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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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How To FaceTime Android Phones

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you are an iPhone user and have ever wanted to FaceTime Android phones, you’re in luck. FaceTime for Android is now a thing, allowing …

Read moreHow To FaceTime Android Phones

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25 Hidden IPhone Settings That Are Actually Useful

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Clint Davis

The iPhone can do a lot of nifty things, but if you feel like you know all its features by now, you’re likely mistaken. There …

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Teen Robotics Team Created A Mobile App For Kids With Autism

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 by KGTV, San Diego

Mechanical Advantage is a group of teens in the San Diego area wired for engineering and community service. The group is behind a new mobile …

Read moreTeen Robotics Team Created A Mobile App For Kids With Autism

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Top-Rated Picture Frame May Be The Best Grandparent Gift Of All Time

July 25, 2021July 23, 2021 by Kate Emswiler

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Read moreTop-Rated Picture Frame May Be The Best Grandparent Gift Of All Time

3D Printed Bridge Opens In Amsterdam

July 20, 2021 by Jenn Fields

The amazing technology behind 3D printing has come a long way, and now it’s even spanning a bridge. A 3D-printed stainless steel pedestrian bridge opened …

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If TV Commercials Sound Louder To You Lately, You’re Not Alone

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 by Kate Emswiler

Advertisers are always looking for ways to catch the attention of potential customers, and one classic way to do this is to turn up the …

Read moreIf TV Commercials Sound Louder To You Lately, You’re Not Alone

High School Students Designed A Stroller That Enables Dad In Wheelchair To Take Newborn On Walks

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 by Anna Weaver

Like most expectant parents, Chelsie and Jeremy King started planning for the arrival of their first child shortly after learning Chelsie was pregnant. But unlike …

Read moreHigh School Students Designed A Stroller That Enables Dad In Wheelchair To Take Newborn On Walks

A Giant 3D Cat Is Perched On The Side Of A Building In Japan

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by Tricia Goss

A giant, four-legged creature has people in Japan has captivated residents and visitors. But don’t worry, it’s not dangerous, even if you have a pet …

Read moreA Giant 3D Cat Is Perched On The Side Of A Building In Japan

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Here’s What The ‘i’ In ‘iPhone’ Actually Stands For

July 6, 2021July 8, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you own or are at all familiar with Apple devices, you know that it’s not the ayes but the i’s that have it. There’s …

Read moreHere’s What The ‘i’ In ‘iPhone’ Actually Stands For

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Pinterest Just Banned Weight Loss Ads, Becoming First Social Platform To Do So

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Pinterest announced that it’s banning weight loss ads from the platform starting July 1, a move that the company says makes it the first major …

Read morePinterest Just Banned Weight Loss Ads, Becoming First Social Platform To Do So

How To Stop Spam Texts

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Receiving spam texts on your phone isn’t just annoying, it also comes with the risk that you could fall for a phishing scam or click …

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Best Amazon Smart Home Prime Day Deals

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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DuckDuckGo Chrome Extension Can Stop Google From Tracking Your Web Activity

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Computers and smartphones have become essential tools in our day-to-day lives. They help us navigate the highways, stay in touch with friends and family, manage …

Read moreDuckDuckGo Chrome Extension Can Stop Google From Tracking Your Web Activity

Facebook user looks at mobile app and desktop in Bangkok.

How To Set Your Facebook News Feed To Chronological Order

June 2, 2021December 10, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Oh, Facebook. Why are you so irresistible, yet so irritating at the same time? The social media platform is amazing for staying in touch with …

Read moreHow To Set Your Facebook News Feed To Chronological Order

How To Delete Old Email Addresses

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by Tricia Goss

In 2006, Yahoo, Hotmail and AOL were the top three email domains. These days, Gmail and Outlook top that list, but it’s highly possible that …

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Amazon Prime Day TV Deals: What You Need To Know Before The Big Day

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Clever Office Chair Lets Your Needy Pets Hang Out With You While You Work

May 14, 2021May 13, 2021 by Jenn Fields

If you’ve been working from home through the pandemic, you’ve probably made some space-related concessions for the people and animals in your life. I’ve worked …

Read moreClever Office Chair Lets Your Needy Pets Hang Out With You While You Work

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Disney Has Created A Real-Life Lightsaber And It Looks Incredible

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Brooke McDonald

Ever since young Luke Skywalker first wielded a lightsaber in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” the now-legendary weapon has captured the imaginations …

Read moreDisney Has Created A Real-Life Lightsaber And It Looks Incredible

Google Earth Time Lapse Feature Lets You See The Planet Change Over The Last 40 Years

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you have ever been curious about how much Las Vegas has grown since the 1980s or what Alaskan glaciers looked like in 1999 compared …

Read moreGoogle Earth Time Lapse Feature Lets You See The Planet Change Over The Last 40 Years

Microsoft Is Choosing A New Default Font

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

While you’ve likely spent time using Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel, chances are you haven’t paid much attention to the default font used …

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Photos Taken From Inside Disney World Are Amazing

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Brooke McDonald

Walt Disney World may be “the Most Magical Place on Earth” but on April 23, the sky above the Orlando resort reminded onlookers of a …

Read moreSpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Photos Taken From Inside Disney World Are Amazing

You’ll Soon Be Able To Find Your Keys And Wallet With Your IPhone

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreYou’ll Soon Be Able To Find Your Keys And Wallet With Your IPhone

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Apple’s Latest IPhone Comes In The Prettiest New Color

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

After worries of a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple’s iPhone 12 was released on time last October with a slew of new features …

Read moreApple’s Latest IPhone Comes In The Prettiest New Color

Domino’s Pizza Is Testing Delivery Via Robotic Cars

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Imagine one night you’re hungry for a pizza. You decide to place an order online, pre-paying and choosing an R2 car delivery. A short time …

Read moreDomino’s Pizza Is Testing Delivery Via Robotic Cars

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Watch The Amateur Drone Video Of A Bowling Alley That’s Impressing Even Hollywood Directors

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

An incredible drone video that features something most people wouldn’t consider that extraordinary — a bowling alley — has gone so viral that it has …

Read moreWatch The Amateur Drone Video Of A Bowling Alley That’s Impressing Even Hollywood Directors

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