July 25, 2024
Just back from vacation and ready to create a family movie? You don’t need expensive editing software — these free tools will do the trick!
Banks are pushing for voice biometrics as a way to protect your accounts, but there’s a catch.
An AI algorithm called VGGFace2 can accurately guess if you’re conservative or liberal with just a single pic. Smartphones in school? Teachers are pushing back with cell phone bans. Plus, Dawn from Atlanta thinks she’s being cyberstalked, and I help her look for clues.
July 24, 2024
It’s becoming tougher to tell if an article was written by a human or an AI. So how can you figure it out? Look for these key signs to help you spot the difference.
Paul and Rachelle Baron own Beau & Belle Littles, a once thriving swim diaper business. But when Amazon resold a returned diaper as “new,” a one-star review flagged by more than 100 buyers left them $600,000 in debt. Plus, CrowdStrike trouble continues, web searches are changing, and a remote worker turned out to be a North Korean spy.
Artificial intelligence is quickly transforming how we use the internet. If you rely on Google Search for clicks to your website, you might be in for a surprise.
July 23, 2024
Seems like there’s a new security breach every other day. Have you been affected? Here’s what you need to do.
There’s a scam raking in $3 billion a year in America. It’s not just targeting seniors; even tech-savvy people are getting duped.
July 22, 2024
Tired of those expensive streaming subscriptions? You’re not alone. Good news: there are plenty of free streaming options like Freevee, Pluto, Tubi, and more!
Guy Kawasaki, host of the “Remarkable People” podcast, has a new book, “Think Remarkable,” that you’ve got to check out. Plus, there’s a new AI danger lurking at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you’re still getting scam calls. Feeling lonely? Everyone’s connected, yet isolation is at record levels.
A routine software update ended up causing millions of computers worldwide to crash with the infamous blue screen of death. Here’s the scoop — and how it impacts you.
You’re in your pajamas, ready for bed, but can’t fall asleep. Try this trick: listen to a podcast.
July 21, 2024
Remember when Amazon’s Kindle was the hottest gadget on the block, selling out in just five hours in 2007? It’s making a surprising comeback, here’s the scoop.
July 20, 2024
Trying to sell your old phone? Remember to take these privacy steps before you hand it off.
Why you shouldn’t give your voice print to your bank. Antivirus software that’s a national security danger. A new app uses AI to dumb down books, this year’s Amazon Prime Day is the biggest yet, and a laptop catches fire.
Giving your kid a smartphone is meant to keep them safe and connected. But now, schools are pushing back, saying they cause more harm than good.
July 19, 2024
Are you a bite magnet? Here’s an app to spot when pesky mosquitos are most active.
A software update by CrowdStrike took down tons of computer systems around the world. Banks, businesses, hospitals, and more were all impacted. Plus, Amazon Prime Day updates and Zoom’s demand for a return to the office.
Curious why Google searches for “Is Prime Day a scam?” skyrocketed by 300% in just 24 hours? Here’s the scoop.
July 18, 2024
Employees are using keyboard simulators and mouse jigglers to appear busy, but workplaces are catching on.