Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

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Pixel phones sold by Verizon ship with a demo app you can’t uninstall which contains a server vulnerability that can be exploited by hackers in their attacks.

Google removes hidden Pixel app that could have left millions of phones vulnerable to malware, spyware and other attacks

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Apple’s tabletop robotic project is finally taking shape, as the company is reportedly aiming for a 2026 release. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the device will feature a large, iPad-like display mounted on a “thin robotic arm.” It tilts and rotates a full 360º, serving as a “smart home command center,” a hub for FaceTime calls, and a home security monitoring tool.
With a focus on Apple Intelligence and Siri, this device would recognize different voices in the house and perform a Center Stage-like feature to face users in the room whenever they speak to it.
While Apple has been working on...

Apple’s home robot could launch in 2026 for under $1,000

Google's base Pixel models, including the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, have always offered excellent overall performance at a more approachable price than their Pixel Pro counterparts. The new Pixel 9 looks to be no exception, with many of the key features -- including its Tensor G4 processor and new AI skills -- being shared with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. But what about the competition?

Google Pixel 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Specs Compared

At Google, a new era has begun with the debut of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With the arrival of these new smartphones, some of Google’s earlier phone models are being discontinued. As 9to5Google recently noted, Google is no...

It’s the end of an era. Google has stopped selling these three Pixel phones

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Supplements Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but there's another one on the way before the month is up. The payment timetables can be affected by what day of the week a typical payment date falls on, and that's what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

Two SSI Payments Are Coming Your Way in August. Here's Why

Vacuuming is a necessary task for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and, luckily, it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. It can be highly satisfying to see the progress made as you roll around a powerful machine picking up the dust, pet hair and other debris on your floors.

Ditch the Back-and-Forth Motion. Here's the Right Way to Vacuum

As someone who's worked in the health and wellness industry for some time, I often assume I know everything there is to know about how to stay healthy. So when I found myself drowning in anxiety, not knowing how to help myself, I knew I had to turn to a professional to help me navigate alternative ways to manage stress.

Morning Sunlight Has Been a Game Changer for My Sleep. Here's Why I Can't Start My Day Any Other Way

If you clean your home regularly, the idea of mold lurking in random nooks and crannies may seem a bit ridiculous. Mold? In your home? Impossible! We're sorry to say that it isn't as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it's a great idea for just about everyone to add routine mold checks to their cleaning list. In fact, not doing so could be detrimental to your health.

Does Your Home Have Hidden Mold? 7 Areas You Should Check Right Now

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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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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

It's been more than a full week since the first round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments went out, but the next round will be hitting bank accounts this week. SSDI is paid on the same day as Social Security payments, and if you're not sure when you're supposed to get yours, we'll detail the full payment schedule for the month of August below. If you still haven't received your July SSDI check, here's what you can do.

Social Security Disability Insurance August 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Check

Many of us learn about emerging health trends through social media. One of the more popular trends hitting sites like TikTok is taking colostrum supplements. Influencers rave it's excellent for gut health and carries several other benefits. Before going into whether it's an effective supplement, let's dive into what is...

Colostrum Supplements Are the Latest Health Trend. We Talked to an Expert to See What They Think

For a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate you’ll pay is 6.57% today, up 0.02% over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.99%, which is a decrease of -0.01% from the same time last week. For a look at mortgage rate movement, see the chart below.

Good News for Mortgage Rates as Inflation Falls Below 3%. Today’s Mortgage Rates, Aug. 14, 2024

Kitchen knives play an outsized role in cooking, but many home cooks treat them with blatant disregard. My own parents take great care in seasoning cast-iron and oiling wooden cutting boards, only to toss their best blades loosely in a drawer after washing. This unholy act causes even the most well-crafted cutlery to suffer premature dulling and irreparable damage as edges clink against one another and anything else stored within.

Why You Should Always Store Kitchen Knives Upside Down in a Knife Block

It's time to say goodbye to the Fold and hello to the Pro Fold!. The Google Pixel Fold has officially been discontinued as Google prepares for the arrival of its newly launched Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have also been removed. The Pixel 7a,...

Google officially discontinues the Pixel Fold, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Today’s top high-yield savings accounts offer APYs up to 5.35%. Stashing your extra funds in a HYSA with a great yield is a smart move in an uncertain economy. Last week, we saw a few key banks cut rates on their high-yield savings accounts, so now’s the time to take advantage of rates while they’re elevated.

Best Savings Rates Today -- Interest Rates Still Top 5% APY. But the Clock is Ticking, Aug. 13, 2024

In the energy industry, it's known as the solar coaster: The ups and downs in the solar industry that can cause companies to grow quickly and fade just as fast. So far in 2024, customers of more than one big installer have felt those big downhill drops. The latest solar...

SunPower, a Major Solar Installer, Went Bankrupt. What Now?

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Google Pulls Built-In Pixel Phone App After Security Alarms Raised

Google will remove a built-in app from its Pixel phone devices more than 90 days after intelligence contractor Palantir and the mobile security firm iVerify raised...

Google Pulls Built-In Pixel Phone App After Security Alarms Raised

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