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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know December 6, 2020 |
| There are plenty of conspiracy theories surrounding 5G, but following them hasn't exactly cost anyone money. But now, theorists are getting ripped off by a range of Wi-Fi blocking products designed for routers. Not only does using one of these make your internet worse, but they also don't "protect" anyone from 5G. Here's why you shouldn't worry about wireless signals. Tap or click here to get the facts and avoid wasting money. → |
| It's been forever since most of us have set foot in a movie theater. Depending on how a new plan performs, we might never do so again. Warner Bros.' entire release slated for 2021 will be debuting on streaming services at the same time as theaters. Could this spell the end of the cinema as we know it? Tap or click here to see if movie theaters have a fighting chance. → |
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| There's a dangerous new scam making the rounds. Thieves are now spoofing some well-known companies to trick victims into falling for their tactics. We've got details on how to spot these fake calls from Apple and Amazon support so you can avoid being ripped off. Tap or click here for ways to protect against these scams. → |
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| Remember when you only had to worry about critical files being stolen from your desktop computer? Those days are gone. Now we have smartphones, laptops and tablets we need to protect. The best defense against threats like ransomware is to back up all your devices. We'll tell you where Kim backs up her data and why she trusts this company to keep it safe. Tap or click to learn about an easy way to back up your devices and stay protected. → | If you're like millions of others, you have plenty of gifts and deliveries on the way after this week's record-breaking Cyber Monday. But scammers are aware of the season, and they're sending fraudulent texts regarding delivery issues to try and fool you. If you get one of these messages, here's how to tell them apart from real updates. Tap or click here for red flags to watch out for. → |
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| If you shave regularly, you may have noticed that your razor will not cut as well after only a few uses. This is somewhat surprising since razor blades are made of steel. It turns out human hair may be the worst thing for steel, and the reason will shock you. Tap or click here to find out why razor blades dull so easily. → |
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Aerial antics: Mid-air drug bust leaves drone in the dust Time in prison is tough. You’re deprived of many familiar comforts with few ways to bring items in. But some items (and shipping methods) won’t fly in prison no matter what — and a recent drug bust involving a quadcopter drone is proof. The drone was flying over a Mississippi prison fence when it got caught in a security net. When guards found it, they saw it was carrying cigarette lighters, headphones, a cell phone, phone chargers and drugs. After tracing the drone’s flight path, they eventually caught the two men who launched it. They were apparently trying to help their friend out on the inside. But now it looks like they’ll be joining him. How about a cool, legal use for drones that could change driving forever? Tap or click here to see the crazy future-car that uses flying drones to light up the road. → |
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