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Instagram is rolling out a new tool called Your Algorithm that gives you direct control over the videos that fill your Reels tab. Your interests shift as time moves on. Now your feed can shift with you in real time.Instagram says this new feature uses AI to help you see the topics that shape your Reels and tune them with a few taps. It has already started rolling out in […]

A major data breach tied to U.S. fintech firm Marquis is rippling through banks, credit unions and their customers. Hackers broke into Marquis systems by exploiting a known but unpatched vulnerability in a SonicWall firewall, gaining access to deeply sensitive consumer data.At least 400,000 people are confirmed to be affected so far across multiple states. Texas has been hit the hardest with more than 354,000 residents impacted. That number is […]

If your iPhone keeps warning you about low storage, your Messages app may be part of the problem. Photos, videos and documents saved inside your text threads can stack up fast. The good news is that you can clear those big files without erasing entire conversations.Below, you will find simple steps that work on the latest iOS 26.1. These steps help you clean up storage while keeping your messages right […]

As we head into the last stretch of December (and last-minute gift shopping), your doorstep is probably busier than ever. And if you're anything like me, you're probably also juggling shipping updates, tracking numbers, and "out for delivery" alerts from half a dozen retailers.Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they've likely been preparing for it all year. Like clockwork, I've already started seeing the usual wave of fake tracking texts […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- AI fuels blue-collar productivity boom across manufacturing, Palantir technology chief tells FOX Business- New exoskeleton adapts to terrain with smart AI power- Purdue becomes first university to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adaptRISE OF MACHINES: Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar told FOX Business artificial intelligence is fueling a blue-collar productivity boom, not mass unemployment as forecast by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. […]

Holiday gatherings and year-end travel often lead to a spike in missing pets. Doors open more often, routines shift and animals can slip outside in a moment of confusion. New Year's Eve creates loud fireworks, and shelters report some of their busiest nights of the entire year. Amid all that, one Texas family just experienced a heartwarming reunion thanks to an AI photo matching on Petco Love Lost.Sign up for my […]

You’re gonna love me for this. Say you’re calling customer service because you need help. Maybe your bill is wrong, your service is down or you want a refund. Instead of a person, a cheerful AI voice answers and drops you into an endless loop of menus and misunderstood prompts. Now what?  That’s not an accident. Many companies use what insiders call "frustration AI." The system is specifically designed to exhaust […]

Lossless audio is becoming more common, but many people are still unsure what the term means. In simple words, lossless audio keeps all the details from the original recording. Nothing is removed to make the file smaller, so the music sounds closer to what the artist created. Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music all support at least CD-quality sound. The one major service that still relies on compressed formats is […]

Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are watching their inboxes for updates. Scammers know this and are sending look-alike emails that push you to click a "Redeem Virtual Card" button. Arlene B emailed us to share what landed in her inbox."I received an email stating that […]