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March 9, 2024

On this day in history, March 9, 1959, Barbie makes fashionable world debut at New York Toy Fair

Barbie, best-selling toy and fashion icon, made her global debut at the North American International Toy Fair in New York City on this day in history, March 9, 1959.

March 8, 2024

TikTok’s effort to recruit American kids as ‘foreign agents’ for China against ban may backfire: ‘Disturbing’

A Republican lawmaker sent a scathing notice to TikTok Friday for allegedly "targeting" kids who use the platform to "lobby" for CCP against ban.

March 8, 2024

Leaked documents expose 'shady practices' at Chinese hacking company

A leaked document from Chinese hackers-for-hire company I-Soon provides eye-opening insight into the seedy world of how these private companies operate.

March 8, 2024

US school shootings prompt states to fund digital maps for first responders

Mass shootings at U.S. schools have prompted a growing number of states to fund digital mapping to aid emergency responders. These maps are often coupled with camera feeds.

March 8, 2024

Fear of transit crime resurfaces in US cities

In several cities across the U.S., concerns about crime on subways and buses have resurfaced as a top priority, leading to efforts to address the issue.

March 8, 2024

Tesla’s electric semi-truck takes on diesel big rig

Tesla's Semi tractor-trailer accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 20 seconds and can travel about 500 miles on a single charge. It runs on three independent motors.

March 8, 2024

Texas girl's weeklong disappearance highlights 'risk to children' using dating apps, expert says

Columbus Police in Texas arrested Sirterryon Preston March 1 on charges of evading arrest in the disappearance of a 12-year-old Houston girl.

March 7, 2024

I’m giving your computer a quick speed upgrade

Tech expert Kim Komando shares clever techniques to increase your computer's processing speed. Learn how to accelerate your computer's hardware.

March 7, 2024

The iPhone privacy setting you need to turn off

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what to know about Apple Journal's "Discoverable by Others" feature and how to disable it if desired.

March 7, 2024

Stream more, pay less by lowering your monthly streaming costs

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores the options and costs of streaming services, which services are worth keeping and some ways to save.