Tech/Gear

Identity fraud is rising in the United States, but the timing does not always line up with the breach behind it. Consumers lost $27.3 billion to traditional identity fraud in 2025, according to Javelin Strategy & Research's 2026 Identity Fraud Study. That followed a sharp 19% jump in 2024, when losses reached $27.2 billion.FTC identity theft reports also climbed in 2025. Reports through the first nine months of the year […]

Have you already tried removing your personal information from data broker sites? Maybe you Googled your name, didn't like what you saw and spent the afternoon filling out opt-out forms on sites like Spokeo, Whitepages and BeenVerified.That took real effort, and it wasn't wasted. Still, it doesn't mean you're fully protected. The problem comes down to how data brokers operate. Their system isn't intuitive, and common misconceptions leave people exposed […]

If you feel like flying has gotten more unpredictable lately, you are not imagining it. Delays stack up. Schedules feel tight. One storm can ripple across the country.Now the federal government wants to get ahead of those problems with artificial intelligence.The Federal Aviation Administration is testing a new system designed to predict congestion weeks before it happens. The idea is simple. Fix the schedule early so fewer problems show up […]

Air travel already feels automated in many ways. You scan your ticket, drop your bag and move along. Now, another part of the airport experience is starting to change.At Haneda Airport, one of the busiest airports in Japan, humanoid robots are preparing to join ground crews. The effort comes from Japan Airlines, which plans to test machines that can help move baggage and cargo right on the tarmac.The project brings […]

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:-- Disney CEO unveils entertainment giant's new 3-pillar growth plan-- Warning about AI-driven bank account hacks-- Inside China's AI 'wolf pack' drones built with Taiwan conflict in mindCUSTOMER FOCUS: Disney CEO unveils entertainment giant's new 3-pillar growth plan – New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro outlined a new growth strategy for the entertainment giant as the company announced its quarterly results, which includes a focus on investing in content […]

We've often warned you about romance scams and crypto "investment" opportunities that feel too good to pass up. Now, there's a major update that shows just how organized these operations have become.The Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a sweeping international operation that led to at least 276 arrests and the shutdown of multiple scam centers tied to cryptocurrency fraud. These networks targeted Americans and drained millions […]

A high-tech humanoid robot was officially "ordained" as a Buddhist monk during a ceremony at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple on Wednesday.The robot, a $13,500 Unitree G1 model standing just over four feet tall, was given the name "Gabi." Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.During the ceremony, hosted by […]

You walk up to the entrance at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure, tickets in hand, kids already pulling you forward. You scan in, and for a split second, a camera looks right back at you. It happens so fast you barely notice.For most people, it feels no different than tapping a phone or scanning a ticket. Just another step to get inside. But that quick moment is doing more than […]

World Password Day is here, and it is the perfect excuse to check something most of us ignore until it is too late. Your passwords.Think about it. You are scrolling on your phone, maybe checking email or social media, when you see a message claiming someone has access to your account. You want to ignore it. It feels like spam.But this time, you pause. Because breaches happen all the time, […]