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We recently found out Facebook uploaded the contacts of users without telling us, then used these contacts to target ads! Here's how to find out if your contacts were harvested and how to stop it.
Facebook may be using your mobile device to harvest your friends' contact information — here's how to turn it off and delete any information it collected.
We're definitely getting hit here in NYC. Is it bad where you are, too?
Whether you have seasonal or year-round allergies, here are the high-tech tools we recommend you use to make dealing with them a little less painful.
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A new study by researchers at Princeton and New York University found that people over 65 were most likely to share fake news on social media.
Have extra gift cards sitting around? They're much easier to use if you convert them into Amazon online gift cards - here's how.
Trying to use a Mastercard, Visa or Amex Gift Card on Amazon can be a headache. But these tricks that will make using your gift cards on Amazon a breeze.
There's going to be at least one of these you didn't know about.
By using a few simple tricks, you can quickly and easily whittle down your results to get exactly the information you're looking for.
Hate those people search sites that track your personal information, including your family members, phone number, address and email? Here's how to get yourself removed from each of them.
Follow these steps to get your personal information removed from people search directories, including FastPeopleSearch, MyLife, Spokeo and more.
If you want to get rid of the hard drive on an old computer, here's how to do it. But seriously, folks, don't try this at home. Actually, don't try it anywhere - just appreciate that someone else did.
Shorter, condensed version full version available in my other videos.
Did you know that Amazon hires real people to listen to anything we say when our Alexa is listening? Yeah, yet another privacy wakeup call...Here's how to change that.
Amazon Alexa records and stores everything you request on Amazon's servers. Here's how to delete the files and prevent Amazon employees from listening to them.
Limiting Your Child’s Fire Time: A Guide for Concerned Paleolithic Parents
It’s important to make sure that your child engages in other activities, like mammoth hunting and the gathering of rocks and bones with which to make tools.
Darn...
As more streaming providers increase their prices, you may need to do the math to see if streaming TV still costs less than cable TV.
Exodus Spyware Targets iPhones & Android Phones to Collect All of Your Personal Data
Exodus spyware, which was once just found on Android phones, has made the leap to iPhones. Find out more and use these tips will help keep your smartphone safe.
Video Game Subscriptions are the Next Big Thing in Gaming
You may never need to buy another video game as new services from Apple, Google and Microsoft let you play as much as you want for one subscription price.
Shaking head...Be smarter than the Secret Service. If you find a random thumb drive, don't just plug it into your computer!
An agent stuck one of the USB drives from an unannounced Chinese national’s electronics stash into his agency computer, infecting it—and prompting widespread derision.
Here's how to tell if you're being bamboozled by fake reviews on Amazon or elsewhere.
These tools analyze the language in all of a product's reviews and tell you if the rating is likely inflated by fake reviews.
If you haven't bought a bike helmet in a while, many new models have significant improvements in brain protection that are worth a look.
Trek’s new Bontrager WaveCel bike helmet line offers additional protection for your brain without significantly impacting weight, comfort or styling.
This isn't a tech story, but we felt it was important to share it since so many of you have kids. Since the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission let Britax off the hook by not demanding a recall, many owners are unaware of the serious issues with these jogging strollers. Here's what you need to do if you're an owner.
The CPSC and Britax have settled a lawsuit over Britax jogging strollers. Consumer Reports shares what to know if you own one of the affected models.
What is WiFi Calling & How to Get it on Your Phone
Find out how WiFi calling works and how to get it on AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile, for both Android and iPhone.
6 Tips to Get More out of Apple News
Apple News+ has so much to read that it can be tough to find what you want. Our tips will help you find and keep track of everything you're interested in.
7 Must See April Fools Tech Jokes
Check out what pranks your favorite tech companies are up to on April Fools' Day.
Apple is aiming to upend the credit card business - will they succeed?
Apple's first credit card enhances security and cuts through financial confusion with smart features that help you understand exactly where your money is going.
How to Figure Out Who Hacked Your Phone
The best way to narrow down the field of suspects is to determine exactly how your phone is being compromised. Here are 7 steps to figuring out who hacked your phone.
On the Trail of the Robocall King
An investigator set out to discover the source of one scammy robocall. Turns out, his target made them by the millions.
New iPad Air and iPad mini are better and faster — but which iPad should you buy?
