Your shirt may be able to check your heartbeat in the future.

March 23, 2022

Humans use clothes for protection from the elements, to show off wealth or status or generally just to express themselves. But, what if your clothes were able to do more? Scientists are working to develop a fabric that will be able to hear your heartbeat. What will this mean for future people’s health and wellness? It may just blow your mind.

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These apps collect the most private data from you

In today’s fast-paced digital world, no one has time to read the fine print. Many people click “Accept” without reading through the whole deal when downloading an app. The apps that collect the most private data love it when you agree to data collection without understanding what you give away.

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iPhone battery issues since updating to iOS 15.4? Here's what you should know

The iPhone has a reputation for being more secure than phones running Android. For one thing, Apple has a closed operating system while Android leans towards open source. And Apple is more strict about which apps make it to its App Store.

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Malware in popular Android app steals your Facebook credentials - Delete it now

Imagine downloading a fun photo-editing app in hopes of turning yourself into a cartoon. Instead, the app doesn’t even work — and to add insult to injury, it steals your Facebook credentials. This isn’t imaginary: It’s based on a true story of about 100,000 people who recently downloaded a malicious app.

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7 new iPhone security and privacy features you MUST use

Smartphone developers are constantly working to introduce patches and updates for your device. You shouldn’t hesitate to update as soon as one rolls out, as it could contain important security features to protect you from hacks, malware, viruses and more.

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Check your phone! More bad apps caught hiding in the Google Play Store

The official Google Play Store is the only place you should download applications for your Android devices. Third-party stores don’t have a robust vetting process and often harbor dangerous malware. But what happens when the official app store is also a source for spreading malware?

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Want to make some extra cash? 15 best-paying side jobs for seniors

Retirement can be a ton of fun. After decades of grinding out long hours, you can finally sit back, kick your feet up and relax. Often, though, people can get tired of the unstructured days and the lack of cash.

In cases like these, many seniors will dip their toes into the working world. After all, the right job can teach you new skills and even fulfill you. Plus, it can bring in some much-needed money.

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You can get free internet from T-Mobile, AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum and Verizon

Good internet is something you may take for granted. Your location determines prices, availability, choice of ISP, speeds and more. If you’re in a densely populated urban area, you will have no shortage of options.

People who live in rural areas are among the last customers to get service upgrades and are often left with slow connection speeds. Satellite service is one option, though it can be pricey and typically won’t be as fast as other networks. For those with money to burn, there’s SpaceX’s Starlink satellite kit. Tap or click here to learn more about this expensive internet service.

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Don't be fooled! Criminals are using these tricks to get malware apps on your iPhone

Before some iOS apps are made available on the App Store, they often go through public beta testing. Therefore, you would need a unique app, called TestFlight, to access the early versions of an application. Tap or click here to see how Apple made it easy to report App Store scams.

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Tech how-to: Use your voice to control your TV

I have a rule: If an email is going to take me longer than a minute to write, I pick up the phone instead.

For many things, using our voices is just faster and easier. That’s true for controlling your phone, too. Tap or click for genius commands to try with Siri or Google Assistant.

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Giving up Kaspersky? Get a year of Kim's antivirus pick for only $19

With tensions mounting across the world during the Russia-Ukraine War, cybersecurity experts warn not to use Russian-owned Kasperksy antivirus protection. Here’s why.

A question I get time and time again is, “What’s your antivirus recommendation?” Whether you’ve never used antivirus, stopped years ago, or want to get rid of Kaspersky, I can help.

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