Heated seat scandal, pay with your palm, Meta bot hates Meta

November 28, 2022

Why aren’t Americans buying electric vehicles? The answer might surprise you. Plus, BMW owners are mad at a new subscription and Facebook’s newest chatbot hates Facebook. Also, you don’t need to swipe your credit card to pay anymore. Just hold out your hand. After a machine scans your palm, you’re good to go. Here’s why you should be worried.

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Top 3 holiday scams you and your loved ones need to know about

‘Tis the season of lights, and you can already see the decorations going up everywhere. If you plan to buy decor online, be careful! Scammers are hitting the market with false ads and lousy merchandise. Tap or click here for holiday decoration scams to watch out for.

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Scientists explain exactly what a T-Rex would taste like

Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years. Recent scientific advancements suggest we’re getting close to bringing some of them back. So that begs the question, what would they taste like? Well, the answer might not be what you think.

How to spot hidden surveillance cameras in your Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rentals

It’s happened to me. You check into a vacation rental, get settled in and spot surveillance cameras. Even when the cameras are technically allowed, it’s very alarming.

Prepared to be shocked. Cameras can hide in vents, lamps, power outlets and even unassuming objects like humidifiers and TV remote controls. You must see these cameras to believe they exist. Tap or click for 10 hidden cameras so sneaky you’d never know they were there.

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How to record stories from grandma, grandpa and older relatives in your life

If you’re a sentimental person who takes pride in the past, here’s a new way to connect with relatives. Ask them if they’re up for recording family history. This will be easy if you have anyone who loves to share stories, recipes or wisdom.

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If you get an email with this phone number, don't call! It's a money-stealing scam

Thieves are out in full force during the holidays looking to rip off people shopping for gifts. Some have even gone so far as to devise elaborate schemes to trick you out of personal information and steal your money. Tap or click here for details on holiday scams making the rounds and how to outsmart them.

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Watch out for these Amazon scams during your holiday shopping

The holiday season is prime time for scammers. People are in a rush, looking for deals and trying to find exactly what they want, which leads to careless decisions.

Christmas lights are already going up, and you can hear holiday tunes everywhere. If you want to shop for decorations online, be careful! Scammers are out in full force with fake ads and shoddy merchandise. Tap or click here for holiday decoration scams to watch out for.

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Home security tip: How to monitor gun safes, medicine cabinets, workshops and more

Smart home products aren’t new to the market, but they are becoming more affordable to make your daily life safer and easier.

If you’re new to the smart home game, start with a must for keeping your home protected 24/7. Our sponsor, SimpliSafe. Those old-school security companies that send a pushy salesperson to your door with a three-year contract and installers are so 20 years ago.

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Can't get together with everyone this year? 6 games to play together online

Have you decided to stay home for the holidays this year? If so, you don’t have to miss out on family time. You can video chat with friends and family no matter where they live. Tap or click here for 11 Zoom tricks you’ll wish you’d known sooner.

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Get a free Samsung Galaxy S22 if you hurry - Here’s how

If you’ve been putting off upgrading your phone because new models are just too expensive, it’s time to consider switching carriers. It’s a smart way to score a deal on a pricey piece of tech.

We found a great offer we had to pass along: Switch to T-Mobile and you can get a Samsung Galaxy S22 for free with 24 monthly bill credits when you switch to their Magenta MAX plan. That’s a $799.99 value. Plus, get a Galaxy Watch4 with 24 monthly bill credits with activation of a Watch line.

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Here's what adding your number to the National Do Not Call Registry does

Most people don’t even reach for their phone when caller ID doesn’t identify the caller. When it says unknown caller or private, there is a good chance it’s a robocall or a telemarketer. Tap or click here to see the top five scam calls and what you can do to get them to finally stop.

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