With Apple's recent iPad refresh, there are more iPad options than ever. We'll run down the latest models to help you find the right one to buy.
This is unbelievable...
Two arrested after hundreds of hotel guests were filmed in south Korea for live-stream subscribers.
Seems like it should be simple, right? It is. Here's how to do it.
Saving what you see on your computer or smartphone screen is simple if you know the right buttons to push.
Better read this before you go the "free" route...
VPNs can read all of your internet traffic, so you want to make sure your personal data isn't being exploited in return for "free" service. Here's who to trust.
You should hope this doesn't happen to you, because if it does there's only one way to fix it, and you probably won't like what that is...
Trying to get into your phone but don't remember your password, pin or lock pattern? There's only one way to get access to your device. Here are the steps.
See our latest Editor's Picks for the best smart locks!
Smart locks offer remote unlocking, electronic guest key access, proximity-based unlocking when paired to your smartphone, and more.
Can Your iPhone Be Hacked?
Contrary to what you may have heard, your iPhone can be hacked. Here's how hackers can take advantage of you and what you can do to protect yourself.
Oh, how true it is.
From a fan:
Nespresso is having a huge sale on all of their machines, including our favorite, the Lattissima Pro. Now would be a great time to pick one up.
A symbol of the sad state of our privacy protections.
Haveibeenpwned.com now has details on 7.695 billion hacked accounts - more than the current world population of 7.558 billion. And, those are just the leaked accounts we know about.
What is Facebook Account Cloning & What Can You do about It?
Keeping yourself — and your friends — safe from Facebook account cloning scams is simple. This is everything you need to know to protect yourself.
11 Gmail Tips that Will Save You Time
Gmail is packed with features that can improve your productivity. Here are the 11 Gmail features you should be using to save time every day.
Yes, they're real and they're coming soon.
If you're ready to jump on the folding phone craze, here are three phones that aren't just rumors — watch these phones unfold.
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Have you been the victim of Facebook account spoofing or know someone who has? The best way to protect against it is to make your friends list private. Here's how to do it.
If you don't want your list of Facebook friends to be available to the public, here's how to hide it.
The Onion. Nailing it, as always.
The Onion – America's Finest News Source
50 of the Best Presidents Day Deals for 2019
From the Apple Watch to the Xbox One, these are the best Presidents Day tech sales.
How to Block Calls on an Android Phone
Tired of the endless spam calls and area code spoofing scams? Here are four ways to block those annoying calls on your Android phone.
How to Block Calls on an iPhone
Tired of the endless spam calls and area code spoofing scams? Here are four ways to block those annoying calls on your iPhone.
These Popular Mobile Apps Are Secretly Tracking Everything You Do
Your travel apps may be quietly recording your actions whenever you open the app — sometimes including passwords and credit card numbers.
Want an easy way to digitize your old photos? The Epson FastFoto is a terrific option.
The Epson FastFoto FF-680W makes the process of scanning old photos so quick and easy, you'll finally get your digital archiving done.
Update Your iPhone to Fix FaceTime Privacy Bug
Apple finally fixed a serious FaceTime bug that let others listen in on you. Here's how to update your devices so you can safely use FaceTime.
Facebook Messenger Now Lets You Unsend Messages
Facebook Messenger's unsend feature lets you delete messages, but there are limitations. Here's what you need to know before you press unsend.
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AerBetic Wearable Tells When Your Glucose Levels Change When a diabetic's blood sugar levels go up or down, they breathe out different amounts of volatile organic chemicals. The AerBetic can detect gases in the parts per billion, so when the wearer's breath chemistry changes, he or she can receive an alert.
The LG Signature Oled TV R in 4k. One of our top picks award winners for CES 2019.
Withings BPM Core - A new advanced 3-in-1 cardiovascular monitor that can, for the first time, measure blood pressure, take an electrocardiogram (ECG) and listen to the heart via a digital stethoscope in one device.
Cobra has a new JumPack mini. Not only can it charge your phone and various devices, but it also will jump your car! For those that have never had to jump a car there’s no way you can mess up, because it tells you if you put the jumper cables on correctly. Cobra JumPack mini will jump start most cars & trucks with up to 8-cylinder engines. It is so small that it will easily fit in your glove box.
