If you’re using Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, or Vivaldi, you need to be aware of (and beware) the latest tech support scam doing the rounds. This one uses a bug to overload your browser, with the scammers hoping you’ll then phone them for help. Despite most people being savvy enough to avoid falling victim to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is famous for a lot of things, but privacy and security aren’t usually on the top of that list. Alongside Facebook, they are often heavily criticized for their behavior with your data. Whether it’s scanning your Gmail inbox to show you targeted ads or cooperating with the NSA to spy on users around the […]
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Google has moved to assure Gmail users that their inboxes are private and secure. However, in doing so it has admitted that third-party apps can read your Gmail, and that this is all your fault. After all, you’re the one giving developers access. For many years, Google analyzed the emails passing through your Gmail inbox […]
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According to the US Department of Transportation, roughly 10 percent of all fatal vehicle crashes are caused by distracted driving—and 14 percent of those are directly caused by cell phone use. With this kind of risk, a solution like Google Assistant could significantly reduce your risk of causing an accident because of your phone. The […]
Continue ReadingThe news is more broken than ever before. It’s difficult to believe what you read from news sites, and you know you can’t trust social media. The onus is now on the reader to find the right places to read the most factual articles. For most of us, Google News remains one of the main […]
Continue ReadingIf you speak Spanish, you’ll be pleased to know that your Google Home can now understand you. At least in part. Google Assistant has been able to understand Spanish for some time, but now Google Home can speak Spanish too. Muchas gracias, Google. Obviously, your Google Home is powered by Google Assistant in the same […]
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