March 9, 2025
Brace yourself: Superintelligent AI is on its way

AI is taking these jobs and creating these jobs

You’ve probably seen the headlines: “AI is coming for all our jobs.” But instead of you panicking, I did the hard work for you. I tracked down the 290-page Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum and actually read it.  Here’s what you really need to know (minus the fluff). The less-than-rosy […]

March 8, 2025

Gold grifters: The people behind a massive new scam operation

Yash Shah never thought he’d end up in jail. By his own account, he was just a “normal person” trying to make ends meet. Pick up a package, drop it off. Easy money.  But that “easy money” landed him in a detention center, facing charges for his alleged role in one of the fastest-growing criminal […]

March 4, 2025
Hearing aids 101: How they work and Kim’s top tech pick

What your brain has to do with hearing loss

Last year, my husband Barry lost hearing in one ear because of a virus. Suddenly, we were having issues communicating. I could tell it was impacting Barry so much more than that, though.  The science behind hearing loss When your hearing fades, your brain scrambles to fill the gaps, like reading a book with missing […]

March 3, 2025
woman with phone putting money in piggy bank

Best high-yield savings accounts for 2025

Danielle in Austin, Texas, asked me, “I see online banks that offer really high interest rates. Are they safe?”

March 1, 2025

Selling your car? Do this first

New cars are computers on wheels, tracking just as much about you as your phone does. Before you sell your car or return a lease, you need to take the time to wipe all that data. Otherwise, you’re handing over a digital diary of your life to anyone who knows where to look. Your car […]

February 28, 2025
2023's most hacked passwords

Think your browser’s password manager is safe? Think again.

It’s so easy to click and save your passwords right to Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browser. Have you ever stopped to think about just how bad an idea it is to do this? Anyone with access to your browser can jump right into any one of your accounts. Yup, even your banking and […]

February 27, 2025

Dark Web deep dive: Hitmen, hacking and credit cards

Yesterday I told you all about the Dark Web. Missed it? Part 1 is here. As expected, so many of you asked me, “Why the heck would you even go on the Dark Web?” It’s my job No, really! The fine folks at the Daily Mail asked if I’d do a Dark Web deep dive […]

February 26, 2025

I spent a day on the Dark Web [Part 1]

When I say Dark Web, what comes to mind? A hacker in a hoodie? Digital drug deals and hitmen for hire? Usually what our imagination cooks up is a lot more dramatic than reality. But when it comes to the Dark Web, not so much. I fired up the Tor browser and went digging into […]

February 25, 2025

Carmakers fight a rule that could save thousands of lives

I want you to stay ahead of the tech stories the mainstream media won’t touch. The other day I watched a Waymo speed up to run a red light. No matter how safe the autonomous car industry says they are, I still won’t get in one. I’d rather trust my own eyes. Car companies have […]

February 23, 2025

Weird things on Google Earth

I spent the first 10 years of my life in New Jersey. I still remember when I knocked out my front tooth on the swings and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop inside on the head. That was bad. Seeing the house on Google took me back. […]

February 18, 2025

Chatbot privacy policies: Who’s collecting what?

Shocker! Another Communist China company was caught red-handed. DeepSeek AI shares user data with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. The BBC reports countries worldwide are yanking it from app stores, and I bet we’ll see bans here roll out soon. Here’s the bigger issue. AI chatbots are always on, always listening and always collecting data. Some […]

February 14, 2025

Your Wi-Fi was part of 2.7 billion records leaked

The records, including IP addresses, were just leaked by some random Chinese company. I’ll tell you all about it, with steps you can take to protect yourself.

February 13, 2025
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting like kids on the playground

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting like kids on the playground

I’ll break down why and what it could mean for the future of AI.

February 12, 2025
'Forever chemicals' are everywhere in our tech, and almost impossible to avoid

‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere in our tech and almost impossible to avoid

Have you heard of “forever chemicals?” I’ll break down PFAS and explain why you should be worried.

February 4, 2025
tracking on a phone near a vehicle

How to find a hidden GPS tracker on your car

AirTags are super easy to hide, and someone can use one to follow you. Here’s how to spot a tracker on your car.

February 2, 2025
Larry Ellison, AI and a future right out of 1984

Larry Ellison, AI and a future right out of ‘1984’

The next phase of surveillance may be AI that watches, records and analyzes every single thing we do.

January 28, 2025
DeepSeek has U.S. Big Tech scared, for good reason

What you need to know about DeepSeek

The U.S. is no longer ahead of China in terms of AI. I’ll break down their new model, DeepSeek, and how it compares to more popular chatbots.

January 26, 2025
Why Trump and tech CEOs are together

Why Trump and tech CEOs are together

It’s something we’re all talking about: Why are all the tech CEOs surrounding President Trump?

January 12, 2025
CES 2025: AI everything, waterless coffee maker, wearable for your face

CES 2025: AI everything, waterless coffee maker, wearable for your face

My takes on this year’s winners and losers from CES 2025

January 9, 2025
Best (and weirdest) tech of CES 2025 so far

Best (and weirdest) tech of CES 2025 so far

I’ll go beyond graphics cards and TVs to find the cool stuff you’ll want to use … or make fun of.