FTC accuses Amazon of acting as a monopoly

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The first of the mega lawsuits against Big Tech is underway. What it means for you, in 60 seconds. 

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What pumpkin spice item each state is searching most

Fall means changing leaves, sweaters, football and pumpkin spice. Most people either love or hate it, but no matter what, it gets a lot of buzz. Google Trends dug into search data to see what each state is talking about in the world of pumpkin spice this year.

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Check your phone! Your bank is the target

I’ve got some urgent news you need to pay attention to. The nefarious Xenomorph Android malware I told you about in February is back in full force — and it’s targeting a whopping 100+ banking and crypto apps. Yeah, that’s just about all the major ones.

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How NASA plans to backup data on lunar soil

Think the cloud is a safe bet for your data? In a world of increasing data breaches, hackers and threats, even cloud storage might not be enough. So, why not look to the stars — or, better yet, the moon?

NASA is partnering with Lonestar, a Florida-based computing startup, and the Isle of Man, that self-governing British Crown Dependency you might’ve never heard about.

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The online review problem is getting worse

If you’re like me, you scan online reviews before adding that big “something” to a shopping cart … choosing a new plumber or finding a place to get sushi — OK, you get the idea. And you probably are like me: Up to 99% of buyers look up online reviews before purchasing, well, anything.

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TikTok is watching its employees with surveillance tools

If you’ve ever thought of building something as big as the Komando Media Empire, you must know that teamwork and collaboration are key. That’s why we’re all three days a week (at least) in the broadcast center. I would never implement what TikTok is doing with RTO (return to office) policies.

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Meeting schedule packed? Use these Google Calendar tricks for easier planning

Let me put it this way. If you’re not using Google Calendar (it’s free), you’re missing out. Here are some things you can do with it.

Personal appointments and events: Beyond birthdays and meetings, manage personal commitments from school dates and doctor’s appointments to spa days. 

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Do you make these common spelling mistakes?

When I think “embarrassing searches,” they’re not … those kinds. They’re the ones where I’m trying to figure out how to spell a word I definitely should know how to spell. I’m not alone. We all use search engines as a dictionary these days.

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The wacky world of Elon Musk

Ever wanted to get inside the brain of one of today’s most infamous names in tech? The new book “Elon Musk” contains over 600 pages of juicy details about Musk’s life, from childhood through the wild twists and turns of the X (formerly Twitter) takeover. 

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6 signs your phone is on its last legs

There are two kinds of people: Those who upgrade to new devices anytime something shiny catches their eye and those who wait until their beloved gadgets finally bite the dust before upgrading.

When it comes to phones, there are warning signs yours is on the way out. My recommendation: Save your money and wait till you can say “Yes” to most of the tells on this list before buying a new one.

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Shortcut to find where a show or movie is streaming

A friend is raving about a new show you just have to watch. You’re in, you’re excited and then you realize, “Oh, it’s on a streaming service I don’t subscribe to.”

The problem used to be there wasn’t anything to watch. Now, there are too many places to watch shows and movies. Here’s a fast, easy way to find out what’s available where.

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