Daily Tech Update

September 18, 2025

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Social media’s dark side is growing. Reports show Meta profited from ads selling child-like sex dolls, even as scams and exploitation spread across its platforms. With billions in resources and AI tools, why is Big Tech still failing to stop it? Here’s what you need to know.

September 17, 2025

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In San Antonio, vandals have set fire to 22 cell tower sites, but the bigger story is Starlink’s satellite network that could make cell towers obsolete and give your phone a signal anywhere on Earth.

September 16, 2025

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AI isn’t just changing tech. It’s fueling the economy. Data centers are being built faster than office buildings, creating jobs, driving spending, and boosting growth that few are reporting.

September 15, 2025

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Sam Altman claims ChatGPT is smarter than people. Is he right, or is true intelligence still only human?

September 14, 2025

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If your business uses AI for legal, medical, financial, or investment advice, you are fully liable for everything it generates. AI mistakes can cost you big, and insurance won’t cover it. Protect your company and share this warning with your team.

September 13, 2025

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AI is helping scammers create eerily realistic attacks. From cloned voices to perfect phishing emails and fake websites, criminals are using technology to trick you. Stay alert and protect your money.

September 12, 2025

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Scammers are lurking in airline DMs, pretending to help upset passengers. Here’s how to spot the fake messages and protect your bookings and credit cards.

September 11, 2025

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Scammers are sending fake sextortion emails claiming they hacked your camera and contacts. It’s all a bluff. Here’s how to spot the scam and why the best response is to do nothing.

September 10, 2025

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Scams aren’t just targeting seniors anymore. Millennials are being hit with fake jobs, debt relief cons, romance tricks, and crypto scams. Here’s how to stay sharp.

September 9, 2025

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Gold prices are soaring and scammers are cashing in. Learn how fake FTC callers are tricking people into buying gold bars worth thousands. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and protect your money before you become the next victim.

September 8, 2025

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Be careful online. Scammers are getting trickier than ever with fake Google Forms, phishing emails, and malicious QR codes. Here’s how to spot traps, protect your logins, financial information, and personal data before it’s too late.

September 7, 2025

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A Florida man selling an iPhone met a “buyer” in person who pulled a gun, fired a shot into the ground, and stole the phone. Here’s how to stay safe, protect your money, and avoid dangerous situations when meeting buyers or sellers.

September 6, 2025

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What sounds like the plot of a horror novel is already real life. Social media apps like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram are designed to hook children in minutes, sparking mood swings, depression, and full-blown addiction. Here’s what every parent and grandparent needs to know.

September 5, 2025

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Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot is 1.3 billion dollars, but letting the computer randomly pick your numbers may not be the best strategy. Here’s how to improve your odds.

September 4, 2025

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Texts and posts can live forever, while unused email, photo, and cloud accounts risk deletion if you stop logging in. Here’s how to keep your data safe.

September 3, 2025

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Over Labor Day weekend, false rumors spread online claiming President Trump had died, and millions believed them. Here’s why fake news travels faster than facts and how news avoidance fuels the problem.

September 2, 2025

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Smart glasses are getting harder to spot, and some can secretly record everything you say. Here’s what you need to know to protect your privacy.

September 1, 2025

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Podcasting is changing fast. The era of big-budget true crime and long investigative series is fading, replaced by fast talk shows that are cheaper to make and easier to monetize. Here is why your favorite podcast may never return.

August 31, 2025

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Fast food chains are swapping out scratchy speakers for AI voices at the drive-thru. Orders sound crystal clear now, but not without a few hilarious hiccups.

August 30, 2025

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Artificial intelligence is creating high paying careers, but it is also eliminating others. From broadcasting to translators and even reporters, many jobs are now at risk. Here is what students and professionals need to know to stay ahead.

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