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Every day, customers reach out to companies. They want to buy something, ask about an order, return a product or fix a payment issue. In the past, that usually meant talking to a real person on the phone or through a website. Now, things are changing. More often, the first reply comes from a chatbot.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered […]

Out in the California sun, a new kind of farmhand is hard at work. Powered by solar energy and guided by artificial intelligence, the solar-powered weeding robot for cotton fields is offering farmers a smarter and more sustainable way to tackle weeds. This technology is arriving just in time, as growers across the country face a shortage of available workers and weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.Sign up for […]

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- State Department investigating Rubio AI impersonator who contacted US, foreign officials- Robots and artificial intelligence are transforming jobs from manufacturing to sports- Artificial intelligence drives demand for electric grid updateDIGITAL DECEPTION: The State Department is investigating an impostor who reportedly pretended to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the help of AI. TECH SHIFT: Artificial Intelligence and automation are often used interchangeably. While the technologies are similar, […]

Healthcare data continues to be a top target for cybercriminals. In June alone, two major breaches compromised over 13 million patient records. Now, a newly confirmed Medicare data breach has affected more than 100,000 Americans.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent letters this week to those affected, confirming that hackers accessed sensitive data linked to Medicare.gov accounts.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent […]

Pulling into a station, swapping your electric car battery and getting back on the road in under two minutes is now a reality. In China, CATL's swappable EV batteries are making this possible. This innovation is transforming the way drivers think about electric vehicle charging by making it fast, easy and as convenient as refueling with gasoline.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and […]

Look at the image. That’s not the real Omaha Steaks. It’s from a fake site designed to steal your money.It’s happening all over the internet right now. You see a great deal on name-brand stuff, a new smartwatch, fancy cookware, maybe some designer jeans, and you click. Everything looks real. The logos, the layout, even Apple and Google Pay are options. But it’s a scam, and now your credit card info […]

Cyber threats are on the rise, and attackers are becoming more aggressive with each new breach. As a result, Google patched a critical vulnerability in its Chrome browser. This marks the fourth zero-day exploit discovered so far this year. Because hackers had already begun exploiting the flaw, Google quickly released an emergency update for Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux.In light of this, as these threats grow more frequent and […]

Phones have become a constant companion for today's teens, offering entertainment, connection and navigation at their fingertips. But when it comes to driving, this convenience can quickly turn dangerous. Recent research reveals an unsettling reality: Despite widespread awareness of the risks, teens and phone use while driving remains a persistent and deadly problem.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight […]

Microsoft hasn't received much love for Windows 11, with many users still reluctant to ditch Windows 10 even four years after the newer OS launched. The main reasons include Microsoft's constant push to use its own services, strict hardware requirements and questionable interface changes.But if you're looking for yet another reason to dislike Windows 11, security researchers recently uncovered a critical vulnerability affecting Secure Boot. This feature is supposed to […]