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Meet the F-47: America’s mind-controlled fighter jet
The F-47 will team up with AI drones to handle threats in real time. No pilots needed.
Amazon vs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission
The feds say Amazon’s liable for unsafe third-party products. Amazon’s counter? The Safety Commission itself is unconstitutional.
Dangerous free Wi-Fi
Tempted to pop on the free public internet? Take my advice: Don’t do it.
Own a Tesla? You’re a target
Hackers stole the names and home addresses of Tesla owners and shared them online. Here’s what you need to know.
The big lie: Cutting the cable
Lots of folks got rid of their expensive cable in hopes of saving a buck. Now, streaming costs more than cable ever did.
When woke meets tech
Are your email signatures destroying the planet? One professor thinks so. His solution? Ban them all.
Why I turned off my Amazon Echo
Amazon is rolling out an AI-powered Alexa that sends everything you say to its servers for “processing.” If you don’t opt in, your Echo becomes useless.
The end of the Apple Watch?
Once a must-have, even for Rolex owners, the Apple Watch has lost its shine. Sales are down 20%. Can Apple turn it around?
Get your share of a $25M refund
Scammed by a fake Microsoft pop-up? The FTC is refunding $25 million to victims of fraudulent tech support companies.
4 text scams sweeping the country
Scammers are flooding phones with fake alerts about tolls, accounts, and deliveries. Here’s how to spot the tricks before you get caught.
Why you need a burner phone
Stop giving your personal number to everyone. Protect your privacy with a second number. Here’s how to set one up.
Is AI the next dot-com bubble?
Some worry history is repeating itself, but the reality is different. Here’s why AI isn’t the bubble you think it is.
No AI skills? No job offer
By this time next year, over half of all job postings will list AI experience as a must. Now’s the time to get up to speed.
Drivers want their buttons back
Touch screens, gesture controls, pop-out door handles. Car tech is going too far, and drivers are fed up.
Cyber criminals are sending ransom demands by snail mail
Extortionists are skipping email and sending official-looking ransom letters through the U.S. Postal Service. Here’s the scoop.
The Zillow problem
Most people think Zillow’s Zestimate is the best way to value a home. The truth is, it’s not.
3D video calls are coming this year
Smartphones, AI you can talk to, and glasses-free 3D video calls: It’s not sci-fi anymore. Here’s what you’ll be using soon.
Social media accounts and your privacy
The U.S. government might soon require social media credentials from green card, citizenship, asylum, and refugee applicants. Here’s what to know.
Why video streaming still fails
When it comes to big events, Netflix, Hulu and others still can’t seem to get it right. I’ll tell you why in this short podcast.