BBB CONSUMER TIPS: What is Ghost Tapping? How to spot and avoid tap-to-pay scams

Tapping your card or phone to pay has become second nature for many. It's quick, easy, and you don't even have to hand your ...

How Does Cruise Control Work With Manual Transmissions?

The cruise control systems found in manual-transmission cars work by locking the throttle to a set speed, while the clutch ...

For people without diabetes, continuous glucose monitors may not accurately reflect blood sugar control

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are wearable technologies that track blood sugar in real time and help patients with type ...
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So Is the $200 Typhur Meat Thermometer Worth It?

It’s versatile enough for everyday cooking, smoking and grilling, and big holiday roasts and is easier to use than its ...

Revolutionizing Alzheimer’s Detection: Non-Invasive Test Could Detect Early Warning Signs

Scientists are testing a novel blood-based method to detect Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing microvesicles that reveal how ...
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Beware of 'ghost tapping': Scammers exploit tap-to-pay technology

NOW THE BAD NEWS HERE IS THAT MANY NFC PAYMENT SYSTEMS ALLOW LOW VALUE TRANSACTIONS WITHOUT A PIN, SO A THIEF CAN THEN GO AND MAKE SEVERAL QUICK PURCHASES USING A STOLEN CARD. THE GOOD NEWS A LOT OF ...