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Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer 27 Years After Launch

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Tricia Goss

The days of using Internet Explorer will soon be history. Microsoft is ending support of the web browser starting June 15. Instead, the tech company …

Read moreMicrosoft Retires Internet Explorer 27 Years After Launch

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We Tested This Top-Selling Ice Cream Maker To See If It’s Worth The Hype

June 14, 2022June 13, 2022 by Clint Davis

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Read moreWe Tested This Top-Selling Ice Cream Maker To See If It’s Worth The Hype

Buick Going All-Electric With New Vehicles Coming In 2024

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

American automaker Buick will produce only electric vehicles in years to come, starting in 2024. The company announced June 1 that the new Electra series …

Read moreBuick Going All-Electric With New Vehicles Coming In 2024

Instagram Launches In-App Feature For Amber Alerts

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Social media platform Instagram announced rolling out the new in-app feature Amber Alerts. The company said it would notify users of missing children in the …

Read moreInstagram Launches In-App Feature For Amber Alerts

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The Best Shark Robot Vacuums In The Lineup, According To Amazon Buyers

June 2, 2022June 3, 2022 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreThe Best Shark Robot Vacuums In The Lineup, According To Amazon Buyers

Test Your Spelling Skills With This Fun Instagram Filter

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Who says social media can’t be fun and educational? With the Scripps National Spelling Bee going on in Washington, D.C., our partners at ION Television …

Read moreTest Your Spelling Skills With This Fun Instagram Filter

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How To Identify Plants And Animals With Your IPhone’s Camera

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Each new generation of the iPhone has more features than the average consumer will typically ever use. We hold the equivalent of a fully operational …

Read moreHow To Identify Plants And Animals With Your IPhone’s Camera

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New York Has Removed Its Last Public Pay Phone

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by Tricia Goss

In 1889, inventor William Gray and developer George A. Long installed the first pay phone at a bank in Hartford, Connecticut. By 1902, there were …

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Cookie Banners Can Be Annoying—Here’s How To Block Them

May 24, 2022May 23, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Cookies are files created by websites when you visit them. They can be somewhat helpful, as they save your browsing information, and they allow sites …

Read moreCookie Banners Can Be Annoying—Here’s How To Block Them

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New FCC Rules Are Designed To Stop Robocalls Coming From Other Countries

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Robocalls aren’t just annoying; they can be dangerous. As many as 59.49 million Americans report losing $500 on average from phone scams between 2020 and …

Read moreNew FCC Rules Are Designed To Stop Robocalls Coming From Other Countries

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Used Electric Cars Are In Demand—Here’s What To Know To Buy At An Affordable Price

May 19, 2022May 18, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Fuel prices can make even essential driving prohibitive these days, prompting many folks to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient car or even an electric …

Read moreUsed Electric Cars Are In Demand—Here’s What To Know To Buy At An Affordable Price

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This Smart Touch-Screen Toaster Has 60-Plus Algorithms, For Pop Tarts, Eggos And More

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreThis Smart Touch-Screen Toaster Has 60-Plus Algorithms, For Pop Tarts, Eggos And More

Woman’s Nonprofit Organization Is Trying To Send 3,000 Portable Incubators To Ukraine

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Each day, citizens of Ukraine face the unmistakable horrors of war. As the people experience attacks from Russian troops and bombs, somehow life still has …

Read moreWoman’s Nonprofit Organization Is Trying To Send 3,000 Portable Incubators To Ukraine

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This Handy Kit Has Everything You Need To Quickly Hide Ugly TV Wires

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreThis Handy Kit Has Everything You Need To Quickly Hide Ugly TV Wires

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These Are The Best Cars For Short People

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Emily OBrien

As a driver, you want to feel comfortable when you’re behind the wheel, and automobiles come in all shapes and sizes — just like people. …

Read moreThese Are The Best Cars For Short People

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Catalytic Converter Thefts: Why It’s Happening And How To Protect Yours

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreCatalytic Converter Thefts: Why It’s Happening And How To Protect Yours

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Former Hacker’s Viral Video Shares How To Check For Secret Cameras In Airbnbs

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Taylor Kuether

Airbnbs and similar short-term, peer-to-peer home-sharing and vacation rental platforms like Vrbo offer guests amenities that traditional hotels often don’t, including living spaces, full kitchens, …

