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MILLIONS of Android owners are at risk of a malware attack that silently raids their back accounts - and stops other apps from alerting them. The cyberattack tricks Android owners into installing malware that secretly subscribes them to premium paid services, according to researchers. It can also block roughly 200...

Malicious attack hits Android owners secretly subscribing them to premium paid services – telltale signs to look out for

WHATSAPP is reportedly adding a ‘double tap’ feature that allows users to emoji-react more quickly to messages. But users fear that it could have “embarrassing” results. The feature, spotted by WABetaInfo, lets users “heart” or “cry face” a message simply by double tapping it. It is similar to how most other social media platforms – […]

WhatsApp adds hidden ‘double tap’ time saving trick but users fear it could lead to ’embarrassing’ text mistakes

Windows Central

It's not a great month for tech as 15 million Windows users found themselves without their passwords for 18 hours thanks to a bug in Google Password Manager

Passwords disappear for millions of Windows users thanks to Google

BGR.com

Introduced alongside the iPhone 14, Apple is now expanding Emergency SOS via satellite feature to Japan. Japanese iPhone owners will now be able to make emergency calls even when they don’t have a cell signal or Wi-Fi networks nearby.
As long as you have an iPhone 14, iPhone 15, or newer, you’ll be able to share your location with friends and family by using the Find My app and share your location via satellite. 
Apple says the service is available free of charge for two years from the time of activation of a new iPhone. The company states that since its...

Apple expands Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to Japan

Colorado State

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David Heitz

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

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

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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

TechSpot

You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Are you getting a lot of spam text messages? Being interrupted by a notification on your iPhone, only to find it's yet another junk message, is tiring. Like phishing emails, these messages are often the starting point for scammers targeting potential victims. These scammers can pose as marketers selling a product or as ordinary people trying to connect with a friend but pretending to have the wrong number.

How to stop spam texts on your iPhone in 3 easy steps

WhatsApp is currently working on multiple new features for the Android app. Notably, WhatsApp was spotted testing an AirDrop-like file-sharing feature for iOS phones that would work without the internet. Then WhatsApp rolled out AR call effects and filters to some Android beta testers. Now, a fresh report suggests that...

WhatsApp spotted working on a double-tap message reaction feature for Android

Ready to upgrade your phone? Don't trade in or recycle your old tech just yet. Turn it into your own home security camera in minutes by installing a free app that can help you keep an eye on your home. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15 or budget-friendly Google Pixel...

How to Turn Any Old iPhone or Android Phone Into a Home Security Camera

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

In the ever-evolving world of photography, there have always been two distinguishable sides: the DSLR and the smartphone. There has never really been anything in between that bridges the portability of the camera and professional, industry-style interchange lenses. If you fancy a dabble within this middle ground, then ShiftCam’s Ultra lenses are for you.

ShiftCam LensUltra Review: Raising The Bar In Mobile Photography

Meta’s AI update has users crying out for a mute button. The company’s recent rollout of AI features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has sparked a wildfire of backlash. One feature that’s really grinding people’s gears is “comment summaries.” Apparently, reading comments is hard these days because Meta’s...

How to disable Facebook’s AI comment summaries

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

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WhatsApp Hits An Iconic 100 Million Monthly Users In The US

In the United States, more so than any other country, Apple is king. It's not surprising because it is an American company, but I'd reckon without...

WhatsApp Hits An Iconic 100 Million Monthly Users In The US

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