Facebook $ scam, gas tanks vs. EVs & "grandfluencers" take charge

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Facebook $ scam, gas tanks vs. EVs & "grandfluencers" take charge

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Dec 7, 2023

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Plus, I'll be helping Fred from Texas with AI-powered tips and tricks for seniors. Discover how Google Maps mistakenly led cars into the desert. The truth about where the U.S. gets its news, why cell reception is getting worse, and how to find any Wi-Fi network's password.

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Dec 7, 2023

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