Tech Refresh: FTC has questions for Big Tech, goodbye to Flash, top kitchen gadgets

December 18, 2020

This week, the team from Komando.com breaks down the FTC order to Big Tech companies and what it could reveal about how your data is used. Plus, it’s time to say goodbye to internet icon Adobe Flash, and package and shipping delays are officially here. And Allie pulls out all the stops to fool Mike and Ben in Brand New or Not True.

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How to get an iPhone 12 without paying a dime

This year, it’s not about how far apart we are — it’s about how close we can be.

Luckily, our phones, laptops and other gadgets can help us stay connected this holiday season. Unfortunately, the latest tech isn’t always affordable. Good news: T-Mobile is now offering two exclusive holiday deals to help you upgrade your gear at no cost.

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These creepy 3D masks are copies of real faces

This year has had no shortage of weird ideas, wonderful inventions and bizarre conspiracy theories. But a creator in Japan is taking mask-wearing to a complete and frankly rather creepy, new level.

Shuhei Okawara’s face masks won’t protect you from the COVID-19 virus, but they will definitely ensure that other people stay far, far away from you. Taking the term literally, Okawara’s creations are hyper-realistic copies of real faces. Tap or click for DIY instructions on making cloth face masks.

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Honda recalls 1.4 million vehicles - check to see if yours is on the list

Recalls happen more often than you may be aware of. Some of them are not very important in nature, and others are massive that put you and your entire family at risk of injury.

The largest auto recall in history got even bigger last month when nearly 6 million vehicles were added to the already enormous list of affected cars. Tap or click here for details on this historically massive recall.

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Watch the crazy video of an iPhone falling from a plane - and what happened next

With smartphones selling for over $1,000 these days, the last thing you need is to drop them and cause serious damage. A normal drop from your hand to the ground is scary enough, but you won’t believe what a Brazilian documentary filmmaker went through. Tap or click here for the best protective phone cases for everyone.

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The worst identity theft scam you've never heard of

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for fraudsters and online scammers. Most people are rushing to buy Christmas presents, and criminals will use an online shopping scam to steal your personal and banking information.

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Learn how to code in your free time

Everyone’s saying it, from the ads on TV to the kid next door: Coding is the hottest thing on the planet. Stories abound of people taking a few months of classes, then walking right into a six-figure job that pays more in a month than some people make in a lifetime. Now that you know how important it is, let’s dive into how you can learn how to code in no time.

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How to watch ‘Die Hard’ and all your other favorite Christmas movies this season

It’s time to revive an important annual debate: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? We could argue about this all day — but if you go to Netflix, you’ll discover a shocking lack of “Die Hard” to use as evidence. ‘Tis the season to be thankful, though: If you use ExpressVPN, you can access a Netflix library where “Die Hard” is actually available.

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Get your prescriptions by mail? Your medication could be at risk

We finally have some good news about the pandemic. An approved vaccine began distribution around the U.S. Monday, hopefully leading to life returning to normal soon. Of course, scammers are already taking advantage of this. Tap or click here to see four ways they’re out to get you.

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Social media to the rescue when 92-year-old man loses college jacket

Social media can be a dangerous place. We hear the stories all the time, from Facebook’s privacy issues to the toxic misinformation that’s spread without much thought. Facebook was even slapped with a couple of antitrust lawsuits over its alleged bad behavior.

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Disney+ is getting a ton of new shows - and the price is going up

Many of us would be lost without streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, even during a normal year. Throw in a pandemic, and people are relying on them even more.

Streaming services are like chips — you can’t eat just one, and prices can add up quickly if you’re paying for multiple options. Tap or click here to find out which popular live TV streaming service recently raised its monthly rates.

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