October 14, 2024
One smartphone brand keeps its value better than the rest, putting extra cash in your pocket when it’s time to sell or trade.
October 13, 2024
Around 15 million Americans sent their DNA in to learn about their ancestry. It seemed like harmless fun, until it wasn’t.
When someone dies, scammers waste no time setting up a Facebook group in their name. What they do next is downright unsettling.
October 12, 2024
Is your internet feeling slow? Someone could be mooching off your Wi-Fi. Boot those intruders with this quick podcast.
Hurricane scammers are out to cash in on your kindness. I’ll tell you how to avoid their sneaky schemes. Plus, the top 5 A-listers used in scams, Google’s slipping ad dominance, and how the new iPhone gives cheaters an edge.
The new AI features were supposed to make this phone a winner. But that’s not how it’s playing out. Here’s why.
October 11, 2024
Ready to turn your home into a haunted house? Your Amazon Echo and smart doorbell are about to get scary.
There are already countless reasons to be wary of social media influencers. This latest one might even help them skirt the law.
Bots on bots on bots! Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event had it all — dancing robots grooving to ‘Baby, Don’t Hurt Me,’ bot bartenders, and cybercabs. We break down the best moments and what might actually become reality. Plus, Fidelity hack, Roblox dangers, and cash for your old phone.
October 10, 2024
You ask your chatbot a ton of personal questions. But does it have to keep your secrets? The answer may surprise you.
After Hurricane Helene, a group quietly stepped in before anyone else. Now, after Milton hit Florida, they’re back, but rarely make the headlines.
Think those low prices are a steal? Think again! I tell caller Tom from South Carolina what you’re really paying for. Plus, Google buries Trump’s campaign, Chicago’s surveillance cameras, and Disney+ tries the Netflix stunt.
October 9, 2024
LexisNexis collects data on your finances, jobs, and location — all in a report you probably have, even if you’ve never heard of it.
Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream.
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida, and cell service might be the first thing to go. Got friends or family in the path? I’ll share what they need to know to stay connected.
October 8, 2024
Your phone’s Emergency SOS can be a lifesaver in a crisis. Here’s how to use it.
A deadly hurricane struck without warning, but a tool that could have predicted it wasn’t shared with the public. Find out why.
October 7, 2024
Getting prescriptions online? Sure, it’s convenient. But that convenience could come with serious risks.
25X faster than OpenAI. That’s how fast ByteDance scrapes the world’s online data. What for? Plus, data breaches hit Comcast and Truist Bank, Google’s impressive NotebookLM, and Amazon’s Rufus chatbot.
Tomorrow kicks off Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, where prices on big-screen TVs and tech get slashed. The deals are real — but so are the risks. Here’s why.