When do our phones track us the most? Not when you think!

Open/download audioWe know our phones track our every action. If you assume the tracking data moves during the day, you’d be wrong. Nighttime, when you’re sound asleep, is when tracking data really gets to work. But you can stop the nighttime traffic.  

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Technology that helped find lost hiker may one day rescue you

A father armed only with tech-savvy, persistence and hope found his lost daughter with technology that he plans to share with the world. In fact, his technique may change how law enforcement and search parties rescue lost people.

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Security breach: Major social platform hacked

A recent breach of one of the most popular news aggregation apps is already making waves in the world of cybersecurity. Hackers were able to break into the backdoor of the app — potentially stealing databases containing email addresses, usernames, and passwords. Even worse — this app connects with all of the most popular social networks on the web, meaning the hackers might have access to your other accounts as well! If you care about securing your data, or just want to know if you were affected by this breach, you’ll want to read on for all of the details.

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How to stop annoying notifications on your iPhone

It’s hard to imagine a time without smartphones. Our lives are now lived to a soundtrack of pings, beeps, rings and musical tones as our helpful digital companions alert us to every little message, email or app notification. It’s time to take control of these well-meaning interruptions on your iPhone.

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What's new in Windows 10 -- should you even update?

We’ve touched on the risks that come with updating to the newest version of Windows. But the latest edition offers major changes that make an already solid operating system even more easy to use and master. Are these new features filled with glitches and bugs? We’ll break down the changes for you, as well as our take on whether you should make the jump.

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Facebook helps advertisers target you based on your credit score

Facebook’s at it again. Now you have to be careful about what you share on Facebook because it could let advertisers guess your credit score. We all know Facebook harvests our personal data and sells or gives it to third-parties. What you may not know is that it also siphons your past locations, interests, demographic information and friend groups.

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Ready to party like it's 2007? Apple's iPod touch is back!

If you’ve been patiently waiting for an updated iPod touch, Apple has a refreshed version on the way. It’s been 4 years since the previous model, and there are a few minor modifications with the latest. But why would Apple choose to release a new iPod touch?

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3 music recognition apps to tell you 'What's that song?'

You’ve got a song stuck in your head, but you can’t place the artist or name. Or, you’re out and about and you hear a great song and you must add it to your library … but what’s the name? There are several apps for that, and we’ve vetted three of them for you, that will identify songs based on your question, by tapping and listening, or by searching lyrics.

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Free app safely records your doctor's visits

Regardless of whether it’s you or a close relative who has been diagnosed with a serious disease, it is important to understand the information a doctor is giving you. With consultations lasting only 20 minutes or sho, it is difficult to digest what is being said, much less understood. A new app has been developed to help you record the information the doctor is relaying to you and share it with members of your family.

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YouTube finally figures out that drinking bleach is not a 'miracle' cure

Misinformation is a serious problem on YouTube, and it’s starting to get people hurt. A perfect example is “Miracle Mineral Solution,” a chemical tonic promoted by a healer and self-proclaimed “space bishop.” According to him, this medicine can cure a variety of ailments — including autism. But make no mistake, Miracle Mineral Solution does nothing of the sort. It’s actually a completely different chemical, one that’s poisonous if swallowed: bleach. Worse yet, people are actually consuming it!

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Update: Google Trips app discontinued

Taking a dream vacation is something most of us, well, dream about. The fun begins as soon as you reach your destination. The hardest part is all the planning and keeping track of travel and events. Don’t worry, the Google Trips app and web portal has your back.

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