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15 best tech gadgets of 2019
The end of 2019 is near and you know what that means. We’re going to be seeing all kinds of “Best of” lists over the next few weeks.
The top 100 songs of 2019 and the highest-grossing movies of the year, just to name a couple. Since music isn’t our expertise we’ll shy away from bringing you the best 25 albums of the year.
This streaming mistake can cost you hundreds of dollars
Remember when Netflix changed the way we watched movies at home? No more spending Friday night wandering through the video store trying to find a flick you haven’t already seen. Now, we can stream those Hollywood blockbusters without ever having to leave the house.
Controversial ‘I Am Jesus Christ’ video game set to be released
What are some of the most iconic characters in video game history? Some might say Mario, or Sonic the Hedgehog. Others might say Master Chief of Halo fame, or maybe the lovable Pikachu from the Pokemon series.
But if we’re talking characters in terms of actual, global fame outside of gaming, a newcomer has arrived that eclipses every other: Jesus Christ. This should come as no surprise, as gamemakers are willing to do anything to make money. Tap or click here to see how.
Easily download YouTube videos with this free tool
Everyone has a favorite YouTube video, or even a few. You head back and watch them on repeat, whether it’s your favorite live performance or a comedy sketch you can’t stop laughing at.
Given YouTube videos’ ephemeral nature, one day that clip may no longer be there. Perhaps your favorite video is a few copyright strikes away from being removed. What if the original poster decides to close their account? Several things could happen, leaving you without your go-to clips.
Your smartphone is listening to you - here's how to make it stop
It happens to everyone. You’re talking about something you want to buy, like a new set of Apple AirPods. Then you open your phone and there are ads on social media for AirPods. How did this happen?
It’s an uncanny experience, and millions of people have reported these strange coincidences. Massive tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook have confirmed that some anonymized interactions with their respective smart speakers were were recorded and transcribed. Tap or click here to see what Amazon does with the voice data it harvests. While there’s been no concrete evidence, many Americans believe their phones also routinely collect their voice data and use it for marketing purposes.
Girl thrown 'across the room' after electric shock from phone charger
One of the most important roles of a parent is keeping children safe. These days, many of the dangers kids face are tech-related.
Who are they speaking with online? What information are they sharing? So many things to worry about. That’s why setting boundaries is so important. To help, Kim created a technology contract that acts as an agreement between you and your children. Tap or click here to download the free contract now.
Don't fall for this kidnapping hoax spreading across Facebook
If you’ve read any fake news stories lately there’s a good chance you found it on Facebook. That’s because too many people who don’t actually know the facts about something share inaccurate stories on the social media site and they go viral.
Convincing terrorist scam is spreading
Scams come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: tricking you into parting with your hard earned cash. Fraudsters usually resort to deception, but sometimes, they’ll try terror and fear tactics. Tap or click here to see the top 6 worst scams spreading around the internet.
Hackers have a shocking new tactic to scam you with fake products
As we’ve reported before, data is big business. Knowing exactly who your customers are, what they’re buying and where they’re buying it is critical for marketers and corporations today. That’s why they’re willing to pay top dollar to companies that extract the most data. Tap or click here to see how Facebook does this.
Your Twitter account could be shut down if you don't log in soon
If you have a love-hate relationship with social media, it’s understandable. Let’s face it, sites like Facebook have been causing problems for users for years.
From the Facebook app eating up all your gadget’s storage space and draining your battery, to letting users down by not taking care of their privacy, there are plenty of reasons to walk away. Tap or click here to learn how to strengthen your Facebook privacy settings.