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You’ve probably never heard of Jaipur, India. It’s more than 8,000 miles away. But it’s important today because this small town, just southwest of New Delhi, is the site of the world’s worst selfie disaster.
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Despite what Apple users may think, there are a lot of people out there who prefer Android. And they will be excited to find out that the newest update, Android 12, is right around the corner. Tap or click here to see the best smartphone alternatives to Apple and Samsung.
Frank Sinatra famously sang in 1964, “Fly Me to the moon, let me play among the stars.” The lines were delivered five years before the U.S. made its infamous journey to the moon. Space travel has been the fascination of children and adults alike ever since.
With so much personal information out there, cybercriminals will never have a shortage of targets. Data breaches are becoming alarmingly frequent and more damaging in scope.
A recent breach into an IT management software company put the hundreds of companies that use its services at risk. Tap or click here to learn about the massive scale of this attack.
Sure, you probably know all about the ways doorbell cameras like SimpliSafe can boost your home security system. Connect them to your phone, and you get a 24/7 live stream of everything going on in your home. With these nifty tools, you can catch burglars, find missing children and even tell your neighbors about a fire.
Recalls in the automotive industry occur rather frequently. Many of them are insignificant in nature. You might have a faulty component that could cause an interior light to malfunction.
Then there are more serious recalls that deal with hazards that could put your life in danger. A glaring example recently is millions of faulty Takata airbags that have the potential to explode when deployed. Tap or click here for details on that massive recall.
The pandemic saw online sales skyrocket as many brick and mortar stores either shuttered their doors or ran low on essential supplies. Even as restrictions eased, people continued to order everything from toilet paper to electronics to crafting materials online.
With today’s technology, it’s easier than ever before to stalk someone. Total strangers could sneak a tracking device into your bag when you’re not looking. Just like that, they know where you live.
You can use tools like GPS bug sweepers to pinpoint the exact location of hidden trackers. But sadly, there are a ton of other threats you need to watch out for. If you catch a stalker’s attention, they could track your every move without any expensive gadgets.
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Think of all the data your smartphone holds. Your contact list, photos, videos, personal notes, bookmarks, app files and so much more. Your phone might hold important business documents or personal memories you could never get back if they were lost.
By the CDC’s last count, as many as 172 million Americans have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. That number makes up 67% of the adult population.
The number of fully-vaccinated Americans is far less, with only about 157 million people (or around 47%) who have received both doses. As the numbers keep growing, many are not sure where to keep their vaccination card, or how to store it properly.
Ever wonder what really goes on at your front porch when you’re away from home? You probably think not much could happen when you go for a quick trip to the gym or to pick up your kids from school. But you’ll never really know if you don’t monitor and take control of your privacy and security.
