Bill and his wife thought they were investing in crypto. Instead, they got wiped out. Then, how AI could take down Google Chrome. Plus, Silicon Valley’s obsession with “super smart” babies, the secret world of spy radio, and crypto’s path to your 401(k).
💥 3D guts and glory: Caltech’s researchers built PillTrek, a tiny 3D-printed smart capsule that monitors your gut like a biochemical Fitbit. It tracks pH, glucose, serotonin, you name it, by crawling through your insides like a nerdy spy. It’s cheap, wireless, and eventually, yes, it comes out the old-school way. Consider it a poop diary with WiFi.
7,000 miles
That’s the range of the U.S. military’s MQ-9B spy drone. The twist? It just got a whole lot deadlier. They’ve strapped a 25-kilowatt laser to it that can melt incoming kamikaze drones and missiles right out of the sky. And it doesn’t stop there: The laser can be scaled up to 300kW in future versions.
Tape over your webcam? Hackers can hijack your webcam, spy on you and use the footage for blackmail. But tape leaves a sticky mess. Grab a webcam cover. This two-pack ($7) fits most laptops and tablets. Pro tip: You can’t always trust that little green light to tell you if your camera is on or off.
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🕵️ Data breach exposes stalkerware: Catwatchful was pitched as a “parental control” app. In reality, it lets people secretly spy on phones, texts, calls and GPS. Then it leaked everything: 26,000 victims’ data, stalkers’ logins and more. Google’s investigating, but it’s still up. Congrats to the stalkers, now you’re the ones being watched.
The micro spy
It looks like a bug, acts like a spy and it’s made in China. This tiny drone is so stealthy you’d never know it was watching.
Secret Airpod spy tool
See an iPhone or iPad just sitting somewhere it doesn’t belong? Don’t assume you’re alone.
February 15th, 2025
U.S. companies had tech on that Chinese spy balloon two years ago. Plus, UnitedHealthcare sues a doctor for her viral post, your car might show ads at red lights, and why Silicon Valley is getting a high-fashion makeover.
Dirty diaper ruined a family business
Paul and Rachelle Baron own Beau & Belle Littles, a once thriving swim diaper business. But when Amazon resold a returned diaper as “new,” a one-star review flagged by more than 100 buyers left them $600,000 in debt. Plus, CrowdStrike trouble continues, web searches are changing, and a remote worker turned out to be a North Korean spy.
Insurers use drones to watch your home
Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android’s new “Find My Device” feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support.
Spy satellites are watching you
Yep, they’re not just looking at the the military — we’ve got the details. Plus, a massive cellular outage across the U.S., Google pauses Gemini’s image generator after a blunder and an Oklahoma man hacks a government auction website.
AirBnb, Vrbo customers beware - creepy new spy cams from Amazon
Booking a stay for your next vacay? Here’s why you’ll need to take a peek around the house.
Another example of why TikTok is a danger to America
Do you have a dangerous spy tool for China on your phone? I give you the details, in 60 seconds.
Ways to find hidden spy cameras
Did you know hidden cameras are so small they can be placed in power outlets or humidifiers? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to find them.
Can 'The Gray Man' fix Netflix?
Can a new spy thriller save Netflix from its $50 billion drop in stock value? Here’s why Netflix is gambling on “The Gray Man,” in 60 seconds.
How to find hidden spy cameras
Did you know hidden cameras are so small they can be placed in power outlets or humidifiers? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to find them.
These sunglasses can spy on other people
Is it legal to record someone using the new Facebook Ray-Ban sunglasses? Listen now before you hit the play button.