Some companies steal your data, but this one will pay you for it
In a world where data privacy is increasingly prized by consumers who have gotten tired of watching companies steal and take advantage of their data …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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The best alien invasion movie of the decade is now free to stream – here’s where to watch it
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Democrats are already calling for another stimulus check
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You’ll never look at Apple’s FaceTime the same way again after reading this story
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Did you already get your $1,400 stimulus check? The IRS might still owe you even more money
If you haven’t done so yet, while you’re waiting on a new stimulus check update to tell you when your $1,400 coronavirus relief payment from …
This is some of the worst news that a bank customer can get after a hack
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This is the reason I rarely open Apple’s Messages app anymore
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If your stimulus check hasn’t arrived yet, this might be why
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This important Netflix update will affect so many of you
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is about to reach a huge milestone
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Apple TV+ is being held back by its terrible app
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This bank will give you a free $1,000 bonus if you open an account before the end of March
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Got questions about your $1,400 stimulus check? We’ve got answers
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Think 2FA SMS texts make your logins safe? Look how easy they are to hack
Two-factor authentication was back in the news on Thursday, with Facebook announcing its support of physical security keys for 2FA on mobile devices via a …
Hackers keep getting rich off of your stupid mistakes
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Biden’s stimulus checks are giving one group of people a huge payday
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Security pros don’t put these apps on their smartphones
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Turn this smartphone setting off if you don’t want to be tracked for ad targeting
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Deepfakes are getting really weird now
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HBO Max just gave people a great new reason to sign up
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16 states have decided you don’t need to wear a face mask anymore
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Millions of Americans might not get coronavirus vaccines for a heartbreaking reason
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