California State

Your Google Wallet is about to get significantly bigger. Google, after announcing the "Everything Else" feature at its I/O developer conference in May, is now giving this Wallet option a wide rollout. Instead of limiting you to payment cards, transit passes, loyalty cards, and certain state driver's licenses, Google Wallet...

Google Wallet now lets you make digital passes for anything - here's how to try it

In 2021 and 2023, Cash App suffered two different data breaches -- one in which a former employee downloaded user transaction reports, and another in which an unauthorized person accessed user account data. A new class action lawsuit alleges that Cash App was negligent in handling these breaches and didn't...

Have you ever used Cash App? You might be eligible for a $2,500 settlement payout

PYMNTS

Californians will soon be able to present their driver’s licenses or state IDs by using an iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple is working with the state of California to bring IDs to Apple Wallet “soon,” the company said in a Thursday (Aug. 15) press release. This ID...

Apple to Participate in California Mobile Driver’s License Pilot Program

I love the proactive way they pop up when close to boarding time, making it a single tap to scan at a barrier, boarding gate, or manual ticket check …. The problem, of course, is that the app isn’t a single repository for all tickets, because not all of them support the Add to Wallet functionality.

Feature Request: Let us manually add any ticket or pass to Apple Wallet

Parade

Locked out? Bypass the iPhone's passcode with these methods.

Here's Exactly How To Unlock an iPhone Without a Passcode

Android Police

Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

Tom's Guide

Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for the discounted price of $56 (remember to click the 30% off coupon). It's portable, has an excellent runtime, and is very powerful and easy to use. The supplied hose is a bit on the short side, and there is no way to...

One of the most reliable power banks I've tested can even inflate car tires

South Dakota State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

NewsNinja

"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

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

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

Colorado State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

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

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

The Made by Google event on Tuesday showcased the company's latest products, including four new smartphones in the Pixel 9 series: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. These smartphones range in price from $799 to $1,799, but if you preorder...

Get a free gift card when you buy a Google Pixel 9 phone at Best Buy or Amazon

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The Oukitel OT5 Android tablet is on sale for $240 on Amazon. This tablet has an incredible battery life and a buttery smooth display that is sure to please any Android tablet user. The cameras don't compare to those of costlier devices. Android tablets get a bad rap -- and...

This $240 Android tablet is far more impressive than I expected

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Google's annual hardware event is here, and the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 promise improvements to battery life, comfort, and more. But Google is following on the heels of Samsung, which just released a new generation of its premium earbuds. With so many options, choosing which earbuds are best for you may be hard.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Which premium earbud is best for Android users?

NewsBreak

California residents can add their driver's license to Apple & Google Wallet. Here's how

If you're a California resident, your digital wallet just got a little thicker. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that support for digital IDs will be rolling out...

California residents can add their driver's license to Apple & Google Wallet. Here's how

Comments / 0