Tech/Gear

If your smartphone stays on your bedside table overnight, it stays busy long after you fall asleep. Even while it appears idle, your phone continues to send and receive data in the background. Some of that activity is expected. Your device checks for security patches, syncs system settings and keeps essential services running. Other data transfers are far less obvious and far less necessary.Experts warn that smartphones routinely transmit tracking and […]

Artificial Intelligence and data centers have been blamed for rising electricity costs across the U.S. In December 2025, American consumers paid 42% more to power their homes than ten years ago. "When you have increased demand and inadequate supply, costs are going to go up. And that's what we're experiencing right now," Exelon CEO Calvin Butler said. TRUMP SAYS EVERY AI PLANT BEING BUILT IN US WILL BE SELF-SUSTAINING WITH THEIR OWN […]

The Super Bowl is not only the biggest sporting event of the year, but it has also become one of the busiest scam seasons.Every February, millions of Americans receive texts, emails and calls tied to the game, such as "Your ticket couldn't be delivered," "Your streaming account needs verification" or "Your betting account was locked." At first glance, these messages may seem like random spam, but in reality, they are carefully targeted.Instead […]

Since news broke in late January that TikTok's U.S. operations would move under American-led ownership, many people who previously avoided the app are reconsidering. The shift has reopened conversations among parents, educators and older adults who once viewed TikTok as off-limits due to foreign ownership concerns.One reader summed up that hesitation clearly in an email we received. It reflects a question many families are asking right now.That concern is understandable. […]

Losing the ability to speak clearly after a stroke can feel devastating. For many survivors, the words are still there in their minds, but their bodies will not cooperate. Speech becomes slow, unclear or fragmented. This condition, known as dysarthria, affects nearly half of all stroke survivors and can make everyday communication exhausting. Now, researchers believe they may have found a better way forward. Scientists at the University of Cambridge […]

Tax season already brings stress. In 2026, it brings added confusion. Changes to tax filing programs and the discontinuation of the free government-run filing system have left many taxpayers unsure about what is legitimate. That uncertainty has created an opening for scammers who move quickly when people hesitate. "Every tax season we see scammers ramp up their activity, and with likely confusion now that the free government-run filing system is discontinued, […]

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission over how it enrolled customers in Prime and how difficult it made cancellation. The FTC alleged Amazon enrolled millions of consumers without clear consent and failed to provide a simple way to cancel."The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard […]

Sportswear and fitness brand Under Armour is investigating claims of a massive data breach after customer records were posted on a hacker forum. The breach became widely known after millions of people received alerts warning their information may have been compromised. While Under Armour says its investigation is ongoing, cybersecurity researchers reviewing the leaked data say it appears to include personal details potentially linked to customer purchases.According to breach notification service […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Amazon to cut 16,000 roles as it looks to invest in AI, remove ‘bureaucracy’- Uber unveils a new robotaxi with no driver behind the wheel - Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets for Chinese companiesMASSIVE CUTS: Amazon said Wednesday it will cut approximately 16,000 roles across the company as part of an organizational overhaul aimed at "reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy," while continuing to […]