Tech/Gear

When a hospital or nonprofit falls victim to a cyberattack, it's hard to place blame. Cybersecurity isn't their strength, and many lack the budget for a dedicated security team, let alone a chief technology officer.But when a tech giant like Google experiences a data breach, it raises serious questions. Is data security slipping down the company's priority list? Or are today's cybercriminals so advanced that even Google's top engineers are […]

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- Trump admin unveils groundbreaking tool 'supercharging' gov't efficiency to 'win the race' for AI dominance- 'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in- Would you eat at a restaurant run by AI?'TIP OF THE SPEAR': The Trump administration is announcing the launch of a new tool it says will be instrumental in enabling agencies across the federal government […]

Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet. People toss out an estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts each year, and that number may double by the end of 2025 as e-cigarette use grows. These small, toxic waste items pollute city streets, beaches and waterways. They also take years to break down.But that may be starting to change. Scientists have developed a way to recycle cigarette butts into asphalt, […]

In the heart of Dubai, just steps from the Burj Khalifa, the future of food is taking shape. A new restaurant called Woohoo plans to serve more than just dinner. It offers a futuristic food experience designed in part by artificial intelligence. Opening in September, Woohoo calls itself "dining in the future." But what does that actually mean?Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and […]

A bold new pilot program is bringing autonomous trucking to the heart of Texas. Steves & Sons, a sixth-generation American door maker, just partnered with autonomous freight startup Bot Auto and logistics giant J.B. Hunt. The goal? Launch a real-world test of driverless freight deliveries between San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. That means robots are about to hit some of the country's busiest shipping lanes, with doors in tow.Sign up for […]

That bank email in your inbox might look legitimate, but it could be a dangerous scam designed to steal your personal information. We recently received one ourselves, and it's alarmingly convincing. It warns of an unrecognized device trying to sign in and urges you to "verify your activity" via a provided link. While it appears helpful, this email is anything but safe.In reality, it's part of a growing wave of […]

Your 401(k) might be one of the most valuable things you've got. And scammers are well aware of this. So, while you're focused on building a nest egg, they're out there coming up with new ways to take it from right under you. The tricky part is that most of us don't check our 401(k) accounts all that often, which makes it harder to spot unusual charges. And that gives […]

Skechers is stepping into the smart shoe game. Its latest kids' trainers include a hidden slot for an Apple AirTag, letting parents track their child's shoe location using Apple's Find My app. Priced at between $52 and $58, these sneakers aim to offer a modern mix of comfort and digital oversight. But while the tech feels reassuring, there's more to consider than just being able to spot your child's sneakers […]

What looks like a simple "Are you human?" check is now one of the most dangerous tricks on the internet. Fake captchas have evolved into full-blown malware launchpads, thanks to a sneaky new method called ClickFix. It copies commands to your clipboard and tricks you into running them, without ever downloading a file.This shift in attack tactics is so big that researchers are calling it "CAPTCHAgeddon." It's not just a […]