Tech/Gear

Earlier this year, Australian police arrested a passenger for running a malicious Wi-Fi network both at an airport and during a flight. The setup looked just like the airline's own Wi-Fi service, but it wasn't. Instead, it was what cybersecurity researchers call an "evil twin," a fake hotspot designed to trick people into handing over their credentials.The idea isn't new, but the setting is. For years, fake Wi-Fi networks have […]

If you rely on an older Android device, whether it's a phone, tablet or car infotainment unit, you may soon lose access to all the new Waze features. Waze's latest beta, version 5.9.90 and higher, now requires Android 10 as a minimum, up from the previous requirement of Android 8.This change means that while your device may still run Waze, it will no longer receive updates. That applies to all the […]

Shopping has gone digital, and with it comes a whole new language. From the way you pay to the platforms you browse, technology is rewriting the rules of retail. We'll break down five essential terms that directly shape how you shop today, from affiliate links powering influencer recommendations to same-day delivery that gets products to your door in hours.Stay tuned for more in this series as we decode the tech […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Zuckerberg’s AI glasses suffer live demo hiccup at major tech event- OpenAI announces measures to protect teens using ChatGPT- OPINION: Speed up B-21 Raider stealth bombers to counter ChinaTHAT ZUCKS: Mark Zuckerberg’s much-anticipated demo of Meta’s new AI glasses tanked Wednesday at the Connect 2025 keynote, with glitches playing out in front of a packed audience.‘WORTHY TRADEOFF’: OpenAI on Tuesday announced new measures aimed at creating a […]

Buying refurbished electronics sounds like a no-brainer. You get the latest gadgets at a fraction of the cost while giving devices a second life, which is better for the environment. It seems like the perfect solution for those on a budget, but it isn't always that simple. Not every refurbished device is equal, and the fine print matters more than you think.Some sellers do a fantastic job restoring products, while […]

Portable Document Format (PDF) is one of the most widely used file formats for storing and sharing documents. It makes sense since PDFs are a universal file format that maintains layout, fonts, colors and images regardless of the device used to read them. Many people use PDFs to send resumes, receipts, tickets, contracts and school papers because they ensure the documents will look the same regardless of who opens them.Furthermore, […]

Dennis and Carole recently reached out to us with a warning about a suspicious email claiming to offer a $100 Sam's Club reward. "We received this yesterday, and my wife fell for the scam and initiated the free gift offer. No credit card other than email transferred," Dennis said.The email looked professional, with the official Sam's Club logo at the top. It read, "YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT. Exclusive. YOU CAN GET […]

What if a robot could handle cleaning, serving and even complex tasks around your home or workplace? That's exactly what X Square Robot hopes to deliver with its latest launch. The company just introduced Quanta X2, a highly advanced robotic butler designed for dexterity and versatility. Alongside the robot, it unveiled Wall-OSS, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model meant to power robots that can adapt to unpredictable real-world tasks.These big reveals […]