Facebook doesn't care about your privacy

Open/download audioEvery chance Mark Zuckerberg gets these days, he says privacy is Facebook’s number one concern. But in court this week, the company said its users have “no expectation of privacy.” Like always, someone at Facebook is lying.

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News releases keep coming out about 5G rollouts from the Big 4 cellular companies, and we bring you the latest. This week, another major carrier is launching the service in several major markets, and we’ve got the details. We’ve also got information about what 5G means for you and whether your device will work on this super-fast network.

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8 hidden Google Easter eggs that will keep you entertained for hours

Many of us use Google for just about every aspect of our lives. Whether we’re blowing up the search engine to figure out lyrics to our favorite song, getting directions to a new restaurant, or setting up appointments on the calendar. But did you know there’s actually a wide variety of different Easter eggs hidden within Google itself that you can discover with a few simple clicks or searches? It’s true — Google’s hiding actual minigames, fun “askew” results, and plenty of other surprises that you may never see unless you dig a bit deeper.

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4 steps to 'foil' car thieves from hacking your keyless lock

Wirelessly unlocking your car is convenient, but it comes with risk. The key fob’s signal is easy for criminals to intercept. It lets them open your car without setting off alarms. We’ll describe how the hacks work, and give you four practical solutions for protecting these wireless signals.

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5 ways to protect your child online

The truth is, the internet was never really designed for children. Yes, it’s exciting to connect everyone in the world, to celebrate freedom of speech and commerce. The internet provides platforms for unfettered expression, accessible almost anywhere in the world.

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3 best indoor and outdoor antennas for cord cutters

Remember the old days of television, when we had three channels to choose from? All we needed was a TV and an antenna. With the high costs of cable, wouldn’t it be nice to go back to free TV? Good news, for a one-time fee, indoor and outdoor antennas could save you big bucks. We’ll tell you how.

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RECALL: These USB charging cables cause shock and fire

Product recalls are nothing new. Many times something minor has gone wrong and the manufacturer has a simple fix. However, this latest recall is actually really dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said consumers should immediately stop using the product because it’s a serious fire hazard. Read this article and we’ll tell you what the problem is and what you need to do now.

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Technology that helped find lost hiker may one day rescue you

A father armed only with tech-savvy, persistence and hope found his lost daughter with technology that he plans to share with the world. In fact, his technique may change how law enforcement and search parties rescue lost people.

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Security breach: Major social platform hacked

A recent breach of one of the most popular news aggregation apps is already making waves in the world of cybersecurity. Hackers were able to break into the backdoor of the app — potentially stealing databases containing email addresses, usernames, and passwords. Even worse — this app connects with all of the most popular social networks on the web, meaning the hackers might have access to your other accounts as well! If you care about securing your data, or just want to know if you were affected by this breach, you’ll want to read on for all of the details.

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How to stop annoying notifications on your iPhone

It’s hard to imagine a time without smartphones. Our lives are now lived to a soundtrack of pings, beeps, rings and musical tones as our helpful digital companions alert us to every little message, email or app notification. It’s time to take control of these well-meaning interruptions on your iPhone.

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What's new in Windows 10 -- should you even update?

We’ve touched on the risks that come with updating to the newest version of Windows. But the latest edition offers major changes that make an already solid operating system even more easy to use and master. Are these new features filled with glitches and bugs? We’ll break down the changes for you, as well as our take on whether you should make the jump.

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