Do you still trust social media companies? Maybe TikTok’s newest scandal will change your mind. Here’s a one-minute recap.
Parking ticket scam, trending TikTok tech, hide from facial recognition
We’ve got a wacky way to make money online. Hint: It involves your feet. Plus, the tech gadgets trending on TikTok, how to text from your computer and apps to plan a wedding.
States ban TikTok, EV tax credits, new BMW subscriptions
Plus, protect your kids from ID theft, Bowling’s new pinsetters are causing drama, get handwritten notes into your PC, sniff out scammers with Google Reverse Image Search and how to get a hold of someone whose iPhone is on Do Not Disturb.
Stupid parents and stupid TikTok challenges
Why do parents give their children unfettered access to social media? Horrible things like this can happen. Here’s my take, in 60 seconds.
Cruel TikTok scam, Seattle vs. social media, Airbnb update
Plus, teens are diagnosing themselves with serious illnesses they found on TikTok, get better sleep with these podcasts and signs your phone or computer is infected with a keylogger. Oh, and men, stop putting your smartphone in your pants pocket!
Elon Musk's world record, job scam warning, top weather apps
Want to make money online? Be a virtual babysitter! Plus, the best apps to predict rain or snow, how to set up parental controls on TikTok, cutting back on screen time can improve your health, Big Tech layoffs and how the first robot lawyer could defend you in court.
Bad TikTok advice, Etsy scammers, TV volume trick
Plus, three big changes coming to your Instagram account, Apple’s new whiteboard app gives you and up to 99 friends an infinite canvas, wear QR code fashion and a built-in smartphone feature that organizes your health records.
TikTok ban, top holiday scams, tax update alert
Plus, what to do when locked out of your Facebook account, get weather alerts on your phone, Twitter’s office supply fire sale, Zoom holiday party ideas and how a new gift card scam steals your cash with barcode stickers. Also, would you get plastic surgery to look like an AI image? Surgeons say they’re getting these disturbing requests.
Spot deepfakes, repair warning, best family plans
Wait until January to buy TVs, workout gear, winter clothes and home goods. Here’s why. Plus, TikTok live streams are getting out of control, best Christmas gifts under $50, cheapest family plans, be careful getting your phone or computer repaired and a new way to recognize fake images and videos.
ISPs caught lying, $400,000 naps, Apple iCloud redesign
Are you paying for premium internet plans? A new study says your download speeds aren’t as fast as they should be. Plus, avoid the worst passwords, Apple’s iCloud.com redesign, make $400,000 a year sleeping on TikTok and Apple’s iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is finally live.
TikTok ban, secret Facebook tool, get free shipping
Facebook has a secret tool that deletes your phone number, the case for a TikTok ban in America, how video games helped a NASCAR driver win, five ways to get free shipping whenever you shop online and the best free video editors for Windows and Mac.
The case for a TikTok ban in America
Is TikTok a national security threat? Here’s all you need to know, in 60 seconds.
Smugglers on social media, Meta meltdown, Facebook privacy tips
Scared of Apple AirTag stalkers? Here’s how to sniff out creeps who are tracking you. Plus, watch out for this TSA scam, hide your phone number and email on Facebook, fix your charging issues and why Meta is melting down. Also, smugglers are using Snapchat and TikTok to recruit Americans into driving migrants from the border into the U.S.
Keep your kids away from TikTok's adult-only broadcasts
Do any of the kids in your family use TikTok? There are a ton of dangers you need to know about — including porn. Here’s all you need to know, in 60 seconds.
Translate 200 languages, Apple's Lockdown Mode, crazy TikTok conspiracies
Drinking can trap you in another dimension — or so TikTok users say. Plus, 3 creepy lists that show everything Google knows about you, use your kid’s voice in your GPS app, update Chrome now, track prices to snag the best deals and one big cybersecurity mistake you’re making.
Elon Musk's Twitter plan, TikTok car thieves, solar power vs. storms
Chinese super apps inspire Elon Musk’s Twitter plans, a solar-powered town kept power during Hurricane Ian, new phishing attacks, TikTok teaches car thieves, the world’s oldest webcam and how to use our phone to hang pictures the easy way. Plus, how to make money renting your car and stop websites from tracking you with URLs.
TikTok GenZers getting into trouble
Social media users are getting into big legal trouble. Here’s why financial advice on TikTok is to blame, in one minute.
Huge hotel hack, iPhone 14 issues, how TikTok changes our culture
TikTok is changing the way we speak, record your computer screen for free, iPhone 14 issues, huge hotel hack and Queen Elizabeth II’s golden Wii console. Plus, how to see live bird migration maps in your area and what to do when you get a text with a verification code you didn’t request.
NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report
Do your kids or grandkids use TikTok? Don’t let them near your chicken — they might try to marinate it with NyQuil! Plus, you can now ask Google to remove your personal data. Also, new Windows 11 features, scary elder fraud report, how to sell stuff online, Lockdown Mode for iPhones and iPads and things in your home that may be worth more than you think.
Job seeker scam, $30 smart TV, best cable freebies
After you join TikTok Pulse, making money online is as easy as dancing the two-step. Of course, there’s a catch. Looking for a new job? Watch out for this scary new scam. Plus, your cable subscription comes with some sweet freebies. Here are some perks you might be missing out on.