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San Diego woman finally freed from $1,200 phone bill dispute
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (14+ words) San Diego woman finally freed from $1,200 phone bill dispute'NBC 7 San Diego...
TikToker backtracks after posting about washing underwear in hotel coffee maker
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (14+ words) TikToker backtracks after posting about washing underwear in hotel coffee maker'NBC 7 San Diego...
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
4+ week, 2+ day ago (530+ words) Since its launch, TikTok has become one of the world's most popular social media platforms, using recommendation algorithms to connect content creators and influencers with new audiences. TikTok agreed to settle a'landmark social media addiction lawsuit'just before the trial kicked…...
Social media addiction's surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (867+ words) Many parents wonder if their kids are on their smart phones too much. Sergio Flores with NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds recently spoke to five middle school students about this issue. It's simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop…...
County looking at defense against potential data-center resource binging
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (319+ words) On Wednesday, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously gave the green light for staff to work on protections for residents related to the costs of large artificial intelligence data centers in unincorporated areas. The board directed Chief Administrative…...
Is it cringe to be extremely online now?
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (896+ words) Many people say that by turning to nondigital activities for entertainment, they are trying to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences. The bag Emily Karst keeps in her car is filled with everything but…...
What is 'quishing'? Malicious QR codes out for your money and private information
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (628+ words) QR codes are everywhere, but as Sergio Flores from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds explains, if you're not careful, you could be setting yourself up to get scammed. QR codes are everywhere. They're easy to use, convenient for everyone and save…...
What does 'I know ball' mean? About the trending slang term
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (490+ words) A new TikTok trend has users declaring they "know ball" " and they're not talking about basketball. They're talking about'getting their spark back,'long-distance friendships,'mental health journeys'and more. The term essentially means, "Trust me. I know what I'm walking about,…...
Who is eligible for the AT&T settlement? Here's how you could receive up to $7,500
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) AT&T will pay consumers in a class action settlement after data breaches last year. Information on the lawsuit was revealed in August, with the telecommunications giant agreeing to pay a total of $177 million to affected users -- as long as…...
US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1035+ words) With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies. Texas moved first, as state lawmakers…...