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How an innovator wants to stop shoplifting by giving shoppers power to open padlocked shelves
New technology coming to stores could stop theft and ease customer access.
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90,000+ reasons to eye your bag 100% at the airport
NBC Bay Area Responds to a South Bay family’s TSA dispute and their experience might change the way you go through airport security.
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Private Firefighters Are Watching More Calif. Homes, Maybe Even Yours
This summer, as wildfires raged and families hurried away from their homes, a small group of firefighters raced toward neighborhoods. Insurance companies sent them.
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Your Next Concert Might Look a Lot Different
The pandemic silenced most live music performances. When will concerts resume, and what will they look like? We asked artists, venue managers, and talent agents for their take on the future of live music.
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Fake QR Codes Can Expose Your Phone to Hackers. Here's How to Protect It
QR codes are more popular than ever with businesses, as they offer a convenient and touchless way to share information. But bad actors can replace QR codes in public with their own, granting them access to your phone.
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How to Vote by Mail in California: 3 Rules to Make Your Ballot Count
NBC Bay Area wants to make sure a simple mistake doesn’t leave your ballot uncounted. We invite you to bookmark this article in your favorite web browser, so you can review it when you’re ready to make your election choices.
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Sheet Cakes Return To Costco following Sudden Removal, Customer Complaints, Fan Petitions
Attention Costco shoppers: you may once again order half sheet cakes. Yes, they have returned from a brief and controversial hiatus.
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People Connect with CA Unemployment Phone Line in 2 Minutes, Here's How
A San Francisco software engineer says he can connect any caller to a human operator at the state Employment Development Department in minutes. We tested his product.
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New Rules Ease Taking Cash from Retirement Funds. Should You?
For workers who lost their jobs or had hours cut during the pandemic, it might be tempting to reach into their retirement funds to help pay the bills.
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Real or Scam? How to Spot Phony Contact Tracing Calls and Texts
We’re hearing a lot about ‘contact tracing’ lately, as part of efforts to contain coronavirus. Con artists are aiming to take advantage of it, too.
