Tech/Gear

Google packed a lot into its annual Made by Google event Aug. 12. We got four Pixel 11 phones, a new Pixel Watch, Google's first finder tag and fresh Pixel Buds features. Yet one theme kept coming through. Google wants its devices to anticipate what you need before you have to ask.I was especially interested in what these upgrades could change in everyday use. A faster processor sounds nice. A phone […]

Medicare and Social Security scams target older adults by impersonating trusted government programs and creating fear around benefits, medical coverage or legal trouble. The scam may arrive as a phone call, text, email, social media ad or even a message that appears to come from a benefits office. The goal is usually simple: get sensitive information, redirect money or pressure someone into acting before they stop to verify the story.These scams […]

You plug a streaming box into your television, connect it to Wi-Fi and settle in for a movie. Meanwhile, that little device may have a completely different job running in the background. Security researchers say some cheap Android TV boxes can secretly route outside traffic through a household's internet connection. New research from Bitsight shows that some boxes may also pretend to be smartphones, visit AI-generated websites and click online ads.The […]

You arrive at your doctor’s office and see a sign asking you to scan a QR code to check in. Later, you receive a text about a prescription. A Medicare notice with your name and address arrives in the mail. Before you leave, another QR code asks you to pay for parking. All of it looks routine. That’s exactly what can make these scams so dangerous. Criminals aren’t limited to sending […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- We have one year until the AI market busts, Niles Investment Management founder says- Zuckerberg lays out vision to put superintelligent AI in everyone's hands- A Southern state just took the top spot in one of the world’s fastest-growing industriesON THE CLOCK: Niles Investment Management founder Dan Niles discusses the future of the AI market on FOX Business' "Making Money."NEW ERA: Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday […]

California now wants artificial intelligence-made images, videos and recordings to carry a traceable history. The California AI Transparency Act took effect Aug. 2. It requires large generative AI providers to embed hidden provenance information in covered media created by their systems.That means a suspicious recording may carry clues about which AI system produced it and when. You will no longer have to rely only on how convincing it looks or […]

When we first introduced you to Jennifer Combs, the facts already sounded hard to believe. The Texas mom said police arrested her after she used Facebook to collect complaints about discolored water in Trinidad.Combs spent 23 hours in jail on a felony false alarm or report charge. A Henderson County grand jury later declined to indict her. She has since filed a federal lawsuit alleging political retaliation. You can read […]

You find a charming rental in the right neighborhood. The price sits slightly below other homes nearby. Better yet, it becomes available right when your current lease ends. Then the pressure begins. Consider a Southern California renter who recently found a two-bedroom bungalow near family. The supposed landlord said she could not tour it because the current occupants had not moved out. Instead, he sent her a professional video of […]

If you've started shopping for a VPN, you've probably come across the terms shared IP and dedicated IP. While they may sound technical, the difference is actually pretty straightforward, and choosing the right one can make your online experience smoother.Both options encrypt your internet traffic and protect your connection, but they serve different purposes. One prioritizes maximum privacy by blending your activity with thousands of other users. The other gives […]