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Hackers managed to shut down one of the largest gas pipelines in the U.S. What else could they do? Plus, the voice of Alexa revealed, a massive Dogecoin scam operation hits for $5 million, and a handy travel hack.
Tags: Amazon, hackers, scam, travel
Problems with your electricity or gas supply can often result in a call-out to your utility company. It’s an inconvenience, but luckily afterward, you should be connected again. For most of us, we hardly ever have to call a utility company.
In 1991 a Japanese physicist created a new form of carbon. These tiny threads of carbon turned out to be amazingly strong and durable. Now known as carbon nanotubes, this amazing material is set to make an enormous impact on the world of engineering. But how exactly will it be used?
Gas prices can be volatile; we all know that. But did you know gas prices in your city could vary by as much as 20%? That’s a huge disparity. And it can cost you a significant amount of money if you’re filling up at higher-priced gas stations unnecessarily.
How often do you go over your mobile phone bill at the end of the month? Tap or click here for five ways to save money on your phone bill. Have you ever noticed anything strange, like a large number of text messages? If you have, you may have fallen victim to a dangerous new scam.
Many office workers have been able to work from home during the pandemic. Various systems should have been put in place for all employees to remain in contact, especially when the boss needs something. Apps and services like Microsoft’s Outlook have a variety of communications tools built-in.
Everybody loves a good sale or being offered a steep discount. But if that isn’t possible, you have probably opted for a free trial of a service or website. Knowing that they don’t intend to make a purchase, most cancel the trial before it expires.
Moving across state lines or switching network providers can force you to get a new mobile number. It’s annoying to tell all your contacts that your number has changed, but it must be done if you want to remain in communication.
Jet packs used to be just a thing in science fiction movies. But they have finally become a reality. The British military is trying out these amazing pieces of tech to board ships, and seeing them in action is truly amazing.
The advent of circuitry has allowed us to create and develop complex electrical systems and gadgets. Made from thousands of small parts, silicone, and conductive materials, it drives much of today’s tech devices.
This creates a serious problem, though. Technology has advanced at such a blistering pace that the world relies on having enough components to drive the machine. A global shortage of a crucial ingredient is now threatening certain devices.
Our smartphones connect us to the world around us and never had this been more apparent than now. Though pandemic-related restrictions have been easing for some time, many people are still working from home. Online shopping is as ubiquitous as ever and we still rely on video calls to keep in touch with family, friends and coworkers.
