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How scammers are using the coronavirus to steal and defraud

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Where there’s fear, scammers are quick to follow. The coronavirus has people across the world scared, and criminals are taking advantage. If you’re seeing texts, emails and social media posts claiming there’s new information you need to know, think twice before you click.

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Can you trust movie reviews from Rotten Tomatoes? Not really - here's why

There’s a movie your friend wants to see, but the trailer doesn’t blow you away. So you go to RottenTomatoes.com to see if the movie is worth your time.

We understand why that’s your first instinct. Rotten Tomatoes has a reputation for telling you if reviewers enjoyed a movie, and the Audience Score tells you if other people did, too. Tap or click here to learn how to spot fake online reviews.

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Critical Bluetooth flaw exposes your phone to malware - here's how to patch it

Computer hacks are old news. Phone hacks, regardless of operating system, are the hot new challenge for ambitious criminals. On the whole, it’s trickier to crack a smartphone OS, that’s why it’s such an issue when a major exploit is found.

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What is the broomstick challenge? Another hoax 'sweeping' the internet

Kids these days. Give them a minute alone online and they’ll find some bizarre or potentially dangerous way to entertain themselves. That’s typically the reason why so many strange social media challenges emerge; and once they get popular enough, there’s no stopping the spread.

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Binge everything in 10 minutes or less with this new streaming service

Since the mid-2010s, short-form videos have been some of the most popular means of viral entertainment. Apps like TikTok, Snapchat and Vine have changed the way we consume content, proving short videos still have staying power in a digital ecosystem that demands “engagement.”

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Samsung's 'Ultra' new 5G smartphone comes with ultra-high price tag

It’s a new year, and Samsung has big plans for its flagship line of smartphones and accessories. At the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event, the South Korean telecom giant brought its A-game, and left the tech press dazzled with previews of new gear.

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Coronavirus rumors: Can you guess what's real and what's fake?

What a year the past month and a half have been, huh? There have been so many crazy headlines recently that it certainly feels like time has slowed down. But of all the news circulating since the start of the year, few stories have been as impactful or scary as the coronavirus outbreak in China.

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Next update could let you use your phone to unlock and start your car

It’s been over three decades since Marty McFly and Doc Brown took to the skies with a flying car in “Back to the Future Part II.” We haven’t quite reached those heights when it comes to car technology but we have seen some pretty amazing improvements over the years.

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10 clever ways Alexa can help you set the mood on Valentine's Day

Wherefore art thou Romeo, Michael, John or whatever your name might be? Hopefully out preparing for the most romantic day of the year: Valentine’s Day! V-day is the one day you gift your significant other liquor-laden chocolates, bountiful bouquets and loads of sweet nothings, just because you can.

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Watch legendary 1895 train scene in 4K thanks to AI

Pop quiz: When did people first start shooting movies? You might be tempted to answer, “The 1910s” or “The 1920s,” but you’d be wrong. As it turns out, the Lumière brothers released their earliest films during the 1890s, and some simple footage goes back even further to the 1870s.

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Tech how-to: Search printed text with your phone's camera

Most Windows and Mac users are familiar with keyboard shortcuts. If you aren’t, you should be. These key combinations make it simple to perform a variety of tasks on your desktop that can save time and make you more productive.

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