Consumer Tech Update

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That magic number? It started as a marketing ploy. A massive study found when the real benefits kick in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-refundable travel plans don’t have to mean lost money. These sites let you recoup some of the cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doubling the length of Prime Day backfired. While Amazon expected bigger profits, shoppers used the extra time to comparison shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Amazon’s Bee records and transcribes your conversations. No secrets, no apologies, just full-on wearable surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law enforcement can access your videos without your okay. Here's how to keep your footage private. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From free trials to forgotten apps, it all adds up fast. If you're looking to save money, start with your subs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gmail’s Gemini AI shows quick bullet-point summaries at the top of your emails, but scammers can slip in fake warnings using hidden text. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent lawsuit reveals the ugly truth: Autopilot can ignore stop signs, blow through intersections and fail to brake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to use a public USB port? Plugging in could let hackers steal your data or infect your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It used to take hours just to hook up a 30-kilobyte hard drive. Now, it’s done in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next job interview might be with a bot. AI recruiters are screening candidates, here’s how to impress the algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are rules about to tame crypto’s wild west? Here’s what the new law means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These free tools track maintenance, log repairs, and send reminders so your ride stays in top shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning to drive isn't a rite of passage anymore. Here's why you should blame automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These hidden features make multitasking easier than ever. Try this today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk promised it would be the next big thing. Instead, its design and overhyped performance left it stuck between revolution and reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still getting security codes via text? Hackers can steal them in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Apple won’t even look at it, you might be past due for an upgrade. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices