Zscaler identifies 90+ malicious apps on Google Play that were downloaded over 5.5 million times. Many pose as PDF or QR code readers and install data-stealing malware once you update them. More than 90 different Android apps available on Google Play have been found to contain malware, according to cloud...

Be Careful: These Android Apps Are Installing Malware, Stealing Your Data

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Google is the most powerful company in the world, but many people are only just learning what the name actually stands for - and it's not what you think

People are only just realizing what Google actually stands for after 26 years

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Google’s recently rolled out Find My Device network came with bold promises that it could help you find not only your lost Android phone but a range of items with the help of third-party trackers from the likes of Chipolo and Pebblebee (we recommended a couple in the most recent episode of our podcast). But users have found that the system leaves a little to be desired – especially when using these third-party tags.In response to tests performed by 9to5Google, Google has responded by saying that the company is “actively working to roll out enhancements” that should improve its Find...

Google promises to improve its Find My Device network – but won't say when it will

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Google has confirmed that the company will remove continuous scrolling from search results and bring pagination back.

Google confirms a major change to search that undoes a 2-year-old decision

You're watching your favorite crime or political drama on television and someone is viewing a document, only to see that much of it is blacked out. That's called redaction -- it's often used to protect sensitive information that shouldn't be viewed by just anyone. Governments and policing agencies aren't the...

How to redact PDFs in Google Docs - for free

My favourite app is finally available on Android handsets

Your Android phone just got a major free video upgrade

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require mobile carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. The goal would be to ease confusion among customers by applying the same unlocking rules across the board.

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

We’re always on the lookout for small appliance promos, and this is one we just couldn’t resist highlighting. For a limited time, you can purchase the Anova Wi-Fi Precision Cooker Pro sous video machine for only $190. Normally, you’d be paying $400 for this cooking contraption, so why not save yourself $210 and invest in your culinary capabilities?

This sous vide machine is usually $400 — today it’s $190

In a recent ZDNET article, my friend and colleague David Gewirtz explains why he considers the upcoming iPhone 16, with its focus on iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, an essential upgrade. While I value David's perspective, I beg to differ. Also: 6 reasons why iOS 18 makes the iPhone 16...

I upgrade my iPhone every year, but iPhone 16 worries me - here's why

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

YouTube Premium has received five new features you'll want to know about. In a blog post published Thursday, YouTube described two features currently available just for Android users and three experimental ones -- two for Android and one for the YouTube website. First on the list is Jump Ahead, an...

YouTube Premium subscribers can now play with five new features - here's how to try them

Not all products announced at CES make it to store shelves, but GE Lighting, a Savant company, has announced that its Cync Reveal under-cabinet light fixtures are now available for purchase. After unveiling the product at the Las Vegas tech show, GE Lighting is now selling its smart 12-, 18-,...

These under-cabinet lights transformed my kitchen's aesthetic with a clever feature

Introducing the Midea 11QT Two-Zone Air Fryer Oven

This two-zone air fryer comes with a clever integrated grill layer

We finally know the dates of Amazon Prime Day 2024: This week, the tech giant announced that the 10th anniversary of its popular sale will take place Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17 -- a week later than in recent years. Prime Day is Amazon's biggest sale event of...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is back July 16-17. Here's what to know (plus some early deals)

Whether you're considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel does just fine, there are some easy ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television's settings. Let's explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better.

I changed these 5 TV settings to instantly improve the picture quality (and how they work)

The 4th of July marks the midpoint of summer celebrations -- in between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Aside from being a great time to gather with friends and family to barbecue and watch fireworks, it's also a great time to find some 4th of July deals on things like TVs, laptops, headphones, and more.

The best 4th of July sales of 2024: TVs, laptops, Apple products, and more

Character.AI, the hugely popular digital avatar startup, announced Thursday that users will now be able to hold real-time conversations with one of the company’s multitude of AI agents by placing a free, fictionalized Character Call on the app. The company has been building intelligent chatbots designed to engage users...

Character.AI just made talking to an avatar feel more real

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

A Sam's Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam's Club membership for $20 for the year with auto-renew -- down from the usual price of $50.

Join Sam's Club for $20 right now - the lowest price we've seen

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Google Translate gets 110 new languages with AI's help, bringing the total to 243

Google Translate is getting support for 110 new languages. In a blog post published on Thursday, Google revealed that this latest effort is its largest language...

Google Translate gets 110 new languages with AI's help, bringing the total to 243

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