Talking Tech: How to make claim in $725M Facebook privacy settlement

Facebook users based in the U.S. have until Friday to claim their piece of a $725 million privacy settlement parent company Meta agreed to last year.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser Talking Tech Thu Aug 24 2023 Brett Molina |  Consumer Tech Reporter @brettmolina23 And just like that, it's Thursday. The weekend is almost here, and pro football is around the corner. It's Brett Molina taking a break from overthinking fantasy football picks to deliver the top tech headlines. Who wants money? I mean, everyone, honestly. Here's one way many of you can grab some cash: Facebook. Facebook users based in the U.S. have until Friday (reminder: that's tomorrow) to claim their piece of a $725 million privacy settlement parent company Meta agreed to last year. The settlement is linked to Facebook's massive Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018, where the consulting firm gained access to the personal data of 87 million users. So how do you get your money? Visit the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com. If you joined Facebook between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, you're eligible to make a claim. But don't go making grand plans with your newfound cash. The more people who file claims, the less money you will likely receive. What else happened in tech? Think you've been hacked? Take a 60-second Google security check A big update for Threads: Latest social platform coming to desktop in 'next few days' Paying too much for streaming? Here's how to save money with all these price hikes Thursday tech tip Get a strange email claiming they are from Geek Squad ? Don't click on it. Don't even look at it. Hit that Trash button ASAP. It's a scam. The Federal Trade Commission warns scammers are contacting consumers claiming they will be charged hundreds of dollars because their Geek Squad membership will automatically renew. It's false. One more thing To all my video game fans (myself included), we've reached the end of an era. Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo legend Mario, is retiring. Martinet has voiced Mario since 1991, going all the way back to the classic Super Mario 64. Here's one more "Mario time" for the road. That's a wrap. Thanks for reading! Take 60 seconds to do a Google security checkup In the tech world, there are digital clues a hacker has gotten into your account. Kim Komando has tips to help keep snoops out. READ MORE Advertisement These tricks will save you money on your streaming bill Whether you're watching "Yellowstone," "The Bear" or "They Cloned Tyrone," these tips and tricks will help tame your out-of-control streaming bill. READ MORE New social media app Threads coming to web, desktop in 'next few days' Threads – Instagram and Facebook's social media cousin – gets a web and desktop computer version in "the next few days," CEO Mark Zuckerberg says. READ MORE The voice of Mario is stepping down, Nintendo announces Nintendo confirmed that Charles Martinet will step aside from recording the voice that he originated. READ MORE Getting tons of robotexts? Why they're so hard to fight As bothersome automated telemarketing calls decrease across the country, robotexts are the newest phone scam to look out for. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback