Accounts for teenagers using Meta's platform, especially Instagram, will be getting new protections for direct messages and to help users spot potential scammers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-debuts-more-instagram-protections-for-teen-users-heres-whats-new/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's easy to overlook this iPhone feature from 2023, but it can make your calls clearer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/want-to-improve-your-iphone-call-quality-try-this-hidden-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are a few telltale signs to help you identify scams and legitimate links. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-overthink-it-that-suspicious-link-may-actually-be-a-scam/#ftag=CADf328eec
August's Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. Here's the payment schedule for the month and how to find out when you'll get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-august-2025-heres-when-youll-get-paid-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stop sweating indoors. I found a window air conditioner that can handle even triple-digit temperatures. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-cant-stop-recommending-this-window-ac-to-anyone-struggling-to-survive-summer-heat-waves/#ftag=CADf328eec
Given the "hot girl walks" and "Japanese walking" trends, we reached out to personal trainers to find out if walking is actually enough exercise on its own. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/trends-japanese-walking-is-walking-exercise-asked-personal-trainers/#ftag=CADf328eec
Any student loans left on the SAVE plan will start accruing interest on Aug. 1, but they'll remain in a general forbearance. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/save-student-loan-borrowers-you-have-only-a-few-days-left-before-interest-restarts-should-you-move-to-ibr/#ftag=CADf328eec
The tour heads to Melbourne with Andy Farrell's tourists looking to wrap up a series win with victory at the MCG https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-australia-vs-british-irish-lions-from-anywhere-stream-2nd-test-rugby-union-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Department of Education put IBR forgiveness on hold but says it's temporary. Here's when forgiveness could resume and what it means for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/save-borrowers-encouraged-to-move-to-ibr-even-though-forgiveness-options-are-paused-heres-whats-going-on/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 26. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-july-26/#ftag=CADf328eec