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Celebrity mashup photos go viral. Can you guess who's who?
How well do you know your favorite celebrities? Could you pick them out of a crowd of people? A popular Instagram user is taking celebrity headshots and fusing them to make uncanny faces that are almost real enough to throw you off. These viral photos might make your mind short-circuit!
Sophisticated spyware targets iPhones and Android -- check your phone now
Apple has long been praised for its dedication to protecting your data, security and privacy on your iPhone. Because of that, everyone seems to be in agreement that iOS is generally much safer than Android.
Why? Well, for one, it’s relatively easier on Android to install apps from third-party sources, either directly from the web, unauthorized app stores or via locally saved installers (known as “APK” files). In iOS, third-party app sources were usually exclusively available for jailbroken iPhones only.
See what your neighbors are up to with this local social media site
There is a social media platform that is a little different than Facebook. It has the same type of features, but it’s more in tune for what is happening down the street, not across the country. It’s designed for locals to use for events and discussion on happenings within their own neighborhoods. Now, it’s easier than ever to connect with people you can actually meet in real life.
Wearable Android gadgets that can save your life
Wearable technology is saving lives. The Apple Watch has gotten press for helping a man who suffers from pulmonary embolism and for spurring a teen with kidney failure to seek treatment, but Android users also have options for health-focused wearables. Today, you can choose from a capable crop of Android-compatible smartwatches and other gadgets geared for tracking your health and fitness. I’ll show you which ones will work the best at keeping you fit, healthy and safe.
Google Play Store still filled with violent games for kids
Protecting kids from violent apps and games can be difficult. One reason is that some are incorrectly rated in app stores. Find out what’s wrong with the rating system and what you can do to help police them for children’s safety.
Another hidden cam found in a rental - here's how to protect yourself
We recently discussed the prevalence of cameras in every part of our lives. From your phone, to your desktop, and even to your smart home and office, there’s no escaping them!
Wouldn’t it be nice to take a vacation from the cameras all around us? Well, as spooky as it sounds, your vacation rental might be spying on you, too. A New Zealand family learned this truth the hard way during a recent stay at an Airbnb property.
See who's calling you with video ringtones for your smartphone
Ringtones are so 2009. We live in an age where smartphones are prevalent and we share video clips, memes, and other media, why not make the jump to video ringtones? While you’re at it, why not improve your caller ID experience overall with an interesting new app?
Robocalls changing for the worse, so don't get scammed
Anyone can hack into your locked phone to send a text or make a call
Apple’s Siri has a frightening flaw that really puts your privacy at risk. If you don’t take precautionary steps to block it, anyone nearby has the power to send malicious texts or even make calls from your iPhone. Don’t let this happen to you, follow these easy tips to protect your privacy now.
7 iPhone insider tricks to get the best video
Your iPhone is capable of more than you might know. Acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh shot an entire movie on an iPhone, and he’s not the only one to try it. You don’t have to be set on conquering the arthouse theater circuit to make a great video of your own with your iPhone. You just need to know a few tips to spruce up your smartphone filmmaking skills.