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Montgomery Man Faces Life in Prison for Murder He Committed at 16

Rodriguez Reed has been found guilty of the murder of Ladarion Thompson, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced today. In the early morning hours of December 21, 2014, Reed got into an argument with Thompson at the Citgo Station on Day Street. Reed produced a handgun and chased Thompson around the parking lot, firing multiple shots at him. Reed shot Thompson…

Stolen Tow Truck Being Used to Steal Another Vehicle

On Saturday, July 20, Montgomery police responded to the 100 block of Eastdale Road South in reference to a report of a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the vehicle stolen was a tow truck from JB’s Tire and Auto. They say that tow truck has been used to steal other vehicles in the area. This case remains under investigation. Categories: News

What the Tech? Equifax Data Breach

One way to look at the Equifax data breach is if you weren’t affected, your neighbor probably was. Almost half the US population can file a claim to receive part of the $700 million attempt to make things right. Here’s what you need to do to find out if you’re part of the settlement: The stolen information included names, birth…

What the Tech? Filling Out Online Surveys

Your friends on Facebook might not care much for your opinions, but companies do. And they’ll pay you for your time and your answers. But how much can you expect to make from taking online surveys? Let’s find out. There are reputable survey companies out there doing market research for popular brands. The best online survey companies, and the ones…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Genius

“Rocket Man” by Elton John is one of the most misunderstood songs of all time. Is he singing, “burning up the fuselage at home”? or “burning down the fuse of every bone”? I’ve heard someone sing it that way. Don’t be embarrassed singing along with other people around again. The App Genius will make you look, and sound like a…

What the Tech? FaceApp Privacy

An app that went viral this week is now making a lot of people worry about their privacy and how their images might be used without their knowledge. FaceApp has been around for a couple of years now and it’s gone viral before. It’s #1 in the app stores now for this photo filter that adds about 25 years to…

What the Tech? See New Emoji

Apple and Google unveiled their new emoji coming to devices later this year. The two companies released around 60 emoji based on the ones approved by the Unicode Consortium earlier this year. Among the new entries is a slew of disability-themed emoji such as people with prosthetic limbs, people using wheelchairs along with guide-dogs and comfort-dogs. There’s a new yawning…

What the Tech? Using Augmented Reality to Shop

One of the hardest things to do shopping online is picturing how the item really looks. You’re only going by the photos. This is especially difficult if you’re buying furniture or a TV. Now many online retailers are offering augmented reality that puts the product in your home. Let’s take a look at what’s the centerpiece in many rooms. A…

What the Tech? Amazon Prime Day Problems

Many Amazon customers had trouble placing orders and shopping on day one of Amazon Prime Day. Here’s what’s happening: A customer goes to make a purchase and instead of getting a verification that the order was placed, they see this: a photo of a dog. The reason? Too many people shopping at the same time. Even Amazon and its servers…

New Hampshire Teen Undergoing Gender Reassignment Surgery Called ‘Pioneer’

A high school student in New Hampshire is being called a ‘pioneer’ after becoming one of the youngest people to undergo gender reassignment surgery. But her long and challenging journey began when she was just a child. At 17 years old, Emily Tressa finally feels fully herself. Last month, she became one of the youngest patients in the country to…