Google privacy hack, $1,500 water bottle, Big Tech hears your prayers

August 16, 2022

Do you use prayer and mental health apps? They’re probably sharing your secrets with Big Tech. Also in this episode, I’ll tell you how to stop people from finding your private info on Google. Plus, you should know that using low-power mode comes with some serious issues. Want to sell a water bottle for $1,500? Slap a Theranos label on it. This merch is all the rage on eBay. Here’s why.

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One of the best hidden Google features you're not using yet

Google is constantly looking for ways to make life easier. It recently rolled out an innovative way to search for things online. Tap or click here for details on Google Lens and how to use it.

In 2020, Google revamped its entire Collections system and outfitted it into a free-standing feature in its own right. It might just look like a fancy way to aggregate stuff you want to read later or perhaps a way to collect movies and shows that you want to watch soon.

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Test your eyes: 99% of people can’t find the hidden words in these tough optical illusions

It’s time to test whether you’re working with an elite brain or not. One of these optical illusions stumps 99% of people, so if you can spot it, you’re in the top 1%. Each hidden word optical illusion is tricky, so prepare for a challenge.

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This phone scam cost a victim $12K - don't fall for it

It’s always good to remind yourself that scams are just around the corner, waiting for you to drop your guard. Even if you get a phone call from someone you trust, it’s better to be safe at the moment than regret it afterward. Tap or click here for five surefire phrases you’re talking to a scammer on the phone.

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Test your eyes: You can only find the hidden owl with 20/20 vision

This optical illusion is a hoot and a half. It challenges you to a game: find the hidden animal. If you spot the real hidden owl among toy owls, you’ll prove you have eyes as sharp as an owl’s.

If you didn’t know, that’s a compliment. Although eagle eyes are famous for being some of the sharpest in the animal kingdom, owls also have impressive eyesight. According to the Audubon, the Northern Hawk Owl can detect a vole up to half a mile away.

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Have any of these old video game accessories lying around? They're worth a fortune

Do you have any old coins lying around? They could be worth something. Even if they have some sentimental meaning and you don’t want to sell, wouldn’t it be nice to figure out how much they’re worth? Tap or click here for a site that helps you identify, buy, sell and estimate the value of your coins.

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This powerful 5G phone rivals the big names - and you can get it free

Smartphones are an investment. Flagship models can easily run more than $1,000.

What if you want the features of a powerful smartphone without the hefty price tag? You have to do a lot of research on the specs that matter.

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Amazon wants you to scan your palm to pay - Would you do it?

Have you set up Apple Pay or Google Pay on your phone? It’s a fast and easy way to make purchases without having to touch a keypad or reach for your wallet. And once you set it up, you can use it online and in your apps. Tap or click here to use your phone to pay for everything.

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Major streaming price bump! Is this enough to cancel?

It happens so often that by now, you shouldn’t be shocked when a streaming service announces a price increase. ESPN+ recently said monthly subscription fees would go up by nearly 43% in August.

Streaming giant Netflix announced a price hike in March. That resulted in a loss of almost a million subscribers between April and July this year. In addition, over the last few months, Hulu, HBO Max and Spotify raised their monthly subscription fees.

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Criminals are hacking pharmacy accounts to steal THIS drug

When you need medication, you must go to a doctor, get a prescription and collect the medicine from a pharmacy. It’s a regulated industry, and for the most part, healthcare workers must follow strict guidelines. Picking up medications for a parent or kid? Tap or click for a free tool to save money.

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Facebook scam: Watch out for this new trick to steal your cash

Your social media information is more valuable than you think. Sure, criminals can cause a lot of harm if they get their hands on your credit card, but they can do much damage with your social media account. Tap or click here for 10 accounts more valuable to cybercriminals than your credit card.

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