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What the Tech: New emojis are rolling out on iPhone and android

What the Tech: New emojis are rolling out on iPhone and android

Updated: 11 hours ago
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Emoji is the fastest-growing language in the world and it just got larger. Check your phone for some brand new emojis.
Jamey Tucker says it can happen to anyone and if you care about those memories, you should take...

What the tech: Thousands of Facebook users had their accounts hacked

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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Jamey Tucker says it can happen to anyone and if you care about those memories, you should take action now
Spending too much time on your phone? This app helps lower your screen time

What the Tech: Spending too much time on your phone? This app helps lower your screen time

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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The app is called "One Sec," and it forces you to take a one-second break before the app opens.
What the Tech: Here's some gadgets to help declutter your desk

What the Tech: Here's some gadgets to help declutter your desk

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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Is your desk a little messy? Here's some gadgets that can help you save some space and clear up your work area.
What the tech: How to backup your hard drive

What The Tech: How to backup your hard drive

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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Your computer may be the only place you store photos, music, important files, and memories. But a disaster could wipe all of that away.
Now the commission is taking action.

What the Tech: The FCC says the number of scam text messages has increased by 500%

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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Now the commission is taking action.
What the Tech: This app uses AI to help collectors figure out the value of coins

What the Tech: This app uses AI to help collectors find the value of coins

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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The app called "Coinsnap Value Guide" shows the collector values of pennies, dimes, quarters and other coins.
Smartphones can do just about anything, nut they can also prevent you from doing things you...

What The Tech: How to keep your phone from being a distraction

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM HST
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Smartphones can do just about anything, nut they can also prevent you from doing things you need to do.
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What the Tech: Financial expert explains difference between online and traditional banking

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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In recent years, billions of dollars have been put into savings accounts in online banks that have no physical locations.
What the Tech: How to bring your friends' posts back to your Facebook feed

What the Tech: How to bring your friends' posts back to your Facebook feed

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM HST
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If you're on Facebook, you've probably noticed it's harder than ever to get past all the ads and see updates from your friends.
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What the Tech: Looking for an Instagram alternative? Try this photo-sharing app

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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What was once the most popular photo-sharing app in the world is now an app people love to hate. Instagram is now the number one app people say they want to delete from their smartphones.
What the Tech: How to spot hidden cameras while staying in Airbnbs

What the Tech: How to spot hidden cameras while staying in Airbnbs

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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If you see a camera in a rental property you can bet the owner is checking in on you, but some look nothing like a camera.
Millions of people have trouble falling sleeping every night.

What The Tech: Tech gadgets that may help you get some rest and wake up refreshed

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Millions of people have trouble falling sleeping every night.
As our Jamey Tucker discovered, a tool to limit screen time doesn't always work.

What The Tech: Parents can block certain apps and websites but it isn't going to stop them.

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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As our Jamey Tucker discovered, a tool to limit screen time doesn't always work.
Your kids may hate me for telling you this, but deleting an app isn't going to stop them.

What The Tech: Many parents don't stand a chance at blocking things they don't want their children to see on smartphones

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Your kids may hate me for telling you this, but deleting an app isn't going to stop them.
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What the Tech: The app you need to stay off your phone

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM HST
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Try a day without your device.
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What the Tech: Tips on cutting back on social media

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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It's easy to lose track of time while using your smartphones. Well, a global effort tomorrow wants us all to "unplug" for a day.
Just like windows, your smartphone can use some cleaning. Not the screen, but what's under the...

