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Tactics for stopping hackers, top features in Apple's iOS 17.4 update and LinkedIn and Meta having a tough week. Here's the week's latest tech news. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

Advertisement Read in browser Talking Tech Thu Mar 7 2024 Tactics to try now to stop hackers, the top features in the latest Apple iOS 17.4 update and LinkedIn and Meta having a tough week. Here's the week's latest tech news: Privacy please. We've said it before: The internet can be a scary place. But there are some tactics you can try to stop scammers and hackers in their tracks. From what to look for in your privacy settings on your phone to what you should be doing with your old bills, here are updated tech tips you need to know now. Update available. Apple released iOS 17.4, the latest software update for iPhone devices. Changes in the update include new emoji, improvements to the Stolen Device Protection feature, Apple Podcast transcripts, among other enhancements. Read more on the top features and what you need to know about iOS 17.4. Another one down. It wasn't just Meta having a tough one this week. LinkedIn also had technical issues. ICYMI, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, all owned by Meta, experienced widespread outages Tuesday. LinkedIn also had an outage, with some users unable to access the site for part of Wednesday. LinkedIn said the issues were resolved as of Wednesday afternoon. See more on the LinkedIn and Meta outages. Read on for more of the tech news this week. Security tips to keep all your device safe from cybercriminals. Seems like hackers are lurking around every corner. Kim Komando has tips to keep your devices safe, secure and away from cybercriminals. READ MORE Advertisement Apple releases iOS 17.4 update for iPhone: New emoji, top features Apple has released iOS 17.4, the latest software update for iPhone devices. From new emoji to safety features, here's what to know. READ MORE 'It's not you, it's us': LinkedIn goes down Wednesday A LinkedIn outage on Wednesday was impacting thousands of users, a day after Facebook went down on Super Tuesday. READ MORE AI can help you pack, shop, and even prepare for a job interview Many fear AI, but ChatGPT, Bing Chat and other bots can help with tasks ranging from shopping, to planning meals and trips. READ MORE DOJ charges Chinese citizen with stealing AI technology from Google A Chinese citizen who worked at Google was charged with stealing more than 500 confidential files about the development of artificial intelligence. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback