Amazon is losing billions on Alexa

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Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren’t private, and how your ‘digital twin’ could save your life. Also, Phil from Indiana isn’t happy about his ex-wife FaceTiming their kids at his place.

$9 billion

That’s how much fraud Apple says it’s blocked since 2019. The App Store stopped more than $9 billion in shady transactions over five years, with over $2 billion just last year. Add in nearly 2 million rejected apps and 711 fake customer accounts, Apple’s basically going full “you shall not pass” mode. 

Your Venmo transactions aren't private

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You know who can see your Venmo transactions? Spoiler: everyone. Here’s how to keep your payment history on the down-low.

Your venmo history may be public

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By default your transactions history is public in venmo, here is how to turn it off.