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Text messages and chats online can include a combination of words, pictures and emoji to convey a message. Words and pictures can be easily understood, but deciphering emoji might feel like decoding another language. A "😃" or "❤️" are easy to understand, but what's the difference between "😩" and "😭"?...

Emoji Meanings Explained, and New Emoji That Might Land on Your Phone Soon

It's pretty easy to accidentally delete a text in the Messages app. A long swipe and a tap and suddenly a text message thread you've had for years could be gone. Heartbreaking right? Well, not so much. As long as you act within a reasonable amount of time, you can get all your accidentally deleted text messages back.

If You Accidentally Delete a Text Message on Your iPhone, Here's How to Get It Back

Apple unveiled iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 keynote event in June, and the tech giant released the sixth public beta of the software on Aug. 29. The beta operating system brings a lot of new features to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, like more ways to customize your home screen and updates to the Messages app. Apple said online that the next operating system will be available to the general public this fall.

iOS 18 Sneak Peek: What to Expect on Your iPhone Soon

If you love taking pictures with your iPhone, you'll probably come back from vacation with thousands of new snapshots. Throw in a few 4K videos, and it won't be long before you start seeing the dreaded "iPhone Storage Full" notification. Luckily you don't have to rush out to buy a...

Don't Delete Your Memories: Get More iPhone Storage by Changing These 2 iOS Settings

About two years ago, I was filling out an application to start volunteering at a children's hospital in my city and was asked to provide my blood type. Luckily, I knew off the top of my head that I'm type O-positive, but I wanted to find documentation to confirm that. I called my mom to see if blood type is listed on my birth certificate -- no luck. I checked my physician's health portal -- also no luck.

You Should Know Your Blood Type. Here's 3 Methods to Figure It Out

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

When a major AT&T outage earlier this year took out mobile networks in many of the most populous cities in the US, people were stranded without one of their most critical lines of access to the world for more than 12 hours. The carrier quickly apologized to customers. "Keeping our...

Here's Why You Might Still Need a Home Landline Phone, Even in 2024

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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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

Mercury has always been a notoriously difficult planet to spot with the naked eye, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Most of the time, you get only a few minutes to spot Mercury before the sun comes up over the horizon, obscuring your view with daylight. But if you want the best view of the smallest planet in our solar system, the first two weeks of September are your chance.

Take This Rare Chance to See Mercury in the Night Sky Without a Telescope

I recently purchased an entire large pie for the sole purpose of packing it up for the fridge and freezer. This act, which flies in the face of centuries-old pizza norms, had a noble goal: determine, once and for all, the best way to reheat pizza. As a household of...

I Found the Best Way to Reheat Pizza and It's Not the Air Fryer

Looking for a new mattress? Your favorite stores like Costco, Target and Walmart carry some of the best. Here are our favorite mattress picks from top retailers.

Best Mattresses from Top Retailers

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

A robot vacuum can simplify your cleaning routine and save you countless hours of manual vacuuming. If you've been wanting to treat yourself to one of these smart cleaning devices but have been put off by the price, now is your chance to score a top model for just $180. iRobot Roombas are arguably the most popular robot vacuums, and Amazon's Labor Day sale has brought the iRobot Roomba Q0120 robot vacuum down to $180, a record-low price for this model and a 28% discount from its usual price of $250.

This Roomba Robot Vacuum Just Hit a Record-Low Price During Amazon's Labor Day Sale

Spooky season is around the corner, so why wait until prices on Halloween-related products skyrocket? Extended Amazon Labor Day deals are already lowering the cost of ghoulish goodies. Most notably, a 200-inch spider web with a 59-inch giant spider is up for grabs at only $15. Perfect for parties or draping over your house, the decoration is normally found for $26 but has now dropped to $11, thanks to a $10 discount and an on-page coupon that takes off an additional 10%.

Get Ready for Halloween With This 200-Inch Spider Web and Giant Spider for Only $15

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If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Think before you pop that tomato in your mouth as soon as you get home from the grocery. It's true that veggies can be some of the healthiest foods you put on your plate. But that's only if you properly wash the vegetables you plan on eating. You never know which produce you bring home will be completely covered in pesticides. And the bad news is that some types are far more apt to be swimming in pesticides than others.

Don't Eat These 12 Fruits and Vegetables Without Washing Them First

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Libra Moon trines Pluto on September 4 and will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. The astrological transition will favor them and earn them a fortune. Things will go their way everywhere. Some signs will envy them as they will excel at home and work. Are you anticipating good luck?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | September 4, 2024

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The Labor Day deals are coming to an end, but there are still some to be had if you know where to look. Amazon still has a great deal on the Ultenic dog grooming vacuum, for example, but you'll need to act fast -- we don't know how long it will last. Order today and you'll save $90, paying just $110 rather than the usual $200. The catch? You'll need to clip the on-page coupon and enter the discount code OMF3NDOH to get this special price.

Save $90 With This Last-Minute Ultenic Dog Grooming Vacuum Labor Day Deal

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iOS 18 Public: How to Schedule a Birthday Text Now So You Don't Forget Later

Apple released the first public beta for iOS 18 on July 15, a little more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at...

iOS 18 Public: How to Schedule a Birthday Text Now So You Don't Forget Later

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