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What the Tech: Hidden iMessage Tricks

Your iPhone's iMessage app is probably one of the most-used apps on your phone. Most people open it dozens of times every day to send quick texts, photos, emojis or links. 

What the Tech: The perfert password

Today, most online accounts aren't hacked because someone "guessed" a password. They're hacked because passwords were stolen in a data breach and reused somewhere else. 

What the Tech: Behind the Canvas breach

A major data breach involving the education platform Canvas has parents, teachers and students concerned after hackers reportedly stole stole names, addresses, student ID's and other personal information. 

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less. The e-commerce titan's ultrafast Amazon Now service first launched in India last June. Amazon says it's now also available in five other countries and is expanding in the U.S.

What the Tech: App of the day "Discogs"

In the last twenty years, few things have increased in value more than old record albums. What once cost only eight dollars can now fetch thousands from collectors. 

What the Tech: Wi-Fi Scams

Free Wi-Fi can feel like a lifesaver when traveling or spending time at a coffee shop. But before tapping "connect", there's a scam cybercrimminals have been using for years that users should know about. 

Charlotte city staff researching data center impacts

A Charlotte City Councilwoman says data centers are becoming the wild wild west of the Queen City. These facilities are popping up across Charlotte, some are in commercial areas, but others are in residential areas. Now city leaders say it's time for more rules and regulations.

What the Tech: Budget-friendly MacBook

As gradutation season approaches, many parents are looking for practicle gifts to set their students up for success, and a laptop is often at the top of that list. 

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