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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know August 10, 2020 |
Warning: Hackers can use this smart lock to access your Wi-Fi network Usually, security-minded users are keen to protect their network to keep their smart home devices working. But this time around, a flaw in a smart home device can actually put your network at risk. This smart home security lock has a serious bug that can let hackers gain access to your Wi-Fi address and password, which exposes every other device in your home. Tap or click here to see if there's a solution for this nasty bug. → |
Android update fixes major security flaws Android's operating system offers lots of flexibility and freedom, but that open-source platform opens the door to tons of security issues. That's one reason it's important to keep your OS updated, to get critical patches. Now, the latest update fixes a slew of major security flaws that you don't want to wait to install. Here's how. Tap or click here for important updates to secure your device. → |
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Thousands ordered face masks they never received – Red flags to look for Even though billions of dollars in online sales have been recorded during the pandemic, that doesn't mean every order was completely fulfilled and shipped. The FTC is currently handling a record number of complaints about undelivered orders of protective equipment like face masks, and the verdict is out on whether or not these vendors will come through at all. Tap or click here to see how bad shipping delays and failures have been. → |
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Care for your gums and teeth with this ADA-approved brush Want to care for your mouth the way dentists do? The Shyn Sonic Toothbrush is approved for use by the ADA, with 4 vibrating brush modes and specially shaped bristles that get between your teeth.It even has a sensor to protect your gums from abrasion. Get the Shyn toothbrush with assorted heads for 55% off. → | The reason behind the NSA's "find my phone" warning Last Thursday I reported America’s top spy agency, the NSA, warned government workers to turn off their iPhone’s location services, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Now, we know why. Tap or click to listen to the latest Daily Tech Update. → |
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Little hero, big save: 9-year-old rescues his own father Florida has once again become the epicenter of a story only 2020 could deliver. A 9-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero for swimming his father to safety after the man injured his neck in a freak diving accident. Asaih Williams has long prepared himself for an emergency by keeping a backup plan in case someone he swims with fails to come out of the water. And when his father was unable to surface following his dive, Asaih summoned all of the strength in his body to carry him to shore despite the 100-pound difference between the two of them. Thanks to Asaih’s quick action, his father’s neck injury was not life-altering. He may still need physical therapy for his arms, but he’s able to fully walk without the need for a wheelchair. It seems like the kids are alright after all. Asaih’s father was injured by diving in shallow waters, but is deep-diving really much safer? Tap or click here to see what it’s like to dive in the world’s deepest pool → |
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