What the Tech: Time for spring cleaning, including your smartphone

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Just like windows, your smartphone can use some cleaning. Not the screen, but what's under the hood.
What the Tech: iPhone face ID isn't as secure as you think

What the Tech: iPhone face ID isn't as secure as you think

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Many iPhone users rely on Face ID as an extra layer of security, but it isn't as secure as you think it is.
People having their phones snatched out of their hands and stealing the passcodes

What The Tech: People are getting their phones (and passcodes) stolen

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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If someone steals your phone the first thing you'll worry about is them selling the device
What the Tech: Are companies responsible for posts on their platforms? SCOTUS deliberates

What the Tech: Are companies responsible for posts on their platforms? SCOTUS deliberates

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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The Supreme Court is reviewing a law that revolves around whether companies and websites can be held responsible for posts on their platforms.
What the Tech: Lose your iPhone? Here's how you can find it using a friend's phone

What the Tech: Lose your phone? Here's how you can find it with the help of a friend

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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If an iPhone's Find My is turned on a friend can see where it is using their Find My app, even if you're not sharing location.
What The Tech: A quick way to lock an iPhone down

What The Tech: A quick way to lock an iPhone down

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Your smartphone holds a lot of personal information that you don't want others to see.
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What the Tech: Airbnb isn't only an app to book a place to stay, it also offers unique activities

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Millions use Airbnb to find places to stay on vacation, but there's a little-known feature to find some unique experiences that aren't listed anywhere else.
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What the Tech: Holograms are no longer a thing of the future -- they are being used in the now

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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The full-size display called "the capsule" is so clear it's as if he's standing right there.
What the Tech: How to prevent other people from using Face ID to open your phone

What the Tech: How to prevent other people from using Face ID to open your phone

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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The question is, could someone else take advantage of that feature to unlock your phone maybe while you're taking an afternoon nap. The answer is yes.
What the Tech: Companies are creating virtual reality for the 6 senses

What the Tech: Companies are creating virtual reality for the 6 senses

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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Imagine watching a cooking show on TV, and being able to smell what the chef is making. As Jamey Tucker shows us, virtual reality is becoming much more than watching videos with a headset.
If you've played a video game, or ridden a virtual rollercoaster while wearing one of these...

WTT: Video gamers have embraced the metaverse, but what about the rest of us?

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM HST
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The latest weather forecast from Hawaii News Now's severe weather team.
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What the Tech: Going on a trip? This app will help you pack

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM HST
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When you're planning a vacation, there is a lot to think about. If you've ever found yourself spending money on things you forgot to pack, Jamey Tucker says, there's an app for that.
Here's everything you need to know about televisions before you buy one.

What The Tech: What new TV is right for you?

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:00 AM HST
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Here's everything you need to know about televisions before you buy one.
A colonoscopy can detect pre-cancerous polyps that can be removed before they turn into cancer....

Artificial intelligence could help lower colon cancer rates in Hawaii, experts say

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Three clinics on Oahu are the first to use artificial intelligence in colonoscopies. Gastroenterology expert Dr Yousif A-Rahim says AI can help lower colon cancer rates in Hawaii.
This sign went up a day after a crash involving a speeding vehicle on Keoneula Blvd.

Community grapples with more visitors (and headaches) as popular new businesses move in

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ben Gutierrez
Residents want speed bumps, raised crosswalks, and maybe even a traffic light to deter speeders.
City Council Chair Tommy Waters is agitated by official defending his budget.

Tempers flare over proposal to slash city spending in bid to provide tax relief

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
Council Chair Tommy Waters vigorously defended the proposals as a way to provide tax relief for homeowners.
Filipino fashion designer recreates royal attire for Merrie Monarch royal coronation ball

Filipino fashion designer recreates historic royal attire for Iolani Palace, Merrie Monarch festival

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Hilo-based Filipino fashion designer Iris Viacrusis recreated the historic royal attire of the Hawaiian monarchy on display at Iolani Palace and Washington Place. This year, he's recreating period pieces for the Merrie Monarch Royal Court to wear at the coronation ball on Easter Sunday.
The current law requires them to retire at age 70. The new law would have allowed them to serve...

Proposal to extend mandatory retirement age for judges fails

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
An effort to extend the retirement age for Hawaii judges and justices has failed.
Forecast: Light winds today, stronger winds with more showers due on Tuesday

First Alert Forecast: Nice beautiful Spring days ahead

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jennifer Robbins
A flood watch remains in effect statewide — but it appears most significant rain will be over Hawaii Island and Maui County.