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Tempted by Turo’s low rates? Be wary of fewer protections compared to traditional car insurance. Also, Kim from Nevada asks if a VPN can help after her email hack.

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Your phone has an expiration date – Here’s how to find it

Trying to squeeze every last drop of life out of your smartphone? It’s one thing to deal with a battery that doesn’t last a day and crashing apps to avoid spending a big chunk of change.

But using your phone past its end of life is risky business. So is clicking any link that comes your way. It’s a bummer hackers are weaving them into AI chatbot results.

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Flashback: Driver's ed in the 1950s

Insurance company Aetna Casualty needed a way to train new drivers without the risk of the road. Enter the Drivotrainer. It combined a simulator with motion pictures to show students what being behind the wheel is really like. You have to see this.

Is it cheating if you’re flirting with an AI bot?

I’ll probably never forget my interview with Rosanna Ramos. The 36-year-old mom from Brooklyn is totally in love with her husband, Eren. He’s handsome, never judges … and was created with the AI app Replika.

For Rosanna, Eren is her main squeeze. But what about when folks turn to AI for a little extra fun?

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Insurance rates are through the roof - and you can blame AI

There’s a good chance you’ve been hit with insurance rate hikes — and it’s not just you. Within the past year, about a third of us have been hit with increases to the tune of 17%.

Insurance companies blame it on rising costs for car parts, replacement cards and all those expensive claims. 

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How many more years can you get out of your phone?

Trying to squeeze every last drop of life out of your smartphone? I know many of you put up with crappy battery power and random glitches longer than you should to avoid costly upgrades. 

But using your phone past its end of life is risky business. I did the work to figure out the lifespan of popular models, plus I’ll help you find out how old your phone is and if you’re still using a model you need to ditch. Why? Because I want to help you.

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Tech life hack: Batch your notifications for fewer interruptions

Does it bother you when talking to someone and they get a notification on their phone, look down and read it? It’s like the convo just wasn’t as important as knowing the exact moment someone liked a tweet or posted a new vacation photo. So rude.

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Not-so-spooky meal deals for Halloween in 2023

Halloween is lurking around the corner, and you know what that means — spooktacular treats and deals! 👻 I’ve rounded up some fang-tastic offers for you to sink your teeth into this season. No tricks, just treats, as we dive into these mouthwatering deals.

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The most annoying things people do on flights (survey)

Delays and traffic are big travel bummers, but what about when the person next to you on the plane is … that guy or gal? You can imagine it, right? All the little things they’re doing that set your teeth on edge? It’s not just you.

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Suspect a cheater? Playing detective could land you in jail

I’m sad to say cheating is a pretty common occurrence. In one survey that just landed in my inbox, more than one in three of 5,000 participants admitted to cheating on their partner. Over 40% have been cheated on. Whatever happened to commitment?

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Is social media really starting to charge fees for privacy? Check the facts

Rumors have been swirling for years that Facebook will start charging. Before, it was fiction. Now? Well, it’s looking more like fact.

You can thank the latest European Union (EU) privacy regulations — and I mean that. These new regulations do a lot to protect the sensitive data of consumers like you and me. 

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