This Man Was Scammed By A Fake Sugar Daddy On Grindr — But He Can’t Report The Identity Theft Because Of The Government Shutdown
The Federal Trade Commission’s website that allows victims to report identity theft and file fraud claims is currently down.
The Year’s Biggest Data Breaches — And What To Do About Them
The databases at Marriott, Facebook, and more were breached this year. Here’s how to secure your account and protect yourself from identity theft.
6 Times When “Opting Out” Doesn’t Actually Stop Data Collection
Telling a company you want out doesn’t necessarily mean it stops collecting, or even sharing, your data.
Twitter Just Released A New "Sparkle" Button To Switch Between Algorithmic And Chronological Timelines
Now you can quickly switch between the two timelines with a new "sparkle" icon.
Netflix Wants To Change The Way You Chill
Log on to Netflix today, and you’ll see a lot of stuff you’ve never heard of. Here's how the streaming service is convincing you to click on it anyway.
Netflix Wants To Change The Way You Chill
Log on to Netflix today, and you’ll see a lot of stuff you’ve never heard of. Here's how the streaming service is convincing you to click on it anyway.
Facebook Filed A Patent To Calculate Your Future Location
The methods described in three Facebook patent applications use your historical location data — and others’ — to figure out where you’ll go next.
Gmail Users Are Saying That Their Inboxes Are Full Of Promo Emails
Google confirmed that the email filter fail is fixed.
Here’s A Guide For People Who Still Have An iTunes Match Subscription Somehow
Your obscure live-in-concert tracks are safe. Just download your music before you cancel.
Amazon Inadvertently Leaked Customer Information. Here’s How To Secure Your Account.
Amazon said only names and emails were exposed — but you should protect your account anyway. Here's the definitive guide.
Here’s A Guide To Spotting Fake Amazon Reviews
Be extra vigilant during the shopping holiday. Sellers will manipulate ratings to catch your eye and trick you into buying a product that doesn’t actually have good reviews.
How To Set A Reminder To Take A Break From Facebook
Set a reminder to take a break from Facebook or Instagram, and see how many minutes you're spending on the apps.
Facebook Filed A Patent To Predict Your Household's Demographics Based On Family Photos
Facebook’s proposed technology would analyze your #wifey tags, shared IP addresses, and photos to predict whom you live with.
Here Are The Most Outrageous Incentives Cities Offered Amazon In Their HQ2 Bids
Massive tax breaks, an exclusive airport lounge, and a William Shatner cameo for Star Trek-obsessed CEO Jeff Bezos.
Amazon's Microwave With Alexa Makes Life Marginally Better
Instead of pushing buttons, you can control Amazon’s new microwave with your voice.
Mining Cryptocurrencies Is Consuming A Significant Amount Of Energy, Researchers Say
During the past two years, researchers estimate cryptocurrencies generated between 3 million and 15 million tons of carbon emissions.
The iPhone XR Is Good, Which Means Choosing An iPhone Right Now Is Confusing As Hell
The XR is an iPhone under $1,000, with the features of an iPhone over $1,000.
You Can Take The New Kindle Paperwhite To The Pool
Amazon’s newest e-reader is waterproof and costs $130.
Here's How To Check If Your Facebook Profile Was One Of The 30 Million Affected By The Hack
A new security notice returns different results depending on your account's level of exposure.
The Pixel Slate Is A High-End Hybrid Of A Tablet And A Chromebook
The Chrome OS–powered tablet has a fingerprint sensor and Google Assistant built in.