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No, You Don't Need to Give That Android App Access to Your Camera
Apps love to ask for invasive permissions they don't need. Here's how to set app permissions on your Android device and keep your data safe.Mobile apps are notorious for asking for permissions they have no business asking for. Some Android apps may ask for permissions that are excessive and wildly unrelated to their intended utility -- like if a flashlight app requests access to your camera, micro ... Read more
2022-07-08 21:03:22
Google's Cheaper Pixel 6A Is Coming Soon, and It Looks Promising
Google will soon launch the Pixel 6A, a more wallet-friendly version of the Pixel 6 that it announced nearly two months ago during its I/O conference. As expected, the Pixel 6A includes many of the Pixel 6's highlight features like the Tensor chip at a lower price of $449. Coming July 28, the new 6.1-inch Pixel will serve as a successor to last year's Pixel 5A. As rumored, it will feature a desi ... Read more
2022-07-08 21:02:53
Security warning after sale of stolen Chinese data
President Xi Jinping has urged public bodies to "defend information security" after a hacker offered to sell stolen data of one billion Chinese citizens. In an advert on a criminal forum, later removed, the user said the data was stolen from Shanghai National Police. The hacker claims the information includes names, addresses, National ID numbers and mobile phone numbers. Cyber-securi ... Read more
2022-07-08 21:01:32
More People Should Watch This Sci-Fi Masterpiece on Apple TV Plus
For All Mankind's version of the space race is one of the most compelling dramas on TV. Watching the season 3 premiere of For All Mankind on Apple TV Plus, I didn't touch my phone once. That never happens. The hour-long episode, which placed several main characters at a wedding-gone-wrong aboard what was supposed to be the first space hotel, was a tense introduction to what will likely be a ten ... Read more
2022-07-08 03:45:31
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Dies After Shooting
The former prime minister of Japan was giving a speech when he was shot from behind with a shotgun. Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest serving prime minister, was shot and killed Friday while delivering a speech in the city of Nara, 40 minutes east of Osaka. His death was first reported by Japan's state broadcaster NHK. Abe, 67, was speaking ahead of Japanese Upper House elections on Sunday. Police say ... Read more
2022-07-08 03:43:11
Best VPN Service of 2022
All you need to know to find the best VPN for your online privacy needs.A VPN, short for "virtual private network," is a good way to secure your digital information and protect your privacy online. Here's how it works: A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the internet. This encrypted connection gives you an added layer of security, which is a must-have if you ever send o ... Read more
2022-07-07 23:54:32
Best Prime Day iPad Deals: Save $40 on the New iPad Air, $100 on an iPad Pro
You'll find discounts at Amazon and Walmart right now on all of Apple's tablets as Prime Day nears. The most recent addition to Apple's iPad lineup is the iPad Air that was released in March, bringing an update to the only iPad that missed a refresh in 2021. The new iPad Air features Apple's M1 chip, found in the company's iPad Pros, along with 5G and a wider-angle, front-facing camera with the C ... Read more
2022-07-07 23:54:09
Don't Be Surprised if Your Netflix Show Sounds Different Now
Time to go back and watch that epic Stranger Things 4 sequence. You know the one. Don't be surprised if the next show or movie you watch on Netflix sounds different. Netflix announced Thursday it is rolling out spatial audio on select content to customers around the world with the help of Sennheiser. This audio format is meant provide viewers with a more immersive viewing experience. It's like s ... Read more
2022-07-07 23:53:37
Apple Watch for 'Extreme Sports' Will Have Larger Display and Metal Case, Report Says
The "rugged" version of Apple's smartwatch may be revealed later this year. Apple is rumored to be working on a new version of the Apple Watch that'll be geared toward extreme sports. The more "rugged" Apple Watch will feature a larger display screen, longer battery life for workouts and a protective metal case, according to a report Wednesday from Bloomberg, which cited peopl ... Read more
2022-07-07 23:52:56
Apple Announces New Lockdown Mode for iPhone to Fight Hacking
Apple for years has marketed its iPhones, iPads and Macs as the most secure and privacy-focused devices on the market. On Wednesday, it bolstered that effort with a new feature coming this fall called Lockdown Mode, designed to fight targeted hacking attempts like the Pegasus malware, which oppressive governments reportedly used on human rights workers, lawyers, politicians and journalists. It als ... Read more
2022-07-07 03:50:37