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A Skagit County Superior Court judge ruled that images from Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras in Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley qualify as public records under Washington's Public Records Act.Judge Elizabeth Yost Neidzwski said the images are "not exempt from disclosure" and explained that an agency does not need to physically hold a record for it to fall under the law.The case began when Washington resident Jose Rodriguez asked Stanwood […]

When your phone buzzes with a message saying your flight is canceled, your first instinct is to panic. Scammers are counting on that. A new travel scam is spreading through fake airline texts that look convincing but connect you to fraudsters instead of customer service.These cybercriminals claim to help rebook your trip. In reality, they're after your credit card or personal details.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech […]

Battery life matters more than ever as your iPhone takes on heavier workloads from streaming and gaming to AI-driven tasks. Every extra minute of charge now makes a difference in how smoothly your day runs.With iOS 26, Apple introduced Adaptive Power, an intelligent feature that quietly learns how you use your phone and adjusts performance to stretch battery life when you need it most. It is designed to keep your […]

Cybercriminals are again turning TikTok into a trap for unsuspecting users. This time, they're disguising malicious downloads as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Microsoft 365, Photoshop and even fake versions of Netflix and Spotify Premium.Security expert Xavier Mertens first spotted the campaign, confirming that the same kind of scheme was seen earlier this year. According to BleepingComputer, these fake TikTok videos show short PowerShell commands and instruct […]

Pennsylvania may soon join the few states ready to welcome flying cars. State Sen. Marty Flynn from the 22nd District has reintroduced Senate Bill 1077, also known as the Jetsons Act, during the 2025-2026 Regular Session.The proposal amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, creating a new legal category for roadable aircraft. These vehicles would have the unique ability to operate both on public roads as motor vehicles and […]

You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a phone number for help. That is exactly what happened when I received one of these messages this week.This new Geek Squad scam email is designed to make you panic, call the fake number and share sensitive information before […]

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- Russia's first AI robot faceplants on stage in humiliating Moscow debut- Actor George Clooney claims the rise of AI technology is dangerous, says 'genie is out of the bottle'- OpenAI accuses NY Times of wanting to invade millions of users' privacy in paper's lawsuit against tech giantTECH TRIP: Russia’s first humanoid robot was showcased to the world Wednesday with the unveiling dramatically cut short after it tripped […]

Data breaches hit every kind of business, from hospitals to tech firms to major retailers. Now a leading government contractor has joined that list.Conduent, which manages critical public services across the United States, says hackers infiltrated its systems for nearly three months. The cyberattack exposed personal information linked to more than 10 million people.Conduent discovered the intrusion in January 2025 and said hackers had infiltrated its network as early as […]

Texas startup Janta Power has secured $5.5 million in seed funding to expand its next-generation solar power towers, a vertical alternative to flat solar farms. The funding round was led by MaC Venture Capital with support from Collab Capital. The investment shows strong confidence in 3D solar systems that can reshape renewable energy worldwide.Traditional solar panels cover large flat areas on rooftops or open fields. This approach uses a lot […]