Tech/Gear

Dublin, Ohio, gave a robot cop a trial run inside a public parking garage. Less than a year later, the machine was off the job and headed back to its maker.DubBot, a Knightscope security robot used by the Dublin Police Department, was meant to help deter crime, support emergency response and give the city another way to monitor a busy public space. However, its patrols led to zero arrests, tickets […]

You finally find World Cup seats that fit your budget. The site looks polished. The ticket has a QR code. The seller says someone else wants them, so you need to move fast. That is exactly the moment scammers are counting on.The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With the tournament underway, fans are still hunting for last-minute seats. Meanwhile, […]

A letter arrives about a debt you don't remember, from a company you've never dealt with, for an account you never opened. For a growing number of people, that notice is how they first learn someone used their identity.Complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about attempts to collect a debt not owed rose about 115% above their prior two-year average in 2025, and many of those consumers reported […]

Robots have gotten very good at moving fast, repeating steps and doing jobs that would wear you and me out. But ask a robot to pick up something delicate, oddly shaped or slightly different from the last item it handled, and things can get a little complicated quickly.That is where a new collaboration between ABB Robotics and PSYONIC comes in. ABB Robotics is working with PSYONIC, a California bionics company, […]

Buying a phone without tying it directly to your identity could get much harder. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering tougher "know your customer" rules for voice providers.The proposal would push phone companies to collect and keep more personal information before giving many new or renewing customers access to service. That could include your name, physical address, government-issued identification number and an alternate phone number.The FCC says the goal […]

Dror Yahav, a former commercial pilot and now CEO of Universal Avionics, said he often flew approaches in low-visibility conditions where runways did not appear until late in the landing sequence. Now, he's helping bring a cockpit vision system to market for commercial aircraft.AerSale developed the system, AerAware, in partnership with Universal Avionics and has received Federal Aviation Administration certification for the Boeing 737 Next Generation.The system uses a nose-mounted […]

A strange email lands in your inbox, and at first, it sounds helpful. It uses a familiar company, leans into family safety and warns that you may need to act before a deadline.That is what makes this suspicious AAA-themed email we received worth warning you about. It reads like a friendly safety reminder from someone who claims to work in AAA's member outreach. It isn’t the kind of message most […]

Minnesota is banning crypto ATMs after scammers reportedly used the machines to drain nearly $1 million from residents over the past few years. The machines, also called cryptocurrency kiosks, let people turn cash into digital currency quickly. That speed has made them a favorite tool for criminals who pressure victims during fake emergencies, legal threats and romance scams.The ban takes effect Aug. 1, 2026. Operators must remove publicly accessible machines […]

You step off a long flight, find your hotel, and the first thing you look for is the Wi-Fi password. You connect, clear your inbox, log into your streaming account to unwind and maybe check your bank balance before dinner. It all feels harmless because we all do it.But that one travel habit can quietly put your passwords, accounts and personal information at risk.Public Wi-Fi is convenient for you. It […]