Tech/Gear

Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those payouts caught scammers' attention.Now, fake settlement claim emails and websites are flooding inboxes. They look convincing, but behind the plain design and official-sounding language is a trap for your Social Security number, banking info and more. So how can you make […]

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates can make all the difference. Over the past decade, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps have emerged as the dominant players in this space, each offering a distinct approach to navigation.While millions of people rely on these apps daily, […]

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you have ever wondered whether plugging in an Ethernet cable is safer than sticking to wireless, you are asking the right […]

Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea. They're already changing job sites by tackling repetitive, heavy, and often dangerous tasks. The latest robot comes from Australia, where a spider-like machine named Charlotte is making headlines.Charlotte is designed to 3D print an entire 2,150-sq-ft home in just one day. That's equivalent to the speed of more than 100 bricklayers working simultaneously. This offers a glimpse into how the future of […]

Cybercriminals are getting sneakier, and one of their latest tricks is using fake invitation emails that look like they're coming from legitimate services. They promise you an "exclusive invite" or ask you to download and install something before you can see the details. If you're not careful, that simple click could install malware on your computer.Recently, I received one of these deceptive emails. It used a Gmail address, which made […]

Shoplifting has long been a challenge for retailers, but a U.S. company now believes that flying drones could help combat the issue. Flock Safety, best known for its law enforcement camera systems, is promoting its new Flock Aerodome Drone as an Automated Security system to the private sector. The idea is simple: if a theft occurs, a drone launches, follows the suspect, and streams live video back to security teams […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Democrats demand ‘robot tax’ as AI reportedly threatens to replace 100M US jobs- AMD, OpenAI leaders celebrate major partnership to drive next wave of AI innovation- OpenAI becomes world's most valuable private company with $500B valuation: reportROBOT REBELS: A new Senate report warns that artificial intelligence could displace nearly 100 million U.S. jobs within the next decade, spurring Democrats to push for a "robot tax" on companies […]

Over the past few years, data breaches targeting schools, healthcare providers, and childcare services have been making headlines, exposing sensitive personal information and leaving families vulnerable. Now, a new breach has come to light that targets a nursery chain. Kido, which operates in the U.S., U.K., China and India, has reportedly had sensitive data stolen from thousands of children. Names, photos, addresses, birthdates, parental details and even safeguarding notes and […]

Across the country, schools are cracking down on cell phone use. At least 18 states have rolled out bell-to-bell bans, with New York calling phones "distraction devices." Teachers are praising the shift, saying classes feel more focused. But teens? They're not giving up so easily.Students are sidestepping bans in the most millennial-inspired way possible, turning Google Docs into digital chat rooms. With laptops open, it looks like they're working on […]