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It seems, yes, Google’s smart assistant is always listening. What can you do about it? Plus, a tricky scam is back with a new name, and find out how email aliases can clean up your inbox and protect your privacy.
Tags: Google, privacy, scam, Smart Assistant
Everybody loves a good shopping spree, but the pandemic has made it a bit tricky to go to a mall. To satisfy the purchasing bug, millions have turned to online shopping through sites like Amazon or Walmart.
If you needed any further proof of this, look at the numbers from this year’s Prime Day. The sales for the annual shopping day that rivals Black Friday topped $10 billion and surpassed last year’s sales figures.
Buying a new car can be a stressful event. You could spend a lot of money, and if something goes wrong, you could be stuck with a bad deal. You also shouldn’t be paying more for unnecessary features or fees you don’t know about.
You wouldn’t think your local gas station is a hotspot for cybercriminals. But you’d be wrong. These crafty thieves have been ripping people off for years at gas stations.
The common method is through card skimming and can be done in the blink of an eye. Criminals attach a card reading device to the pay point at the pump and capture your credit or debit card’s details. Tap or click here to see the difference between skimmers and shimmers.
Drones are no longer just for military use. These days anyone with a few extra bucks and some aerial curiosity can get into the drone game. They’re great for capturing footage in hard-to-reach areas. Tap or click here for details on Amazon’s security drone.
All of us struggle with this, no matter our age. It’s the reason people carry magnifying glasses or have $2 drug store reading glasses scattered all over the house, your bag and car.
It’s difficult to read, isn’t it? Of course, if you’re an avid reader, you know that you can buy large-print novels and non-fiction books online, download FREE online books or check them out at your public library.
Think about all the devices you use daily. Your phone, tablet, TV, gaming console, streaming boxes, thermostat, smart speaker, etc. Depending on the model, they can communicate with each other, opening up new features and increasing usefulness.
Medical debt is squashing American families across the country. In 2017, 19% of households who received care couldn’t afford to pay for it upfront, the U.S. Census Bureau found. They were in debt for an average of $2,000.
Are you ready to start exploring the world again? Most people are after the crazy year we just went through.
But before you go booking a vacation rental, we need to share some helpful advice with you. Vacation rental scams are getting trickier, and they’re not easy to spot. Tap or click here for red flags to watch for.
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly fading away in large parts of the country, millions of Americans are still financially struggling. The government has implemented several strategies to help those in need through stimulus checks and economic recovery plans.
It’s another Fourth of July and another excuse to revel in being an American! Today is all about red, white and blue, flags aflutter everywhere, and don’t forget spirited, patriotic music and fireworks this evening!
It’s also summertime, the hot time of year when we’re kicking back with family and have a few extra hours to spend. Why not play a movie with your loved ones? Tap or click here for the 13 best sites to watch movies for free.