ClearUp is a small, handheld device, that easily glides along the outside of the nasal passages -- the cheek, nose and brow bone -- to deliver low current electrical waveforms that stimulate the nerves under the skin to help relieve sinus pain. ClearUP will be available over-the-counter without a prescription by mid-2019. It is FDA approved.
We saw Google Assistant showing up everywhere at #CES2018, but our favorite implementation was in the Lenovo Smart Display.
Smoothies get a techie makeover with @thenutribullet Connect blender. Not only does the accompanying app give you exact measurements and a huge library of recipes to choose from, the blender itself acts as a scale to weigh each ingredient. #ces2018 #nutribullet #nutribulletrecipes #smoothies #nutrition
[email protected] debuting it's Professional SalonLab, a digital system to analyze your hair, then customize both product and color. Looking good? Feeling good. #ces2018 #hair #hairproducts #haircolor #beauty
Skates on crack! @razorworldwide intros Turbo Jetts. Not just for kids. #ces2018 #skating #razor #commute
Don’t get up. The @shadecraft_official Sunflower umbrella is a 7 ft solar-powered shade which tilts and rotates to keep you out of the sun. #ces2018 #umbrella #sunscreen
Why yes, that IS a glowing sword! The voice activated Elucidator is a reproduction of the popular @kirito_the_solo_player and did we mention it makes smoke too? Bitchin. #ces2018
LG Electronics USA makes you never want to leave your couch with its new AI TVs. #CES2018
Monster's #danceyourassoff campaign kicking off for 2018. #ces2018 #monsterproducts
Talking to Jonah Reider of Pith about using LG SIGNATURE appliances to cook for a group. #lgsignaturexpith
At the #Nintendo #supermarioodyssey event in NYC. The game is going on sale tonight.
Take your photo taking a memory making skills up a notch with these new products and services. #CTAPhotoNYC
Amazon.com has announced a new way to shop in 7 cities — including NYC — the Amazon Treasure Truck. Here’s what to expect.
Blake Rouhani of Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and I take you through 12 products that will save time & get you organized.
Western Digital's My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo personal cloud storage solutions provide an easy way to back up all your files from all your devices in one central place – and control and access those from anywhere with an internet connection.
Andrea Smith and I go hands on with the Samsung Mobile Galaxy Note8
Adding #smarthome technology to your home can help create a homey feel. Check out some of our favorites, and don’t miss the @CapitalOne Simply Smarter Home sweepstakes to win an ultimate smart home of your own. Find rules + enter here: https://youtu.be/HT2EhOUmukY no purch. necessary #ad
Adding #smarthome technology to your home can help create a homey feel. Check out some of our favorites, and don’t miss the @CapitalOne Simply Smarter Home sweepstakes to win an ultimate smart home of your own. Find rules + enter here: http://bit.ly/2wlMaN4 no purch. necessary #ad
More teens are turning 16 this month than any other month this year. Got a new driver? I'm checking out all the options Chevrolet has to offer.
Have you been keeping up with your kegel exercises? Well, if not, the VaGenie (the name says it all) is here to guide you. Device and companion app will help you keep your pelvic floor in shape. Computex
The ORii is a Bluetooth headset that you wear on your finger as a ring. When a call comes in, place finger against your ear and it uses bone conduction to transmit sound. Seen at Computex
Want to play chess against a robot? Example of vision recognition for companion robots from Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute at #Computex.
The My Size Toilet from Summer Infant teaches kids to flush. #newyorkbabyshow
The Austlen Baby Co. Entourage baby stroller literally expands to meet your needs. #newyorkbabyshow
Sage Spoonfuls has everything you need for food at home and on the go. Refillable food pouches makes baby food on the go easy. #NewYorkBabyShow
Prince Lionheart Twister eliminates diaper smell. At the #NewYorkBabyShow.
Whether she wants to shape up, get organized or just sit back and be entertained, here are 5 of the hottest products for Mother's Day.
Educator Neal Manegold takes us through the amazing things you can build with Microsoft code builder for Minecraft Education Edition.
Microsoft launched a new version of Windows today - Windows 10 S. Here's what you need to know.
Lots of great smart home and smart health products at our event in Miami with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) #CTAMiami
Learn how @givealittlehelp can help your friends and family recover financially from the loss of a loved one. http://bit.ly/givealittlehelp #ALittleHelp #sponsored
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