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Can you tell what’s fact or fiction? Here are tips to identify fakes, in just 60 seconds.

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Tech trick: Pin important messages on your iPhone so you don’t forget about them

Social media platforms let you pin a post to the top of your page so your audience always sees it first. You don’t have to be an influencer to unleash the power of pinning.

Now you can do the same thing on your iPhone and computer. Go ahead and save entire conversations or pin just important links and computer programs.

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Bird’s eye view of battle in Ukraine

The Wall Street Journal has exclusive drone footage from Ukraine, capturing the poignant moments leading up to the surrender of Russian soldier Ruslan Anitin. This raw and riveting glimpse into the world of warfare showcases the heart-wrenching decisions faced by those on the front lines. Prepare for a powerful and thought-provoking experience.

Spotify's top 5 most soothing tracks

When you’re not unwinding with me and my shows, turn to music to chill. Spotify just released its list of most relaxing songs based on 76,000 tracks. Find out if your favorites made the list and learn how to use music to re-tune your mood.

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5 new tricks scammers are using now

In our ever-more-connected world, just navigating our favorite sites and services can feel like stepping into a minefield. From shady emails to dodgy social media messages to scammers gaming search engine results to steal your clicks. You have to know where it’s safe to tread, and that means knowing how to spot scammers.

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How long does it take light to travel around the Earth?

The speed of light is 671 million miles an hour. How long would it take for it to travel around the earth?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th anniversary

Microsoft’s back at it with Flight Simulator 2024. In the 40th anniversary edition of the game (yes, it’s that old), you’ll get new missions like firefighting, hot air ballooning and skydiving.

How certain a 911 caller was that the thing he saw was “not human”

About an hour after Las Vegas police witnessed an unidentified object falling from the sky, a Vegas area man reportedly saw a 10-foot-tall extra-terrestrial in his backyard with “big, shiny eyes.” The police visit determined that the report was “unfounded,” but I’ll let you judge the video footage for yourself.

Utah Mom accused of murder Google Searches reveal motives

I’m sure you’ve heard this story in the news. A Utah mom, Kouri Richins, was arrested last month. Police allege she killed her husband by poisoning him with fentanyl … before she wrote a children’s book about grief. 

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Your boss('s robot) is watching

Companies using tech to keep an eye on employees is nothing new. But the spyware that tallies productivity and ensures you’re logged in on time is so last decade. We’re living in an AI world, folks.

Let’s look at what might be taking a close look at you or someone you know who’s working remotely. 

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How noise-canceling earbuds work

How do noise-canceling earbuds … cancel noise? It seems simple, but it’s super high-tech. Watch this video to see how layers of algorithms work together to figure out sounds that need to be dropped.