Tech/Gear

Instagram has introduced three new features to help you share more easily with friends: Friend Map, Repost, and a Friends tab in Reels. While all three are designed to boost connection, one in particular, the Friend Map, has sparked some privacy misconceptions.While the Friend Map has been welcomed by some, it's also fueling misconceptions online. Social media posts have spread confusion about whether it shares your live location by default, prompting questions […]

Scammers are working harder than ever to trick people online, but WhatsApp is hitting back in a big way. In the first half of 2025, WhatsApp removed more than 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks, many of them run by criminal groups and even forced labor camps in Southeast Asia. At the same time, the app is rolling out new tools to make it easier to spot scams and […]

If you've had the same Yahoo email since the early 2000s, you're not alone. Many of us have been dragging that inbox along for 20+ years, stuffed with decades of old messages, forgotten subscriptions and heavy attachments that could probably sink a server.Recently, Stacy from Nashville, Tennessee, wrote in asking if a message from Yahoo about storage limits and pricing was real or just another scam. The email claimed she'd […]

Cybercriminals are always looking for new companies to attack, and the insurance industry seems to be a favorite. Insurance companies are lucrative targets because of the vast amounts of personal, financial and medical information they collect and store.Only recently, U.S. insurance giant American Family Life Assurance Company (Aflac) confirmed it was among the victims of a notorious cyber gang. Now, another insurance provider has fallen prey to a data breach. […]

Bionic arms used to cost more than a new car. Today, that's no longer the case. Unlimited Tomorrow is making 3D-printed prosthetics available for under $8,000 and doing it without sacrificing quality, comfort or functionality. Easton LaChappelle founded the company in 2014 at the age of 18. His simple goal was to give more people access to advanced prosthetics that actually fit their lives. Today, the company's flagship product, TrueLimb, is […]

Every year, American seniors lose over $28 billion to fraud, according to AARP. But here's the shocking part: Only a fraction ever gets reported. If you've received a letter, email, or call claiming you've been "pre-qualified" or "pre-approved" for a 401(k) rollover or annuity upgrade, beware. These scams are getting smarter. They sound official and even personalized. But the offers aren't random; they're based on real details about you.Sign up for […]

Tesla just opened its long-awaited retro diner and supercharging station in West Hollywood, California. But this isn't just another place to plug in your EV. It's a full-on experience, a throwback to American diners with a futuristic twist. The big question: Is this a quirky one-off, or are we looking at the future of EV charging nationwide? Let's take a closer look at what makes the Tesla Diner a destination and […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Musk jabs at OpenAI, says Grok 4 Heavy 'smarter 2 weeks ago' than newly launched GPT-5- Small business AI adoption jumps to 68% as owners plan significant workforce growth in 2025- McDonald's plans AI expansion to streamline customer orders, executive saysTECH TENSIONS: Elon Musk escalated tensions in the critical artificial intelligence race Thursday, asserting his most advanced AI model, Grok 4 Heavy, was already outperforming OpenAI’s newly […]

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for homework or simple tasks. Today, many teens use AI-powered companions for emotional support, advice and even simulated relationships. These apps simulate conversation in ways that feel deeply personal and, for some teens, deeply real.Recent survey data shows that nearly three-quarters of teens aged 13 to 17 have tried a digital companion at least once, and more than half continue to use […]