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Your Push Notifications Aren't Safe From the FBI
2+ hour ago (215+ words) Finally, a WIRED investigation found that nonprofit groups linked to Customs and Border Protection facilities were selling challenge coins that celebrated the Trump administration's immigration raids, including one coin that depicted Charlotte's Web characters in riot gear. And there's more....
How digital thieves use fake profiles and invites to scam your friends
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (545+ words) The digital invitation in my inbox said: "Shhhhhhh. It's a Surprise!" But something triggered my spider senses. The email address was legitimate. I double-checked. But it came from a fellow church member with whom I wasn't close enough friends to…...
You Tube Premium is increasing US prices for the first time since 2023
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (156+ words) You Tube Premium raised its US prices on Friday, marking the latest example of "streamflation." The massively popular Google-owned video platform increased the price of its individual Premium subscription to $15. 99 a month, up $2 from $13. 99. The family Premium plan rose $4 to…...
When my kids got their first phones at 10, I made them sign a physical contract. They're teenagers now, and it's sti
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (732+ words) When my oldest daughter turned 10, many of her friends were already getting phones. At the time, I was working as a middle school teacher, and I had a front-row seat to what constant screen time was doing to my students....
The anti-data center movement is growing " and becoming more unhinged
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (422+ words) The mob-like movement against data centers that's been gaining traction across the country took a dark turn this week. Indianapolis Councilor Ron Gibson (D), who supports a project to build such a facility in his district, woke up early Monday to…...
AT&T Promo Codes and Bundle Deals: Save $50 in April
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (517+ words) Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage Save on AT&T Prepaid Phone Plans With the Latest Deals An AT&T prepaid phone plan is one of…...
My Blissful Week as a "Do Not Disturb" Maximalist
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (710+ words) I've discovered the secret to a happy life in this era of constant connection: ignoring everyone that I know and love. Well, at least ignoring their push notifications on my smartphone by living in "Do Not Disturb" mode. With Do…...
I came up with the "burned haystack" dating method. It helped me find Mr. Right.
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (682+ words) Jennie Young is a professor of rhetoric and women-and-gender studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. I created the Burned Haystack Dating Method to help women survive dating apps " then I stopped dating altogether. As the method went viral, moderating…...
AI Music and Influencer Culture: How Social Media Stars are Building Community and Spreading Joy Amid Ongoing Debate
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (511+ words) There is no talking around the reality that AI music is very controversial right now. From Spotify trying to cull AI music on their platform to artists having fake songs published under their name, it's a hot topic. Despite this…...
FBI warns i Phone, Android users against installing certain apps " as personal data could be collected, stored overseas
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (544+ words) Americans" personal data could be collected and stored overseas " even if they"ve never downloaded a foreign-developed app themselves " according to a new'FBI alert'warning about the risks tied to popular mobile platforms. That means information like a person"s name,…...