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.

January 5, 2025
CES 2025: What’s coming at this year’s tech show

CES 2025: What’s coming at this year’s tech show

The latest and greatest in appliances, cars, AI and lots more

January 3, 2025
The folks trading retirement for influencer status

The folks trading retirement for influencer status

Simple steps to making big bucks on social media as a grandfluencer.

December 31, 2024
The crypto investment scam that’s all over social media

The crypto investment scam that’s all over social media

It’s a new AI tactic scammers are using to steal millions of dollars. Here’s how to spot it.

December 28, 2024

Retailers have so many ways to track you – Here’s how to fight back

You won’t believe how much info your grocery store has on you. Here are all the sneaky ways they track you and clever tips to outsmart them.

December 26, 2024

How to take the perfect profile pic for social media sites

Tips for taking the perfect profile pics for social media.