Tag Archives: fox-news/tech

Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 eyes on the scene

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Holiday travel and winter storms create risky moments for drivers and families. Stress rises fast during emergencies, and describing the scene to 911 can feel overwhelming.  Now, a new Android feature closes that gap by providing live visual information that helps responders act with speed and accuracy. If you use an iPhone, …

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Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A long-running malware campaign quietly evolved over several years and turned trusted Chrome and Edge extensions into spyware. A detailed report from Koi Security reveals that the ShadyPanda operation affected 4.3 million users who downloaded extensions later updated with hidden malicious code. These extensions began as simple wallpaper or productivity tools that …

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Google’s new Call Reason feature marks calls as urgent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sometimes you need someone to answer right away. Maybe you are locked out. Maybe those concert tickets are about to go on sale. Android users are about to get a helpful upgrade that gives their calls more context when time matters. Google is rolling out a beta feature called Call Reason in …

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3D printed cornea restores sight in world first

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Surgeons at Rambam Eye Institute have made medical history. They restored sight to a legally blind patient using a fully 3D printed corneal implant grown entirely from cultured human corneal cells. This marked the first time a corneal implant that did not rely on donor tissue had ever been transplanted into a …

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Why your holiday shopping data needs a cleanup now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If the ads you see in December feel a little too accurate, you are not imagining it.  The holiday shopping season is the busiest time of the year for retailers and for data brokers. These companies quietly track, collect and sell your personal information. Every search, click, cart add and purchase feeds …

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Australia to begin enforcing social media law banning children under 16 from major platforms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Australia’s landmark new social media age law is set to go into effect, barring anyone under 16 from holding an account as the government moves to enforce one of the world’s strictest online safety measures. The Australian government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, passed in November 2024, will start …

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How to spot wallet verification scam emails

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recently, you may have received alarming emails like the one below from “sharfharef” titled “Wallet Verification Required” that uses the MetaMask logo and branding. These messages warn you to verify your wallet by following a link, but scammers use emails like this to steal your crypto information. Sign up for my FREE …

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5 tech terms every smartphone user should know

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Technology shouldn’t feel confusing or intimidating, especially when most of us are just trying to use our phones to stay connected, stay informed and stay safe. The problem is that modern devices throw around terms that sound complicated, even when the concepts are actually pretty simple. Understanding just a few of these …

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Why scammers open bank accounts in your name

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Identity theft now hits people in sneaky ways. Criminals no longer stop at credit cards or loans.  They test stolen personal data by applying for deposit accounts under your name, which confuses many victims and leaves them unsure how to respond. Brian in Clinton, Pennsylvania recently experienced this twice in the same …

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Why parents may want to delay smartphones for kids

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Parents everywhere wrestle with one big question. What is the right age to let a child have a smartphone? Tweens ask for one long before many adults feel ready. At the same time, researchers keep sounding alarms about how early access may shape health and behavior. Now, a large new study gives …

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