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Archives for August 2024

Technology
Why your Amazon recommendations are getting a little too creepyWhy your Amazon recommendations are getting a little too creepy
Technology

The retail giant now uses your grocery purchases to recommend prescription drugs.

By Adam Clark Estes
Technology
Why Telegram’s CEO was detained in FranceWhy Telegram’s CEO was detained in France
Technology

Telegram’s lax content moderation policy is catching up with its CEO.

By Ellen Ioanes
Technology
The massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thingThe massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thing
Technology

Freezing your credit files has never been easier. Here’s how to protect yourself.

By Adam Clark Estes
Politics
What we know about Trump’s claim that Iran hacked his campaignWhat we know about Trump’s claim that Iran hacked his campaign
Politics

The FBI is now investigating the former president’s claim of Iranian interference with his campaign.

By Ellen Ioanes