Read moreFormer Hacker’s Viral Video Shares How To Check For Secret Cameras In Airbnbs

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Never Lose Your Keys, Wallet Or Remote Again With These Handy Bluetooth Trackers

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreNever Lose Your Keys, Wallet Or Remote Again With These Handy Bluetooth Trackers

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Latest Texting Scam Sends You A Message From Your Own Number

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022 by Tricia Goss

You receive a text message. Not a big deal. But when you check to see who sent it, you’re baffled. It shows your number as …

Read moreLatest Texting Scam Sends You A Message From Your Own Number

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Google Issues Warning About Dangerous Hacking Vulnerability For Chrome Users

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Newsy

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all …

Read moreGoogle Issues Warning About Dangerous Hacking Vulnerability For Chrome Users

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Apple Started Its Digital Driver’s License And State ID Program

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Apple is working toward making the Wallet even more like a physical wallet. Owners of Apple devices who hold a driver’s license or state-issued ID …

Read moreApple Started Its Digital Driver’s License And State ID Program

Record Over-The-Air TV With The Best Tablo DVR

March 17, 2022May 25, 2022 by Alicia Bodine

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Woman Creates Computer Science Dolls To Educate And Inspire

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Newsy

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all …

Read moreWoman Creates Computer Science Dolls To Educate And Inspire

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Program Finds Adoptable Dogs Based On Kids’ Doodles

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If your kids are dreaming of adding a furry friend to the family, they’ve probably taken crayon or pencil to paper to draw their vision …

Read moreProgram Finds Adoptable Dogs Based On Kids’ Doodles

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The Best 3D Printers To Get You Into This Exciting Hobby

March 8, 2022April 11, 2022 by Anam Ahmed

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Read moreThe Best 3D Printers To Get You Into This Exciting Hobby

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Mom Pays Son $1,800 To Stay Off Social Media Until He Turns 18

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

How much does it cost to convince a child to stay off social media for six years? For one Minnesota mom, it cost $1,800. In …

Read moreMom Pays Son $1,800 To Stay Off Social Media Until He Turns 18

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Adaptive Driving Beams Will Be Allowed On US Vehicles To Prevent Night Crashes

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 by The Denver Channel

The U.S. government is taking steps to allow headlight technology on vehicles that could improve night driving conditions while reducing crashes that happen after dark. …

Read moreAdaptive Driving Beams Will Be Allowed On US Vehicles To Prevent Night Crashes

Find Out If You Are Using The Most Hacked Passwords

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Tricia Goss

If you have ever been the victim of a security breach, you are not alone. According to a 2019 survey by Google and Harris Poll, …

Read moreFind Out If You Are Using The Most Hacked Passwords

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FDA Approves First Smartphone App To Deliver Doses Of Insulin

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by The Denver Channel

Your smartphone will now have the ability to deliver doses of insulin after the US Food and Drug Administration clears it. On Feb. 17, Tandem …

Read moreFDA Approves First Smartphone App To Deliver Doses Of Insulin

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Uber Now Allows Riders To See Ratings From Individual Drivers

February 19, 2022February 18, 2022 by Newsy

Uber is introducing a new feature to help users see a breakdown of their ratings from drivers. Previously users could only see their average rating, …

Read moreUber Now Allows Riders To See Ratings From Individual Drivers

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New Puzzle Game Worldle Is The Geography Spin-Off Of Wordle

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Word games are great and all, but if geography is your jam, you need to try a new online game heavily inspired by the viral …

Read moreNew Puzzle Game Worldle Is The Geography Spin-Off Of Wordle

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What Is Wordle, And Why Are So Many People On Social Media Playing It?

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

I have a confession to make. I am one of those people crowding your social media feeds with odd-looking, colorful grids lit up with green …

Read moreWhat Is Wordle, And Why Are So Many People On Social Media Playing It?

