Apple’s app subscription changes.

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You never know how scammers are going to target you. They will throw tons of crazy tactics at you to try and rip you off. A recent example is when criminals targeted Instagram users with bogus copyright claims.

The private messages supposedly came from the photo-sharing app’s Copyright Help Center, detailing the issue. But when users logged in through the fake link to dispute the claims, scammers captured their details and hijacked their accounts.

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Get the most out of Android TV's new features and apps

Streaming services never fail to yield something extraordinary to watch. Tons of apps make entertainment simple. You just need to decide which services you want to subscribe to. Tap or click here for the streaming services that give you the most bang for your buck.

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Traveling this summer? 5 steps to protect your home from burglars

If you’re hitting the road with your family this summer, you don’t want to forget anything. Pack your swimsuits and toothbrushes, and don’t skip the reservation for your pooch at a doggie hotel. But it’s also crucial that you have another checklist to protect your home while you’re gone.

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Military Appreciation Month: Up to $800 off a Samsung Galaxy + Exclusive plan discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, a special time to honor the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and Space Force.

We thank you for your service — and our sponsor T-Mobile is right there with us. T-Mobile is committed to serving military and veteran families with exclusive rates for military families, its mission to hire 10,000 veterans and spouses by 2023, and much more.

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Crypto scam red flags: No, Elon Musk isn't trying to help you make money in crypto

Entrepreneur and eccentric billionaire Elon Musk is far too busy negotiating a new buyout deal with Twitter’s board to promote cryptocurrency. How do we know that? The latest video is a deepfake and is easy to spot.

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Teenager takes his own life after vicious scam - Talk to your kids now

Scammers are everywhere, and they have no compassion for who they target or the damage it causes. Their evil behavior was again thrust into the limelight as a teen committed suicide after falling victim to a scam.

California resident Ryan Last struck up an online conversation with someone he believed to be a girl. The back-and-forth text messages continued until past midnight on a weekday. By early morning, he had taken his own life.

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Your phone is spying: Do this now to wipe your interests

You probably know that Big Tech companies like Google, Apple and Amazon are chasing your every click. It’s an excellent way for them to pinpoint your preferences so they can chuck personalized ads your way. But you may not know just how these companies are tracking you.

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Easily annotate and read articles with this handy online editor

The scourge of fake news has been around for years now and some people have trouble spotting stories that aren’t real. Tap or click here for secrets to spot fake news or scams. But don’t let fake news stop you from being curious and reading. You can even edit and share articles that you’re interested in.

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Don't fall for it! Scammers con woman out of $5K over phony Amazon purchases

Scammers are out there. They’re targeting victims through email, fake ads, malicious websites, text messages, social media posts and more. As soon as we catch one scam, another bunch takes its place.

A recent viral TikTok video tells a story about a family staying at a hotel and ordering room service from a fake menu slipped under their door. The father revealed his debit card credentials to a scammer when he placed his order. Tap or click here for more on this scary situation and how you can avoid it.

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Outlook is getting a huge redesign - Here's a sneak peek

When you want to discuss a promotion with your boss, you send an email. When you want to file a complaint with a company, you send an email. Email carries weight and formality lacking in other forms of communication such as text messages.

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