Tech/Gear

Autonomous race cars are starting to show up on some very famous tracks. On Sept. 3, the Indy Autonomous Challenge brought its driverless race cars to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. Purdue AI Racing set a new autonomous track record and finished second in a head-to-head passing competition. Italy's Unimore Racing took the win.Two days later, autonomous racing took another step forward in Europe. Five teams brought fully autonomous […]

A message from a stranger on LinkedIn probably would not set off alarms for most of us. Especially when that person appears connected to someone you already know. That is how Gaby's story began. Gaby recently joined me on "The CyberGuy Report Podcast" at cyberguy.com/podcast/ to explain how an online relationship that began in 2019 grew into a devastating romance scam. Over roughly two years, she says she sent close […]

Your iPhone is getting a major update. Apple released iOS 27 to the public on Monday, Sept. 14, bringing a wave of new features along with the long-awaited Siri AI beta.However, there is much more happening under the hood. Safari can now watch websites for changes. The Photos app gets powerful new editing tools. Apple also says it has made iOS faster across compatible iPhones.Some of these changes could save […]

Most of us hand over a lot of personal information to the DMV because we have no choice. Your address, birth date, driver's license information and other identifying details can all end up in government systems. That is why a breach involving driver records deserves attention.Florida officials have now confirmed that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or FLHSMV, experienced a data breach. The agency says it […]

Tesla's Cybercab is finally carrying riders in Austin, Texas. And some of the details buried in the fine print may surprise you.The gold two-seater has no steering wheel or pedals. Tesla says it uses cameras and AI to handle the driving, putting passengers entirely in the hands of its autonomous system.Yet the Sept. 3 launch was unusually low-key for Tesla. The main presentation reportedly lasted about 15 minutes, and Elon […]

Researchers are now using artificial intelligence to help tailor cancer treatments and uncover overlooked uses for existing medicines. Other systems can search microscopic images or identify subtle biological signals that people could easily miss.Some of these technologies have already helped patients. Others remain in clinical trials or research labs, so we need to be careful about separating promising science from treatments you can actually receive today.Still, what researchers are accomplishing […]

If your phone seems to light up with suspicious texts right when your day gets busy, you may not be imagining it. New research from cybersecurity company Malwarebytes suggests scammers have gotten much more strategic about when they contact you and where they do it.The company analyzed global threat data collected between April 15 and July 14, 2026. Researchers tracked more than 20 scam categories. They found that criminals often […]

You land on the real website of a local business and a CAPTCHA appears. It looks routine until the page tells you to open Windows Run and paste a command. That should stop you cold.Security researchers say thousands of legitimate small-business websites have been compromised to spread this malware trap. Here's what to know before a familiar website catches you off guard.NEW! Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better […]

If you have a parent or grandparent who wants to stay in their own home, you probably know the question that can sit quietly in the back of your mind: What happens if they fall and nobody realizes they need help? Tuya Smart thinks its small artificial intelligence robot could become part of the answer.The company unveiled Doova at IFA 2026 in Berlin. This wheeled AI home companion is designed […]