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People are apparently using their phones too much and getting 'numb thumbs'
Use your phone a lot and find yourself doing a lot of typing, tapping, and scrolling? You too may develop a numb thumb.
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why not?
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The folks behind Pornhub just created their own VPN called VPNhub
Pornhub, the world's biggest adult video site, just created and launched its own virtual private network called VPNhub.
Eavesdropping
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An Amazon Echo sent someone's private conversation to one of their contacts
Amazon's Echo speakers are incredibly convenient — until they start sending private conversations to people without your consent.
Senior discount
Sprint adds a new unlimited plan for seniors 55 and older to match T-Mobile
Sprint's new Unlimited 55+ plan gives senior citizens unlimited everything at a lower monthly rate.
Net neutrality
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U.S. Senate votes to restore Net Neutrality
Thanks to a Congressional Review Act, Democrats have pushed the U.S. Senate to vote on potentially restoring Net Neutrality laws that have been repealed by the FCC.
Simple and safe
Wi-Fi Alliance announces EasyMesh, Qualcomm promises support for WPA3
The Wi-Fi Alliance is getting ready to upgrade wireless internet with a new EasyMesh standard and Qualcomm's announced full support for WPA3.
On the dot
All major U.S. carriers give your real-time location info to third parties
Securus, a service used by law enforcement to track inmate calls, can pinpoint the location of just about any cell phone thanks to the cooperation of U.S. carriers.
GDPR compliant
Google's making it easier to understand and manage user data it collects
As part of the General Data Protection Regulation out of Europe, Google's making changes across the board with a more transparent privacy policy and better user controls.
gaming on the go
Valve Steam Link app will soon let you play Steam games on Android and iOS
During the week of May 21, Valve will release a new Steam Link app so you can access and play your entire Steam library of games on Android and iOS.
Express Yourself
Facebook Avatars is the social network's answer to Bitmoji
According to files found in the Facebook Android app, the social network's gearing up to take on Bitmoji with a new feature called "Facebook Avatars."
Just for kids
Amazon launches kid-focused Prime Book Box subscription
Amazon's latest Prime perk, Prime Book Box, lets you get handpicked children's books in the form of a monthly subscription service.
Time to move on
WhatsApp founder leaves the company after privacy disputes with Facebook
Jan Koum, WhatsApp's Co-Founder and CEO, is leaving the company following disagreements with Facebook over user privacy matters.
'Twas too good to be true
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MoviePass now prevents you from seeing the same movie more than once
It's long been said that MoviePass is too good to be true, and thanks to a Terms of Service update, that may finally be the case for some.
Snap 2.0
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Spectacles v2 launch for $150 with sleeker design and improved features
Over two years since gen-one was released, Snap Inc. is launching its second iteration of Spectacles with a higher price, improved design, and enhanced features.
Another one enters the ring
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AT&T is working on a $15/month live TV streaming service
AT&T Watch is the company's latest live TV streaming service that'll cost $15/month and offer no sports channels.
Alexa Blueprints
Amazon's now letting anyone create custom questions/responses for Alexa
Amazon's new Alexa Blueprints service enables anyone to create custom questions and responses for their Alexa speakers.
Backup
Instagram will soon let you download your photos, videos, and messages
Nearly 8 years since it first launched, Instagram's finally announced plans to release tools that'll allow users to download their data for external and offline use.
Killer combo
Spotify and Hulu can now be purchased together for just $12.99/month
Spotify and Hulu are two of the biggest media streaming services around, and now they're joining forces so you can subscribe to both for just $12.99 per month.
In the know
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How to check if your Facebook info was accessed by Cambridge Analytica
Chances are your data was shared with Cambridge Analytica. Here's how to double check if it was.
HQ gets social
HQ Trivia's new 'Friends on HQ' feature adds a social element to the game
In a new update that's rolling out to HQ Trivia, the live trivia game show is making the experience more social with "Friends on HQ."