Health apps exposing secrets, $2M IG influencer scam & Siri's triggering words

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Plus, homeowners beware! There’s a sneaky mortgage scam making the rounds. How one gal turned her side hustle doing the laundry into $24K a month, uncover your full Facebook comment history and the tech you never clean … but really should.

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You’ve heard of .com, what about .dad?

Move over .com and .org. Google just introduced eight new top-level domains that can be used for websites or email addresses. 

Drumroll, please …

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Augmented reality keyboard

The Spacetop is a keyboard connected to a pair of augmented reality glasses. Put them on to see a massive 100-inch screen only you can see.

Bored? Download one of these 8 great iPad games

Your iPad can be the ultimate entertainment machine. Not only can you use it to stream your favorite movies and TV shows, but you can also play some of today’s hottest games.

Don’t know where to begin? We have you covered. Here are eight of today’s best games that you can download and play on your iPad.

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Why the lightbulb might be the most important invention ever

The lightbulb has been around for nearly 150 years. This simple device uses electricity to heat a small piece of filament so that it glows brightly. But, this simple invention led to an enormous amount of additional discoveries that you may not realize.

Smartphone warning: Check these settings NOW on your iPhone or Android

Criminals can hack almost any device connected to the internet. Given the massive amounts of photos, videos and personal information stored on your smartphone, they are significant targets.

That’s why you must take preventative steps to protect them as best you can. Tap or click here for three steps to protect your phone from hackers.

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AI cheating scandal or cranky professor?

A Texas A&M professor failed more than half his students for using ChatGPT to write their papers. The problem? Most of them probably didn’t.

Unfortunately, Dr. Jared Mumm is more of a “fail first, ask questions later” kinda guy.

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Physics explains why the letter Y is a vowel (and sometimes W)

We all know the saying A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y are vowels. While this is technically correct, there is more going on than simple linguistics. Some say W also falls into this category. Here’s why.

A gator in a stormwater pipe

Workers in Oviedo, Florida, sent a robotic cam into a storm drain to investigate potholes … and found what may be your worst nightmare: A huge alligator.

7 clever uses for your smart doorbell camera

Smart doorbell cameras add a ton of value to your life. Not only do they make you feel more secure in your home, but they can deter criminals, too. If you let a burglar know you’re watching them, they may be too spooked to try anything.

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Smile! You’re on cam at the airport

Be on the lookout for face-scanning tech next time you fly. Airports in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando and a few other cities are using facial recognition to speed up the security process. Worth it or invasive? Depends on who you ask.

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