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It’s been over a decade since the start of the Snowden leaks, which exposed mass surveillance programs in the US. I mention this because one of the smaller things Snowden (and others) drew attention to is the use of “stingrays,” also known as IMSI catchers. Police, military, and intelligence agencies have occasionally used these to intercept data on cellphone users without their knowledge – and criminals may now be making use of the technology as well....

How Long Do TVs Usually Last? The Answer Is Complicated With the convenience and advancement of smart TVs, it certainly feels like home viewing has reached a pinnacle state. Unfortunately, there’s one hurdle that even the newest, fanciest TV with4K or 1080p resolutionhas not managed to conquer: the simple passage of time. Even the most technologically advanced TV has a finite lifespan, with the years gradually diminishing its display quality and slowing its processes....

Learn how to get the Flare Melon in Grow a Garden, including where to buy it, stats, value, and why it’s important for crafting. The Flare Melon is a new, rare, multi-harvest crop introduced in theBeanstalk Expansion update, and just like theGlowpod, it is obtained through Goliath’s Goods rather thanSkyroot chests, though it requires a higher friendship level to unlock. It has a tall green stem splitting into two flower-like heads that produce the fruit, making it stand out compared to other crops....

Did you know you could earn free Gold Points to spend in theNintendoeShop with virtually every new game you buy for the Nintendo Switch? It’s like a rebate program, except there isn’t any waiting around for several weeks for your reward to come in the mail. In today’s tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to receive free Gold Points for the Nintendo eShop just from buying the games you want for yourNintendo Switch....

If you like to see the world burn, there’s only one weapon for you. Here’s how to get and unlock the Flamethrower in The Finals. How to Get the Flamethrower in The Finals There’s no contestant I fear more than The Heavy. You’re just minding your business, and she comes barreling through a wall with a Flamethrower or a Sledgehammer, ready to ruin your day and steal all your pocket change....

Upgrade is an item inPokémon Gothat, at the moment, serves exactly one purpose. It is used to evolve Porygon into Porygon2. This is currently the only way to evolve Porygon, so many trainers with Porygons in their line-up are wondering how to obtain them. How to Get the Upgrade Item in Pokémon Go Evolution items are a somewhat rare commodity inPokémonGo,and Upgrades are no exception. There are a couple methods to getting them, all of which are similar to the methods of obtaining any other evolution item....

TRIBE NINEis an upcoming action RPG from Akatsuki Games, the studio led by the creators of the Danganronpa series. Featuring a similar art style to Danganronpa, co-op support, and a sports-themed hook, TRIBE NINE is shaping up to be another fun RPG to add to your rotation. While a release date still hasn’t been announced, interested players can now pre-register for TRIBE NINE and earn exclusive in-game rewards for the full release....

Nintendo’s highly-anticipatedSuper Mario Run launchedon the App Store Thursday afternoon as afree downloadwith a non-compulsory $9.99 In-App Purchase to unlock all of the gameplay modes and levels. If you’re as excited for this game as I am (amazing what nostalgia can do, eh?), you’ll be collecting those coins like there’s no tomorrow. In order to prevent unwanted battery drains, we have some tips for you about minimizing energy consumption while playing Super Mario Run on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch....

Future Trunks is no doubt a fan favorite. The young half-Saiyan shocked us all with his first appearance in Dragon Ball Z, slashing Mecha Frieza to bits. However, his future was wrought with miraculously powerful enemies time and time again. What if Future Trunks could break the barriers that held him back all that time? Could his future have panned out differently? Let’s break down the alternate timelines of Future Trunks’ Episode Battles in Dragon Ball: Sparking!...

The more we want to play a game, the more time we also expect to spend at its character creation screen. We cannot hunt for those deadly Kemono inWild Heartswith no style at all. And don’t say that armor will be covering the characters most of the time. There’s still a message to be delivered: that feracious beast was conquered by a stylish and beautiful fella. But before all that, we must first answer the question: can you actually give your character such good customization details in this game?...

James Webb Observatory Hits New Milestone With Activated Guidance Sensor If you’ve been following the launch and deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope, you’ll know that it isn’t a simple matter to turn the world’s most powerful space observatory on. The telescope unfurled its hardware as it traveled to its orbit and, once that was complete, it had topower on its instruments. However, even with this done, there are still several months of tweaking and calibration to complete before the observatory can start collecting science data....

‘Do you remember the first time you saw a dinosaur?’ Claire asks in the opening moments of a newJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomextended featurette that takes fans behind-the-scenes of the latestJurassic Parkfranchise sequel. In it, we get to see the animatronic dinosaurs come to vivid life, how their skin is grafted onto their metal bones, and how their realistic looking teeth are covered in practical ooze. It’s a wonderful introduction to this next chapter in the dino saga....

Klipsch has been building speakers for so long that it still uses horn-loaded tweeters, a more old skool way of producing these high-end-delivering outputs. This 3.1-channel Bar 48 soundbar system has improved sensitivity thanks to those retro-looking tweeters. There’s also a separate wireless subwoofer for deeper bass output, backlit remote included, and an HDMI-ARC connection (audio return channel for plug-and-play simplicity with a TV). Otherwise, however, this particular soundbar is somewhat light on features - the emphasis being on performance....