10 viral Christmas gifts TikTokers swear by

Stay on top of the viral Christmas trends this year and gift people the products they haven’t been able to stop talking about. TikTok is filled with incredible gift ideas for every type of person on your list. From luxury blankets to foot massagers, power tools and viral Stanley cups, these trending gifts show you…

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Google Home tests access tiers for everyone in your smart home

Illustration: The Verge Google Home is testing a new feature that will allow friends and family members to help manage smart devices around your home. Two access levels are available: “Admin” which provides full control over account and device permissions, and “Member” for people who require more limited access. Google says that Admin access is…

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Indiana carries out first state execution in 15 years

A man who killed four people including his brother in 1997 has been put to death in Indiana – the state’s first execution in 15 years. Joseph Corcoran, 49, was on death row since his 1999 conviction and, despite late appeals on the grounds that he was severely mentally ill, was executed early Wednesday morning…

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Using VPNs without messing up your banking apps

Using a virtual private network (VPN) can significantly enhance your online security, especially when accessing sensitive information like banking apps. However, it can also lead to complications, such as being blocked from accessing your bank’s services. Melissa from Dallas wrote to us asking, “How can I use a VPN without getting locked out of my…

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Morning Glory: Trump’s approval ratings have never been higher

“President-elect Donald Trump’s popularity has reached a seven-year high and the majority of Americans approve of his handling of the transition process,” Forbes recently reported. “A majority of respondents to a CNN/SSRS poll released Wednesday said they believe Trump will do a good job when he returns to the White House next month (54%),” the…

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