Pixel 11 Rambler speeds up replies: Rich says Google’s voice-to-text feature is accurate enough to dictate and format quick email responses on the fly.
Meta faces landmark child-safety case: States accuse Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to keep young users engaged while failing to adequately protect kids.
Drone delivery is expanding fast: Amazon plans to bring Prime Air to 500 cities and towns, while Uber Eats and Zipline are also expanding drone delivery.
Flock is sending drones to 911 calls: The company’s police drones can reach scenes before officers and may help resolve some calls without dispatching police.
Beware Medicare card scams: A caller received a suspicious call asking whether she received a new Medicare card, a reminder to never give personal information to unsolicited callers.
Antenna Man explains free TV: A good antenna can deliver dozens of local channels for free, but choosing the right antenna and placement for your location is critical.
Check reception before buying an antenna: RabbitEars.info can estimate available stations, signal strength and the type of antenna you may need.
International calling requires planning: Check your carrier for an international roaming pass or consider an unlocked-phone eSIM that supports actual voice calls, not just data.
Prepare for power outages: A hand-crank emergency radio is an inexpensive backup, while portable power stations from brands like Jackery and EcoFlow can keep larger devices running.
YouTube Premium is adding Peacock: YouTube Premium subscribers are expected to get the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan in early 2027.
California DROP removes broker data: California residents can use the state’s free DROP system to request removal of their personal information from registered data brokers.
Google can remove personal info from search: Results About You alerts you when Google finds your phone number, address or other personal information and lets you request removal from search results.
Scammers are getting better with AI: Scamicide founder Steve Weisman says AI is improving phishing messages, voice clones and other scams, making independent verification more important than ever.
Secure your home router: Change default passwords, install firmware updates and consider replacing older routers that no longer receive automatic security patches.
Don’t trust customer-service numbers from search: Scammers can buy ads or manipulate search results, so get support numbers from a company’s official website, app or bill.
Instagram is adding major teen restrictions: Meta’s teen-safety changes include daily time limits, overnight restrictions, muted school-hour notifications and hidden like counts.
Samsung satellite service depends on phone and plan: Satellite connectivity requires compatible hardware and carrier support, so not every Galaxy phone or T-Mobile plan will qualify.
Don’t hide your Wi-Fi router: Putting a router or mesh node inside a cabinet can weaken the signal and undermine the benefits of a mesh system.
WiFiman can diagnose weak Wi-Fi: Ubiquiti’s WiFiman app can help visualize signal strength around the house and identify dead zones.
Spotify adds coached running workouts: Running Mode creates personalized workouts with music, cadence targets and coaching prompts for Premium subscribers on iPhone.
Aviate brings Flighty-style tracking to Android: The app tracks flights, boarding information and trip progress with live updates for Android users.
Ask T-Mobile for an outage credit: Customers affected by the recent outage may be able to get a bill credit by contacting customer service.
Samsung Messages has an unofficial replacement: Messages by Ozark’s Made recreates the Samsung Messages experience, though users should be cautious about trusting third-party messaging apps with sensitive data.
Accessibility features can help everyone: Shelly Brisbin highlighted tools including Live Listen, Dark Mode, AssistiveTouch and voice controls that can make phones easier to use.
Fake CAPTCHA attacks can install malware: If a “prove you’re human” page asks you to run commands or type codes into your computer, stop because it may be a ClickFix attack.
Windows Snipping Tool can copy stubborn text: Its text extraction feature can grab words from images or places where normal copy-and-paste doesn’t work.
Update a full iPhone using a computer: If there isn’t enough storage for an iOS update, connecting the phone to a Mac or PC may let you update without offloading apps.
Hide AirTags inside valuables: Trackers placed out of sight in luggage or shipped packages are harder for a thief to quickly find and remove.
Older Publisher versions may keep working: Users who rely on Microsoft Publisher can continue using a legitimately licensed older standalone version rather than switching immediately.
