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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know December 22, 2020 |
| It has taken over a year since being introduced to Congress, but the Television Viewer Protection Act has finally been made law. The Act will put a stop to pay-TV providers charging customers for all sorts of hidden things. We go through the Act, and explain how it could affect you. Tap or click here to see what the Television Viewer Protection Act means for you. → |
| So it's a couple of days before Christmas, and the only gift you have so far is a leftover fruitcake from last year that you intend to re-gift. What to do? We have solutions! Check out this list for last-minute buying guides and shopping solutions. Tap or click to find out where you can pick up those last-minute gifts. → |
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| Cybercriminals and scammers don't have sympathy for you or your money. The faster they can part you with it, the better for them. Three scams are circulating heavily at the moment, all leading up to Christmas. We'll tell you what to look out for and how to protect your finances this holiday season. Tap or click here for details on the worst of the worst scams. → |
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| Thanks to your smartphone, depositing a check is easier than ever. Just go to your bank app, snap a photo of your check and you're good to go...right? Actually, it's not that simple. You may be making a huge mistake that can cost you a ton of money in the long run. Tap or click here to safely deposit checks on your banking app. → | A neighbor piggybacking off your Wi-Fi to watch Netflix is one thing. But criminals stealing your signal takes it to a whole new level. They can use your own network against you to attack your devices and steal personal information. That's why it's important to take the time to lock down your Wi-Fi network and protect your home. Tap or click here for the best ways to protect your Wi-Fi network. → |
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| Have you ever been walking through the park or strolling down the street and you get that eerie feeling someone is watching you? Well, it turns out you may not be imagining it after all. A catalog of sneaky spy devices was leaked online and some of these gadgets are even crazier than you might think. Tap or click to see where cameras are hiding in plain sight. → |
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Meow hear this: New app translates what your cat is saying Have you ever wondered what your cat’s meows mean? Maybe you have the basics figured out like, “I’m hungry,” but what about those other subtle meows? A former Amazon Alexa engineer-turned project manager at tech company Akvelon decided to figure that out and created a new app called MeowTalk. Javier Sanchez says cats have nine basic intentions like, “I’m happy” or “I’m in pain,” and that the app can translate those meows. It’s not a purr-fect science and it’s still being refined before the final version is released. If it doesn’t work for your pet, just remember it’s not a cat-astrophe. Understanding your cat is one thing, but are emojis ruining our communication skills? Tap or click here to get Kim’s take on why using symbols to chat might not be such a bad thing. → |
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