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Why Parler was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores

A battle over online speech is raging. Social media app Parler is down and not expected to come back anytime soon. Before Amazon cut hosting for the Twitter alternative, it was removed from Apple and Google's app stores. You may be wondering how exactly this happened and why it was allowed.

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CES 2021: 5 show-stopping smart home tech innovations

CES 2021 has finally kicked off and there have already been some interesting new products revealed. Five new tech items have caught our eye, and we're looking forward to more being unveiled soon. Here's a quick glimpse at these impressive new gadgets.

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Why Parler is down and not expected to come back anytime soon

Billing itself as "unbiased social media," Parler has increasingly become the most popular alternative to Facebook and Twitter among conservatives claiming censorship. Over the past few days, Parler disappeared from app stores and the service itself has been shut down by Amazon.

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Apps to help you actually keep those resolutions

Making New Year’s resolutions is easy. Sticking with them is hard. Luckily, help is only as far away as your smartphone!

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7 clear-cut signs your phone or computer is infected with a virus or keylogger Smart hackers can break into your device, steal everything and vanish without a trace. Sometimes, they leave malware and viruses behind. But how can you tell if they've broken in? Tap or click here to see if you've been hacked. →	Windows 10: 5 new features to try right now If you haven't been paying attention to some of the cool new Windows 10 features, you're missing out. From customizing your Start menu to pinning tabs to the taskbar, here are five of the best new Windows features you'll use all the time. Tap or click here to take advantage of these new Windows 10 features. →

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Clever uses for your old phone: Security camera, alarm clock, emergency calling

Most of us have a drawer full of old gadgets lying around. Letting them pile up and collect dust isn’t just a waste of money but also a missed opportunity. You’d be surprised by how many useful things your old phone is capable of. In this Komando DIY, we've got four things you can do with your old smartphones after you upgrade.

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