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5 hidden spy cams you have to see to believe
In decades past, computers filled entire buildings. Now, you carry one around in your pocket that weighs less than the shoes on your feet.
But just like phones, one other type of tech has grown even smaller over time: cameras. You already know about the one in your smartphone, but tiny cameras are everywhere — and they’re often used in the creepiest ways. Tap or click to learn more about the threat of hidden cameras in our modern age.
Don't fall for this scam site that promises to pay you back for data breaches
So many data breaches have happened in the past 12 months that it’s hard to keep track of them all. Each one had unique effects on their respective industries, and naturally, consumers are the ones paying the price for negligence and poor cybersecurity.
You have to see this video of a man who took a selfie every day for 20 years
Do you ever wonder how much your appearance has changed over the last two decades? Wouldn’t it be great if you had taken pictures over that period of time to know exactly how you’ve transformed?
Well, one man had the foresight to do just that. He took a selfie every day for 20 years and turned it into an amazing video.
This new search engine's focus is privacy, but will it really protect you?
Verizon is one of the biggest companies in the United States, and oversees numerous other businesses we’re all familiar with. It’s Yahoo’s parent company and owns AOL, Engadget, TechCrunch and more.
As you can see, the company isn’t averse to trying out new things. It even managed to cut a deal with Disney that gives Verizon subscribers a year of Disney+ at no additional cost. Tap or click to learn how to get Disney+ for free if you’re on Verizon Wireless.
SIM swap fraud: Protect yourself from this dangerous attack
Do you know what a SIM card is? It’s that little chip inside your smartphone to identify you within the cell network that assigns your phone number. It’s something you never think about unless something goes wrong with your phone.
8 Apple Maps tricks you have to try
Apple Maps is far from Apple’s most popular app. In fact, it tends to be outright deleted or ignored while users turn to third-party apps like Waze or even Google Maps.
We understand the lack of love for the app — to a degree. Some apps have some pretty crazy features! Tap or click here to learn about navigation apps with celebrity voices. But there are plenty of perks in Apple Maps; they’re just not that well-known.
Get free chicken nuggets at Chick-fil-A by doing this one thing
Promotions are par for the course in the fast food industry. It’s not uncommon to see coupons appear in your mail for discounted burgers and fries, or maybe even free drinks with your order. Companies push these incentives to drive business — and food is one of the best motivators there is.
9 new designs and features Facebook is changing this week
We’ve been telling you about a myriad of Facebook problems for years now. Whether it’s data leaks or breaching its users’ trust, the company just has a terrible track record.
Even adjusting your Facebook settings to beef up privacy doesn’t really help. Tap or click here to learn about Facebook tracking users’ location despite permission settings.
Easy trick to find any photo on your phone
Thanks, in part, to the high-quality lenses on smartphones these days, everyone’s a photographer.
How inspired are folks behind a mobile device? Reports indicate people worldwide snap over 1 trillion images a year. That’s a whole lot of inspiration! Tap or click to learn 5 ways to use your phone’s camera like a pro.
Shocking: People finding pics of deceased loved ones on Google Maps
When you fire up Google Maps, you probably think of it as more of a digital navigator than a tour guide or travel slideshow. Nevertheless, people love to explore the world with Google Street View.
But Google Maps, and by extension Street View, also collects a staggering amount of data about local users. Sometimes, Street View will even let you take a trip back in time to see what a location looked like years ago. Tap or click to learn how to use Street View History.