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Microchips could replace credit cards — would you get one?
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You won't believe the 'shocking' ways your Facebook photos are tracked
If you had any doubts that Facebook continues to play fast and loose with your data, a recent discovery will re-affirm your suspicions. It’s already hard enough to stop advertisers from following you around online, but this revelation sheds some light on why the privacy methods we’ve tried so far might not have been all that effective.
Why you never see brilliant blue fireworks
What’s in a firework? I’m sure you know some of it at least — a bit of gunpowder, a dash of color-changing chemicals, and a propellant to launch them into the air, right? Well, the chemistry behind fireworks is a lot more complex. Even tiny details like color are fragile enough to restrict firework makers. Now, see why blue varieties of fireworks are a rare breed to see.
Can I use my iPhone while it charges?
Lithium-ion batteries, like the ones found in cellphones, can occasionally be dangerous. If they overheat and explode they can do major damage, which is why hoverboards aren’t allowed on public modes of transportation anymore. Cheap ones occasionally caught fire, and it wasn’t worth endangering a ton of people.
Best free email program for Windows, Mac and Linux
With the number of business and consumer emails sent and received every day expected to exceed 293 billion this year, it seems everyone’s inbox is always overflowing. One downside to such a volume of email is that most inboxes are cluttered and unmanageable. A great way to take care of this problem is to take Kim’s recommendation and download this free email program.
This hotel room has a Boeing 737 Flight Simulator in it
A Tokyo hotel has a suite that contains a full-sized Boeing 737 Simulator in it. It may sound crazy but it also sounds like fun. We have all the details in case you end up in Japan and want to try it out for yourself.
7 eBooks you need to download right now
Looking for some easy reads that will also help you live a better digital life? Kim and her team have collected some of their best-performing eBooks for you to download. You’ll find eBooks for online dating, Windows users, using an Amazon Echo, converting your home to a smart home and starting your own blog. These are must-reads for living a better digital life!
6 ways to protect your phone from hackers, snoops and intruders
Your phone, in many ways, is your life. You use it for family communications, work-related business, and leisure time. Odds are, if someone were able to get a hold of your device, it’d be easy to learn an uncomfortable amount of personal information — maybe even enough to blackmail you, scam you, or threaten your privacy further.
Facebook now allows you to opt out of one of their creepiest features
As Facebook tries to rehabilitate its image as a creeper, the company is supposedly offering more “transparency.” Now, Facebook is providing users information about the ads they see on their feeds. But does Facebook truly have our best interests in mind? Don’t count on it!
Secret hacks to improve your Netflix experience
Let’s face it, when someone shares their Netflix account with you, that is the ultimate Netflix hack. Komando.com has also assembled this list of “hacks” that will make your Netflix experience so much better.
Companies you didn't know that are owned by Amazon
We all know Amazon is a huge, huge company. But selling products through its website isn’t the only way the company is so successful. Over the year, Amazon has acquired tons of other companies that have expanded its base. Here’s a list of companies you didn’t know Amazon owns and ways to get exclusive deals if you’re a Prime member.