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Sign language 999 BSL service launched for deaf people

Deaf people can make 999 calls via a service connecting them to a British Sign Language interpreter.

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Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs

A BBC investigation witnesses grooming, sexual material and a rape threat in a virtual reality world.

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SaferWatch: New app acts as ‘digital panic button’ for Clay County residents

Clay County law enforcement agencies have launched a new tool for reporting crimes and suspicious activity in the county that can also help keep the public informed.

The British government is exploring an app for women walking alone. Critics say it misses the point.

Activists say the app fails to tackle the reason why so many women feel unsafe: violence at the hands of men.

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Apple latest iPhone software, iOS 15, rolls out today. Here’s what you should know.

Apple is rolling out iOS 15, its latest iPhone software today. We tested out the key new features and rounded up what you need to know.

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Stellarium Mobile Plus review

Based on the Gaia DR2, the Stellarium Mobile Plus app provides access to the most comprehensive celestial database around.

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Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

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Number pinged by Covid app falls significantly

The fall come ahead of changes to the app to make it notify fewer contacts.

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Covid: More than 500,000 app pings in a single week

Alerts asking people in England and Wales to isolate for 10 days are causing concern among businesses.

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Your contact list is spilling over to the Internet. Here’s how to make it stop.

When you consent to share your address book with applications, you give companies access to your entire personal network, and they may sell that information.

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Covid-19: App change could reduce alerts and holiday bookings soar

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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China targets ride-hailing giant Didi in data crackdown after U.S. listing

Beijing is growing wary of the sprawling reach and power of the country’s Internet giants and is signaling it is prepared to rein them in.

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Covid: App showing beach crowd levels expanded

The phone app is designed to help beachgoers find less busy parts of the coastline to enjoy safely.

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Apple Introduces New Features With iOS 15

FaceTime calls will be more natural, The Weather app is getting an upgrade and there's a new way to manage notifications.

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What is Anom, and how did law enforcement use it to arrests hundreds in a global sting?

Law enforcement officials around the world announced Tuesday they had tricked hundreds of alleged criminals into using an encrypted messaging app controlled by the FBI.

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Covid-19: PM 'anxious' about variant and travel firms refund warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

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You got an Amazon Echo for the holidays — here are the first things you should do

Andrew Burton | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesYou may have received an Amazon Echo as a gift during the holidays. How to change the default music serviceIf you ask your Amazon Echo to play music it will default to Amazon Music. How to use your Amazon Echo as an in-home intercomYou can use your Amazon Echo as an in-home intercom and announce things to every Echo in your house. How to play music on multiple Amazon Echos at the same timeYour Amazon Echo can play music in different rooms of your house at the same time. How to set your Amazon Echo to detect sounds like glass breaking or smoke alarmsThis feature is useful if you want to get notifications about sounds your Amazon Echo hears when you're away from home.

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New screening app will check Duval County teachers, staff for COVID-19 symptoms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A new screening method will check Duval County Public Schools staff members for signs of the coronavirus or exposure to a COVID-19 case, Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene told the school board last week. Greene told the Duval County School Board during a June workshop that the app will ask a list of questions related to any possible exposure to a case of COVID-19 and about any symptoms or signs of the virus. Greene said protecting users privacy is a priority of this screening app. However, district leaders plan to evaluate how the app functions among staff before a decision on expansion is made. Staff members will begin using the app when the school year begins on Aug. 10.

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New app shows hidden flood risk for properties across the country

New app shows hidden flood risk for properties across the countryPublished: June 30, 2020, 9:09 amThe new tool, Flood Factor, estimates the risk and chances of a property seeing flooding.

Struggling to stay sober? Curious about cutting back? This app just might save you

It includes sober dating, travel information, community groups, booze-less guides, where to find the best mocktails; you name it. Gottlieb said there has been a lot of interest in Loosid’s “sober curious” groups. How can the app help? For example, select “I just relapsed and I need help” or “Weekend and holiday support,” and you’ll be linked with people and resources. “Some people are coming out of the hospitality industry -- people with no money, who need help now,” Gottlieb said.

"Pokemon Go" app collecting data from users

The new "Pokemon Go" app is sweeping the country, but it's also collecting data from its users. CNET senior editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with more.

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Uber app no longer serving Kansas

Uber has shut down in Kansas after regulators increased restrictions on the service. CNET's Jeff Bakalar talks about what this means for the ride sharing app.

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Slack app aims to replace email in the office

Slack app aims to replace email in the office A new chat app called Slack is a messaging app for the office. As CNET's Bridget Carey reports for CBSN, it aims to replace email altogether.

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'Be My Eyes' app helps blind people do everyday things

'Be My Eyes' app helps blind people do everyday things CBS News' Bigad Shaban talks about a new app, Be My Eyes, that helps the blind or visually impaired do daily tasks.

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Poachable: The new app for job seekers

Poachable: The new app for job seekers If you're looking for a new job, there's an app for that. "Poachable" works similarly to Tinder. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBSN" with more.

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Facebook relaunches an app to compete with Snapchat

Facebook relaunches an app to compete with Snapchat Facebook is looking to take over the picture-sharing world. The social media site has re-launched its "Slingshot" app, with some major improvements. CNET Senior Editor Jeff Bakalar joins "CBSN" with the details.

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New app lets you turn credit cards on and off

New app lets you turn credit cards on and off Following over $11 billion of fraud in just 2012, a new app allows you to fight back against credit card thieves. Tim Stevens, editor-at-large for CNET.com, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the app.

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New wine app solves age-old restaurant dilemma

New wine app solves age-old restaurant dilemma A new phone app aims to make anyone a wine expert by matching wines with what you’re eating and what you can afford. Brandon Scott reports.

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New FBI app aims to speed up the search for missing children

New FBI app aims to speed up the search for missing children The FBI is encouraging parents to download an app that could be a lifesaver. The smart phone tool is designed to help report a missing child by getting information to the authorities immediately. CBS News' Paula Reid reports.

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New app for caffeine junkies

New app for caffeine junkies There's a new app, called Cups, that lets you pay $45 a month for unlimited coffee from dozens of independent coffee shops. Right now the app is only available in New York and there is one limitation: Users have to wait 30 minutes before ordering another coffee. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.

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Can this app stop drivers from texting behind the wheel?

Can this app stop drivers from texting behind the wheel? As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Kentucky and West Virginia drivers can download the Text Limit app for free. The app stops users from texting, calling, or surfing the web when their cars are moving at a designated speed. WLKY's Lexy Scheen reports.

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Can an app help you ditch your reading glasses?

Can an app help you ditch your reading glasses? A new iPhone app claims to help users improve their ability to read small print. It works by training the brain to better process images when they are distorted by aging eyes. Danielle Elliot reports.

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