Tech/Gear

The holidays are supposed to be a season of generosity, family and giving back. For many retirees, October through December is the time to support causes close to their hearts, whether it's helping veterans, feeding families or donating to disaster relief. But there's a darker side to this generosity. Scammers know that retirees are among the most generous members of our communities, and they exploit that kindness to line their […]

Scams targeting older Americans are surging, and federal officials are warning that the tactics are becoming harder to detect.The Federal Trade Commission says scammers are posing as IRS agents, police officers or other officials – often over the phone or online – to steal thousands of dollars at a time.The FTC says scams involving losses over $10,000 have quadrupled in recent years. The FBI reports that older adults filed the […]

A Los Angeles-based aerospace startup called Inversion Space has unveiled Arc, its first flagship spacecraft designed to deliver supplies from orbit back to Earth in record time. The reusable reentry vehicle can transport up to 500 pounds of mission-critical cargo to nearly any point on the planet in less than an hour. Founders Justin Fiaschetti and Austin Briggs launched the company in 2021 with a bold vision: to build a […]

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 […]