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Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know

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Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know

You may be hearing that Samsung Messages is going away, and for many Android users, that's true. Samsung is quietly phasing out its Samsung Messages app and moving people to Google Messages as the default texting platform with a planned cutoff around July 2026 in the U.S. Newer Galaxy phones already come with Google Messages preinstalled, and Samsung Messages is no longer available to download on many newer devices.That shift is […]

todayApril 11, 2026 7

Google search led to a costly scam call

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Google search led to a costly scam call

You book a flight. You reschedule. Then you try to handle travel insurance quickly so you can move on with your day. That's exactly what happened to Rosette. She was trying to reach Allianz, a large travel insurance company that many airlines direct customers to after booking.Within seconds, she was talking to a scammer who sounded completely legitimate. Here's how she described it:That realization hits hard. Suddenly, you start replaying […]

todayApril 10, 2026 4

Humanoid robots hit mass production in China

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Humanoid robots hit mass production in China

For years, humanoid robots felt like something you watched on social media. Impressive, yes. Practical, not quite. That line just got blurry.A new factory in China is now producing humanoid robots at a pace that feels closer to car manufacturing. One robot rolls off the line every 30 minutes.That adds up to about 10,000 units a year. This is not a prototype phase anymore. This is real production.Sign up for […]

todayApril 9, 2026 6

FBI warns about foreign apps and your data

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FBI warns about foreign apps and your data

You download an app, tap "allow," and move on. It feels routine. But according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that simple step may open the door to far more data collection than most people realize.In a recent alert from the Internet Crime Complaint Center, officials warned that many popular apps used in the U.S. are developed by foreign companies, especially those based in China. That matters because some of […]

todayApril 9, 2026 4

Space travel tickets are back, but prices keep rising

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Space travel tickets are back, but prices keep rising

After nearly two years on pause, Virgin Galactic is selling tickets again. The catch is the price. A seat now costs $750,000. That number is not a typo. It is also a sharp increase from the company's earlier pricing, which was $600,000. Now the company is reopening sales with 50 new spots available.The company says flight testing is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with commercial service […]

todayApril 8, 2026 2

Apple Pay text scam almost cost her $15,000

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Apple Pay text scam almost cost her $15,000

You see a charge you don't recognize. It looks like it came from a trusted brand. Your instinct kicks in. You want to fix it quickly and move on. That's exactly what happened to Dorothy.After a simple text, she found herself on the phone with someone who sounded official, confident and completely convincing. Here's how she described it:"I received a text from APPLE Pay, which I don't even use... It […]

todayApril 8, 2026 5

Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life

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Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life

Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?  It may sound far-fetched. However, the Chinese robotics company UniX AI says it is closer than most people think.The company's new Panther series robot is designed to handle full daily routines rather than just one task at a time. It can move through a home, interact with objects and complete multistep actions without […]

todayApril 7, 2026 4

Amazon job text scam warning signs

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Amazon job text scam warning signs

You get a text message. It says Amazon is hiring. The pay sounds great. The work is easy. It feels like a lucky break. Then you read it again. That is when things start to feel off, and you realize it could be a scam. Let's break down the exact text message scammers are sending and call out every red flag so you know what to watch for next time.Sign […]

todayApril 6, 2026 2

AI needs more power: Offices could be the answer

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AI needs more power: Offices could be the answer

If your office cranks up the AC on a hot afternoon, you are part of a much bigger story. Energy demand is climbing fast. Data centers and AI systems are using more electricity than ever. At the same time, extreme weather is putting added stress on the grid. That pressure has utilities looking for relief in an unexpected place. Not a new plant. Not a massive battery installation. Instead, they […]

todayApril 6, 2026 4