Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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Although its Pro XL moniker makes it seem like a new addition to the Pixel lineup, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is, for all intents and purposes, a successor to the Pixel 8 Pro — it's the large screen Pixel in Google's 2024 smartphone lineup. Like its Pixel 9 siblings, the 9 Pro XL is a glass sandwich, meaning an accidental drop can ruin its appearance in seconds. So, a case is a must-buy accessory to ensure your brand-new Pixel remains pristine.

Best Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cases in 2024

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

Oppo's Find X8 series aims to regain relevance in the Android market with impressive camera capabilities and powerful specs. The Find X8 Pro is rumored to feature a 10x periscope lens for enhanced zoom, potentially rivaling top camera phones. The regular Find X8 is tipped to have a 50MP main...

Oppo's next flagship could fix the one thing smartphone cameras suck at

Google is offering a free one-year Google One AI Premium subscription to Pixel 9 Pro series buyers. Early buyers have noticed a limitation that prevents Google One Family plan members from claiming the promotion. The limitation does not affect Google One Family plan owners, but regular members must leave the...

You may have to ditch your Google One family plan to get the Pixel 9 Pro's free year of Gemini Advanced

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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As the real estate industry braces for a significant shift with new regulations set to take effect on August 17, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is offering crucial advice for homebuyers navigating these changes. The CFA’s latest guidance emphasizes negotiating agent compensation at 2 percent or less of a home’s sale price, aiming to empower consumers and challenge long-standing industry practices.

CFA Urges Buyers to Cap Agent Fees at 2% Amidst Real Estate Industry Shake-Up

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

With each passing rumor, the chances of Samsung launching a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim later this year become more apparent. The foldable will likely see a limited launch, and from all the leaks so far, its slimmer form factor should make it stand out from the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6. A new report has detailed the camera specs of Samsung's Slim foldable, suggesting it will feature an upgraded Under Display Camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim might pack a big camera upgrade

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Galaxy Ring's innards revealed by the iFixit team: melting resin and plastic is the key to accessing the ring's internals. The battery and coil are connected through a press connector for convenience, but the non-repairable design raises questions. The Samsung's Galaxy Ring internals do not reveal any other surprises. Samsung...

The Samsung Galaxy Ring teardown reveals a surprising cost-cutting measure

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During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

The recently launched Pixel 9 series has a new Adaptive touch option that can automatically adjust the display's sensitivity based on the environment and other factors. This option is enabled by default on the Pixel 9 series, allowing users to operate their phone's display even in wet conditions. The Pixel...

The Google Pixel 9 has an exciting display trick up its sleeve

Thanks to its compact size, excellent camera setup, beautiful 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, and snappy performance, the Google Pixel 9 is one of the best Android smartphones out there. It comes with a bunch of new AI features that help make everyday life easier, and it’s a great value if you’re looking to hold on to your device, as it’ll continue receiving software and security updates for seven years.

Best Google Pixel 9 screen protectors in 2024

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This useful new tool knows whether a Pixel-exclusive feature is available in your country

Pixel phones offer unique features like Call Screen and Hold for Me that you will not find in other Android phones. The new Pixel 9 series...

This useful new tool knows whether a Pixel-exclusive feature is available in your country

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