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The Google Play Store is the safest place to download Android apps, but it's not scam-free. There are plenty of shady apps on the service, and while Google does its best to take them down when they appear, they can't get them all. Such is the case of the rise of "SpyLoan" apps that reel you in with the promise of low-interest loans but instead harvest your personal data and blackmail you with it.

Theres much more than music on Spotify. The streaming service continues to grow with audiobooks and podcasts. And a new update is making it even easier to see what you've been enjoying.

The Roku Channel features more than 80,000 free movies and TV shows. And that huge library of content will soon be easier to find on Google TV.

Dozens of Casa Bonita workers on Friday voted to unionize, adding muscle to their requests for more protections, better pay and other concerns that performers have shared in recent months. About 80 cliff divers, magicians, actors, puppeteers and others at the Mexican eatery — which was bought by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and upgraded to the tune of $40 million — are now represented by the Actors’ Equity Association and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7, according to a union statement. They unanimously voted to unionized in order to address concerns in front of and behind the stage, as well as negotiate for better compensation.

The Bluetti AC240 has a ton of ports and a bigger output capability than it does capacity, which is an odd combination that means you can plug in all the thingsbut only power them for a short time. However, the one killer feature is the IP65 rating, which means its high performance can be used even in the most challenging conditions, offering protection from dust and low-pressure water ingress.

Every time I think about switching to Android, I feel stuck. Something about the decision-making process keeps pushing me back toward Apple. It's not about specs or ecosystemsit's about smartphone purchases being hectic. Let me explain.