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Today's TVs are smarter than ever – but you'd be surprised to find out how much they know about you...

Is your TV spying on you? What your TV knows about you and how to stop it snooping

Google's master software for some Android phones includes an insecure hidden feature that could potentially allow remote control or spying on users, according to a security company that discovered it inside phones at a US intelligence contractor. The feature seems to be designed to give employees at stores selling Pixel...

Google's hidden Android feature raises security concerns

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Google Chat is now more powerful than ever thanks to IFTTT and UKG Flow.

Google Chat now lets you automate your favorite apps and services with IFTTT integration

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Matt Garman sees a shift in software development as AI automates coding, telling staff to enhance product-management skills to stay competitive.

In a leaked recording, Amazon cloud chief tells employees that most developers could stop coding soon as AI takes over

When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.

Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Learning a new language can be a challenging – yet rewarding – experience and Babbel makes it easier than ever. Right now for Back to School, you have the rare opportunity to secure a lifetime subscription to Babbel for just $139,97 on Stacksocial which is a staggering 76% discount that outshines even Babbel’s own pricing (which is currently set at $299). This exceptional offer is a golden ticket for anyone looking to enhance their language skills without breaking the bank.

Early Labor Day sales: score a lifetime Babbel subscription at an incredible 76% discount

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Paramount Pictures has finally unveiled a new trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which stars action hero darling Keanu Reeves as the fan-favorite Shadow the Hedgehog. Obviously, one John Wick—regardless of how cleverly convenient Reeves’ “foreshadowed” casting was—does not a movie make. Joining Reeves in the blue blur threequel is Jessica Jones‘ Krysten Ritter, Ted Lasso‘s Cristo Fernández, Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone, Furiosa‘s Alyla Browne, Harley Quinn‘s James Wolk, and Jane the Virgin‘s Sofia Pernas. Sonic 3 will also see the un-retirement of Jim Carey as Dr. Robotnik; Ben Schwartz will return as the title character.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3‘s Trailer Is Finally Here

Apple's update to iOS 17.6 is turning Home Switching on, when it was previously off, for some users. Here's how to turn that Home setting back off. Smart home owners may have discovered a problem with their HomeKit installation after making the update to iOS 17.6. For users with multiple Homes set up on their devices, they may find that a setting that was turned off has been turned back on.

How to turn off Home Switching in the iOS 17.6 Home app

Since 2017, Marvel’s boosted Venom into one of its A-list characters and made sure to have him headline a comic event every now and then. Right now, Eddie Brock and his son Dylan are going head-to-head in the pages of “Venom War,” and once that wraps, a new era for the character will kick off. The twist? It won’t be either of the Brocks in the title role.

Venom Is Going Gold and Getting a New Mysterious Meatsuit

After announcing seven years of OS updates for its Galaxy S24 smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is doing the same for its TVs. If you have a Samsung TV from 2023 or later, the company will provide seven years of free updates for its Tizen OS, Business Korea reports. The updates will first be available for the AI-integrated TVs that launched in March 2024 and some TVs released in 2023. Samsung hasn't announced a list of models or a rollout schedule yet.

Samsung Smart TVs to Get 7 Years of OS Updates

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No one could blame you for hating smart home tech, and it doesn’t make you a Luddite. Despite how mature that market is, it’s still a jumbled mess of often confusing devices and incompatible platforms. But even if you’re not tech-savvy and you avoid smart home gadgets like the plague, you should still get yourself a Ring Video Doorbell.
Ring makes all sorts of devices, but there’s only one that smart home haters should concern themselves with. A Ring Video Doorbell Wireless is an awesome entry point into the smart home market for a few good reasons. It’s easy to install,...

You should get a Ring Video Doorbell even if you hate smart home gadgets – here’s why

Proton Mail prioritizes user privacy by encrypting messages and blocking data trackers effectively. Proton's open-source code and location in Switzerland uphold strong privacy standards. Upgrading to Proton's paid plans can provide better value for money compared to Google's offerings. Gmail isn't the only email provider out there. That's especially true...

Why I'm Leaving Gmail and Using This Security-Focused Email Service Instead

In the lead-up to James Gunn‘s Superman film, the comic book director shouted out Clark Kent’s faithful companion, Jimmy Olsen. Why? Well, today is the DC Comic character’s 83rd anniversary. To mark the negligible occasion, Gunn shared a first look at actor Skyler Gisondo’s take on the...

James Gunn Celebrates Superman BFF Jimmy Olsen’s Anniversary With First Look

Ever since ChatGPT became hugely successful, Amazon has been planning to launch its own revamped AI assistant. Back in January, we reported that Amazon is working on a paid version of Alexa that will offer advanced AI chat capabilities. The paid version of Alexa will be called Alexa Plus, and it will offer a more personalized and conversational AI experience. Recently, Reuters reported that Amazon is considering charging between $5 and $10 a month to access the Alexa Plus service.

Amazon Alexa's controversial paid features exposed

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Pitch Deck Gives New Details on Company’s Plan to Listen to Your Devices for Ad Targeting

Media conglomerate Cox Media Group has been pitching tech companies on a new targeted advertising tool that uses audio recordings culled from smart home devices. The...

Pitch Deck Gives New Details on Company’s Plan to Listen to Your Devices for Ad Targeting

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