Think only boomers fall for scams?

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Scammers don’t just target seniors. So who’s really at risk? The answer, and some other common scam myths, will surprise you.

Surprise Apple drop: Tim Cook posted on X, “There’s something in the AIR.” I’m expecting a new MacBook Air with an M4 chip and 12MP fancy-pants camera, or maybe a powerful new iPad Air. If you want a MacBook Air, this one is already $200 off.

95 years old

That’s the birthday Clint Eastwood just celebrated. His advice: “Do something new or stay at home.” No surprise there, with Hollywood pumping out all those remakes, reboots and sequels (ahem, looking at you, Marvel). But hey, Dirty Harry’s got no plans to retire just yet.

Not now, Microsoft: Don’t let a surprise Windows update crash your workflow. Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update. Then, choose how long you want to pause it. Think carefully, because once that time’s up, it’ll install before letting you pause again.

About $33 million

How much Mark Cuban invested during his time on Shark Tank. Surprise, surprise, the billionaire says those deals are now worth at least $250 million. As for why he left the show? He wants to spend more time with his kids. Solid exit strategy.

Should you get Apple's iOS 18 and AI?

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Apple’s newest feature is here — just don’t expect too much yet. But if you’re patient, it might just surprise you.

Do I have to be nice to chatbots?

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You use AI bots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others to create all kinds of things. But does the way you treat them really matter? The answer might surprise you.

Don't spill the beans to ChatGPT

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You ask your chatbot a ton of personal questions. But does it have to keep your secrets? The answer may surprise you. 

Why smartphones can't be hacked to explode at once

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Could America face the same kind of coordinated attack? The answer might surprise you.

Don't rent a car without doing this first

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Hit with surprise charges after returning a rental? One simple trick can save you cash and headaches.

Where to buy Amazon goods for cheap

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Everything’s so expensive nowadays. What if you could find all the tech products you want at a bargain price? Surprise: you can!

Apple's new iPhone 16 - Today

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Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16, and if the rumors hold true, this could be a game-changer. With whispers of revolutionary AI and a phone that “understands” you, today’s reveal might just surprise us all.

Worst and best fonts to save money on printer ink

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Do you prefer Times New Roman, Arial, or even Comic Sans? Here’s a surprise: The font you choose could actually affect your wallet.

The age of websites comes to a close

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Artificial intelligence is quickly transforming how we use the internet. If you rely on Google Search for clicks to your website, you might be in for a surprise.

Apple’s working on a little surprise: It’s an iPad 7 mini! A coder found clues to a new release hidden in Apple’s backend software. Insiders say it’ll have an 8.3-inch display, a better chip and a front-facing camera (finally). Plus, you’ll be able to use it with the fancy, new Pencil Pro.

Wait on a new iPhone or Pixel: Google announced a surprise event for Aug. 13. Rumor has it we’ll see the Pixel 9 (and Pixel Watch 3) in action. I’ll update you on all the particulars, but just know the current Pixel model will get cheaper as soon as this one is announced. The same goes for the new iPhone with iOS 18 that’s slated to drop in September.

The reality of today's AI

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Think all the big companies have intergrated AI? I’ve got a surprise for you.

AirTag + duct tape

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How good is an AirTag at tracking your stuff? Hear this story for a surprise.