F-150 EV explosion, Apple’s VR costs big $ & use your phone to hang pics

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Plus, Amazon bricks its health tracker. Surprise, no one wanted to hand over all that info. I talk to Sandy and Ellie, two 80-year-old grandmas that celebrated their milestone birthdays by traveling the world. Tinder’s new video verification, best and worst WFH jobs and sly ways to read a message.

Tags: Amazon, Apple, health tracker, verification


New Google tech coming to its biggest show of the year

Google’s got a lot of exciting new products in the works, and we’re just days away from getting our first glimpse at its big I/O tech show. While artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to be a significant focus, all the latest news about chatbots has muddied the waters for some exciting Google hardware, too.

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Why the witness protection program is so successful

The witness protection program has one purpose, to protect informants from retribution. They do this by moving the person to another location, giving them a new identity and cutting off all contact with their past life. So, how is this program so successful? There is more to the process than you might think.

What you really give away when you sign up for Amazon Clinic

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, protects your private information whenever you visit a healthcare professional. Now, the bad news. HIPAA rules and regulations don’t necessarily apply to mental health apps. Here’s what you need to know.

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Best apps to troubleshoot your bad Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is one of the most precious commodities we use daily. Everything is right with the world when it’s running smoothly. But when there’s any disruption, it can feel like a day-ruining experience, especially if you work from home. Tap or click here for essential work-from-home tips.

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Free up space on your Android by updating a single app

No matter the size of your Android phone’s internal storage capacity, ensuring enough space can be complicated. As applications and mobile games grow, so too does their size. Tap or click for eight simple tips to speed up and clean out your Android phone.

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Would you have a computer chip installed in your brain? The tech is here

Would you have a computer chip implanted in your brain? Now, what if that tech could combat paralysis, crippling depression, deafness or blindness? Sounds like a science fiction novel, but the tech is here. 

A Utah company has already placed brain chips in about three dozen patients. So far, it’s allowed people to control robotic arms and wheelchairs, play video games and even feel sensations in paralyzed areas of the body. Truly amazing stuff.

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Protect your privacy: How to remove your home's photos from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com

If you’re not trying to sell your home, there’s no reason to leave interior photos and other details on real estate sites like Realtor, Zillow and Redfin. Just think about how valuable your floor plan might be in the wrong hands.

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Need help? Talk to a licensed pro from the comfort of your own home

When it comes to mental health treatment, good help is hard to find. Supply outweighs demand, prices are sky-high and people may look down on you for needing help. Not only that, but the physical process of getting out of bed, fighting traffic, paying high parking fees and sharing your darkest secrets with a stranger can be daunting.

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Breaking the world record for cleaning windows

The Guinness Book of World Records is full of incredible feats. From the highest tightrope walk to the deepest underwater dive. But what about window washing? One man made it his goal to become the fastest window washer in the world. This is how he did it.

Check this list before you buy a Chromebook

There are plenty of laptop models to choose from, so deciding which one is right for you can be challenging. But if you prefer a system that requires minimal maintenance and gets automatic updates, you should consider a Chromebook.

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