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Waze Users Can Now Get Their Driving Directions from Cookie Monster

The gluttonous 'Sesame Street' character is now giving turn-by-turn driving instructions for Waze app users.

Dealing With an Annoying Bug In Chrome? Report It to Google and You Might Get $30,000

If you're the first person to notice a security flaw in Google Chrome, you can earn a significant paycheck for reporting the bug to the company.

AT&T Is Now Blocking Robocalls by Default, a First for Cell Phone Providers

AT&T is becoming the first cell phone service provider to automatically block unwanted robocalls without a user having to opt in. But to block all of the calls, users will need to pay $4 a month.

The Reason Why Your Car’s Turn Signal Makes a Clicking Sound

The sound of your car's signal used to be a product of the technology, but in many modern cars, it's artificially recreated with computers.

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Sony Is Celebrating the Walkman’s 40th Birthday With a Retrospective Exhibition in Tokyo

Sony debuted the Walkman portable cassette player on July 1, 1979. Forty years later, the company is hosting an exhibition examining the device's legacy.

The FDA Is Recalling Medtronic Insulin Pumps Over Hacking Concerns

Certain models of Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps could be hacked to raise levels of insulin or even stop delivery for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, a potentially fatal situation.

Oops! Google Maps ‘Shortcut’ Left Nearly 100 Denver Drivers Stuck in a Field

What was supposed to be a 23-minute shortcut turned into a three-and-a-half hour muddy mess for drivers headed to the Denver International Airport earlier this week.

Twitter Bug Accidentally Alerted Users When Someone Unfollowed Them

The Twitter bug notified users that someone had followed them back, when really the reverse had happened.

This Amazingly Simple Google Docs Hack Is a Game-Changer

Instead of going to Google Drive to open a new Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide, all you have to do is a type a few letters into your browser.

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Mobile Game is Now Available in the U.S. and UK

Warner Bros. announced its new mobile game back in 2018, but promised it would be out this summer. And it’s kept that vow.

These ASMR-Ready Headphones Promise to Lull You to Sleep

SleepPhones: ASMR Edition come preloaded with more than eight hours of soothing ASMR content to help you unwind.

A Change Made By the FCC Could Reduce the Amount of Robocalls You Receive

A new rule change voted on by the FCC makes it easier for phone carriers to block certain types of calls, including robocalls from scam artists.

Michelin's Puncture-Proof Tire Prototype Could Make Flats a Thing of the Past

The tire company's airless prototype could eliminate the problem of flats and dramatically reduce waste created by damaged and discarded tires.

Frontier Communications Wants to Pay You $1000 to Swap Your Smartphone for a Flip Phone for a Week

One lucky person who successfully completes the "Flip Phone Challenge," and resists using their smartphone for a week, will walk away $1000 richer.

The 10 Smartest Online Courses You Can Sign Up For in June 2019

Thanks to online education providers like edX, Udemy, and Coursera, you can take interesting classes at home with just a computer and an internet connection.

A New Hypersonic Jet Could Get You From New York to London in 90 Minutes

A private air travel startup is hoping passengers will want to travel at five times the speed of sound for $3000 a ticket.

Now Ear This: A New App Can Detect a Child's Ear Infection

A new app developed by researchers at the University of Washington uses a smartphone to check for fluid levels in a child's ear, a possible sign of an ear infection.

Uber Passengers Can Now Shush Their Drivers with a Mute Button

The popular ride-sharing service is rolling out a feature for premium users that allows passengers to request their driver stop talking.

5 Things We Know About Black Mirror Season 5

Netflix's highly addictive—and often terrifyingly accurate—anthology series about the dangers of technology is officially coming back for a fifth season in June. Here's what we know so far.

Amazon Is Filled With Fake Reviews—Here's What to Look For

Not every consumer review you see on Amazon is trustworthy, but there are some tricks you can use to tell the real ones from the fakes.

Win the Game of Thrones With This Iron Throne Phone Charging Station

With this 'Game of Thrones'-inspired phone charger, your device can assume its rightful place atop the Iron Throne after a long day of use.

Scam Alert: If You Get a 'One-Ring' Call in the Middle of the Night, Don’t Call Back

You don't need to give away your name or credit card information to fall victim to the "one-ring" robocall scam—just calling back the number could cost you money.

Google Is Probably Tracking Your Location Right Now—Here’s How to Stop That

Google says it uses around-the-clock location tracking to improve the services it offers consumers. But if you're uncomfortable with that idea, there's a way to turn it off.

Seated App Will Pay You to Eat at Your City’s Best Restaurants

For every reservation you keep through Seated, you can earn up to 30 percent of the value of your meal back.

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