Here's what's making news today in tech — picked from the 10 sources I trust, translated for normal humans.
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3 hidden YouTube settings you should change right now to protect your privacy
YouTube quietly collects data about what you watch and uses it to target ads, but three settings in your account can limit that. Turning off watch history, search history, and ad personalization takes about five minutes in your YouTube account settings. For Portage County: Log into YouTube, click your profile picture, go to Manage your Google Account, then Data and Privacy, and turn off those three history options.
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GhostAction Compromises About 1,900 GitHub Accounts, Targets Over 30,000 Repositories
A hacking group called GhostAction broke into roughly 1,900 GitHub accounts and tried to steal passwords and secret codes from more than 30,000 software projects. The attack happened on October 8 and 9, 2026, and targeted developers who store code online. For Portage County: This one affects software developers, not everyday users, but it is a good reminder to turn on two-step verification for any online account you have.
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Android Strengthens Scam Defenses for Calls and Texts
Android phones are getting stronger built-in tools to block scam calls and texts, including better filters in Google Messages and new limits on screen sharing. These updates are aimed at stopping the kinds of fraud that trick people into handing over money or personal information. For Portage County: If you have an Android phone, make sure Google Messages is your default texting app and that it is up to date, so these protections work automatically.
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Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
Microsoft worked with Japan's National Police Agency to shut down an online marketplace that scammers used to send more than a billion fake texts about parking tickets, package deliveries, and other phishing tricks. The takedown disrupted a global network that supplied criminals with the tools to run these scams at massive scale. For Portage County: You may start seeing fewer of those fake delivery or parking-ticket texts, but stay cautious and never click a link in an unexpected text message.
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iPhone Duo's A20 Pro Chip Benchmarked Ahead of Launch
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, has shown up in early speed tests and performs about the same as the iPhone 18 Pro. Both phones use Apple's A20 Pro chip, and the scores are in line with what the current Pro models already deliver. For Portage County: No action needed now, but if you are thinking about a new iPhone in the coming months, the Duo will likely be a powerful option worth asking Bill about before you buy.
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