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Volunteers Tied Sausages To A Drone To Save A Stranded Dog In England

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A group of volunteers was able to save a stranded dog in England with flying sausages. Millie became stranded in dangerous mudflats in Hampshire after …

Read moreVolunteers Tied Sausages To A Drone To Save A Stranded Dog In England

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Toyota Wants To Remanufacture Cars To Make Them Like New Every Few Years

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Toyota is testing a way to make its vehicles last longer. The approach, which involves refurbishing (remanufacturing, essentially) used cars, could potentially extend the life …

Read moreToyota Wants To Remanufacture Cars To Make Them Like New Every Few Years

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You Can Get Girl Scout Cookies Delivered On Demand With DoorDash

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Girl Scout Cookie season is here just in time to lift us out of our post-holiday season doldrums. This year, you may see local troops …

Read moreYou Can Get Girl Scout Cookies Delivered On Demand With DoorDash

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Some Honda And Acura Clocks Are Stuck In 2002—And There’s No Fix Yet

January 12, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreSome Honda And Acura Clocks Are Stuck In 2002—And There’s No Fix Yet

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How To Lock Notes On Your IPhone

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 by Tricia Goss

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What Do The Yellow And Green Dots On My IPhone Mean?

January 11, 2022January 10, 2022 by Tricia Goss

If you notice a green, yellow or orange light in the upper-right corner of your iPhone screen, you might wonder what they indicate. Those little …

Read moreWhat Do The Yellow And Green Dots On My IPhone Mean?

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Scientists ‘unwrapped’ An Ancient Egyptian Mummy Using Digital Technology

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Christmas Gifts Being Delivered To International Space Station

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by The Denver Channel

Christmas gifts are expected to arrive at the International Space Station ahead of the holiday. A SpaceX Dragon lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center …

Read moreChristmas Gifts Being Delivered To International Space Station

Fitness Fanatics Use GPS Tracker To Turn Routes Into Art

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021 by Newsy

There are no shortcuts or changing course midway when creating art with GPS as your paintbrush. Jakub Mosur follows points on a map, which he …

Read moreFitness Fanatics Use GPS Tracker To Turn Routes Into Art

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Man’s 20-Year-Old Cat Struggles With Steps, So He Built Him A Custom Elevator

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreMan’s 20-Year-Old Cat Struggles With Steps, So He Built Him A Custom Elevator

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Jack Dorsey Is Stepping Down As CEO Of Twitter

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 by Tricia Goss

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How To Find Your Lost IPhone By Pinging It

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

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College Students Create Bucket List App Where People Help Each Other Achieve Goals

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by KGTV, San Diego

Climb Mount Everest, see some pandas, scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef — they’re all things completed by people on the Bucket app. “The …

Read moreCollege Students Create Bucket List App Where People Help Each Other Achieve Goals

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Pepsi Says Their Tesla Semi Trucks Are Arriving This Year—But Elon Musk Says Production Starts In 2023

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Clint Davis

Ever since they were announced in 2017, Tesla’s electric semi trucks have been highly anticipated additions to America’s supply chain. While the eco-friendly big rigs …

Read morePepsi Says Their Tesla Semi Trucks Are Arriving This Year—But Elon Musk Says Production Starts In 2023

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iPhone Camera Tricks You Should Be Using

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you’re an iPhone user, chances are high that you give the device’s camera a serious workout. One study showed that iOS users snap 65% …

Read moreiPhone Camera Tricks You Should Be Using

Tesla’s Deal With Hertz Will Add 50,000 Electric Cars To Uber Fleet

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Electric car manufacturer Tesla and rental car company Hertz are teaming up to offer Uber drivers expanded access to environmentally-friendly vehicles by adding 50,000 electric …

Read moreTesla’s Deal With Hertz Will Add 50,000 Electric Cars To Uber Fleet

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How To Delete All Mail In Gmail Or Other Email Services Without Losing Anything Important

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Digital clutter can be nearly as overwhelming as physical disarray. If you feel as though your inbox is overflowing and you wish you knew how …

Read moreHow To Delete All Mail In Gmail Or Other Email Services Without Losing Anything Important

Veterans Behind Nonprofit Help Others With PTSD Through Gaming

October 3, 2021October 1, 2021 by KTNV News

A group of Army veterans is calling on other veterans to join their squad. Dad Body Calvary is a nonprofit that collects and rebuilds gaming consoles …

Read moreVeterans Behind Nonprofit Help Others With PTSD Through Gaming

Researchers Create World’s Whitest Paint Designed To Reduce Need For Air Conditioning

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by WXYZ

Researchers at Purdue University say they’ve developed the world’s whitest paint that’s designed to reduce or even eliminate the need for air conditioning. Xiulin Ruan, …

Read moreResearchers Create World’s Whitest Paint Designed To Reduce Need For Air Conditioning

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