Apple Podcast reviews are easiest on iPhone: Find the show in Apple Podcasts, scroll to Ratings & Reviews, tap Write a Review and submit it. Pasted text

<ul>
<li>Pixel 11 Rambler speeds up replies: Rich says Google&rsquo;s voice-to-text feature is accurate enough to dictate and format quick email responses on the fly.</li>
<li>Meta faces landmark child-safety case: States accuse Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to keep young users engaged while failing to adequately protect kids.</li>
<li>Drone delivery is expanding fast: Amazon plans to bring Prime Air to 500 cities and towns, while Uber Eats and Zipline are also expanding drone delivery.</li>
<li>Flock is sending drones to 911 calls: The company&rsquo;s police drones can reach scenes before officers and may help resolve some calls without dispatching police.</li>
<li>Beware Medicare card scams: A caller received a suspicious call asking whether she received a new Medicare card, a reminder to never give personal information to unsolicited callers.</li>
<li>Antenna Man explains free TV: A good antenna can deliver dozens of local channels for free, but choosing the right antenna and placement for your location is critical.</li>
<li>Check reception before buying an antenna: RabbitEars.info can estimate available stations, signal strength and the type of antenna you may need.</li>
<li>International calling requires planning: Check your carrier for an international roaming pass or consider an unlocked-phone eSIM that supports actual voice calls, not just data.</li>
<li>Prepare for power outages: A hand-crank emergency radio is an inexpensive backup, while portable power stations from brands like Jackery and EcoFlow can keep larger devices running.</li>
<li>YouTube Premium is adding Peacock: YouTube Premium subscribers are expected to get the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan in early 2027.</li>
<li>California DROP removes broker data: California residents can use the state&rsquo;s free DROP system to request removal of their personal information from registered data brokers.</li>
<li>Google can remove personal info from search: Results About You alerts you when Google finds your phone number, address or other personal information and lets you request removal from search results.</li>
<li>Scammers are getting better with AI: Scamicide founder Steve Weisman says AI is improving phishing messages, voice clones and other scams, making independent verification more important than ever.</li>
<li>Secure your home router: Change default passwords, install firmware updates and consider replacing older routers that no longer receive automatic security patches.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t trust customer-service numbers from search: Scammers can buy ads or manipulate search results, so get support numbers from a company&rsquo;s official website, app or bill.</li>
<li>Instagram is adding major teen restrictions: Meta&rsquo;s teen-safety changes include daily time limits, overnight restrictions, muted school-hour notifications and hidden like counts.</li>
<li>Samsung satellite service depends on phone and plan: Satellite connectivity requires compatible hardware and carrier support, so not every Galaxy phone or T-Mobile plan will qualify.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t hide your Wi-Fi router: Putting a router or mesh node inside a cabinet can weaken the signal and undermine the benefits of a mesh system.</li>
<li>WiFiman can diagnose weak Wi-Fi: Ubiquiti&rsquo;s WiFiman app can help visualize signal strength around the house and identify dead zones.</li>
<li>Spotify adds coached running workouts: Running Mode creates personalized workouts with music, cadence targets and coaching prompts for Premium subscribers on iPhone.</li>
<li>Aviate brings Flighty-style tracking to Android: The app tracks flights, boarding information and trip progress with live updates for Android users.</li>
<li>Ask T-Mobile for an outage credit: Customers affected by the recent outage may be able to get a bill credit by contacting customer service.</li>
<li>Samsung Messages has an unofficial replacement: Messages by Ozark&rsquo;s Made recreates the Samsung Messages experience, though users should be cautious about trusting third-party messaging apps with sensitive data.</li>
<li>Accessibility features can help everyone: Shelly Brisbin highlighted tools including Live Listen, Dark Mode, AssistiveTouch and voice controls that can make phones easier to use.</li>
<li>Fake CAPTCHA attacks can install malware: If a &ldquo;prove you&rsquo;re human&rdquo; page asks you to run commands or type codes into your computer, stop because it may be a ClickFix attack.</li>
<li>Windows Snipping Tool can copy stubborn text: Its text extraction feature can grab words from images or places where normal copy-and-paste doesn&rsquo;t work.</li>
<li>Update a full iPhone using a computer: If there isn&rsquo;t enough storage for an iOS update, connecting the phone to a Mac or PC may let you update without offloading apps.</li>
<li>Hide AirTags inside valuables: Trackers placed out of sight in luggage or shipped packages are harder for a thief to quickly find and remove.</li>
<li>Older Publisher versions may keep working: Users who rely on Microsoft Publisher can continue using a legitimately licensed older standalone version rather than switching immediately.</li>
<li>Apple Podcast reviews are easiest on iPhone: Find the show in Apple Podcasts, scroll to Ratings &amp; Reviews, tap Write a Review and submit it. Pasted text</li>
</ul>

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