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Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can now verify suspicious messages
We have seen plenty of scams borrow , and some of them look convincing enough to make almost anyone hesitate.
Earlier this summer, we showed you a fake Amazon email that claimed there was unusual activity on an account and pushed the recipient to "Sign In to Verify." The message even suggested a document ... Read More Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:25:06
Amazon makes Alexa+ free on compatible Fire TVs
AI is coming to your TV, and if you own a compatible Fire TV, Amazon may add it without you doing anything. Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ to compatible Fire TV devices across the U.S. at no additional cost. You do not need an Amazon Prime membership for the Fire TV experience. There is no app to download or subsc...
Read More Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:51:18
Apple spyware warning hits iPhones in 110 countries
Apple is putting one of its most serious security warnings somewhere you are far less likely to miss it: right on your iPhone Lock Screen. directly to CyberGuy that it sent a new wave of threat notifications last week, saying, "We can confirm threat notifications were sent on August 13 to targeted users in 110 countries, and to date we have notified users in over 150 countries in total."
If one of these alerts ... Read More Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:05
West Virginia University researchers turn polluted mine water into critical rare earth minerals
A solution to Americas dependence on foreign rare earth minerals may be coming from an unlikely place: polluted water leaking from abandoned coal mines.
Researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are working to transform acid mine drainage — a long-standing environmental problem in Appalachia — into a potential domestic source of critical minerals used in everything from smartphones and electric vehicles ... Read More Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:42:00
Fox News AI Newsletter: AI models accessed systems of 3 real organizations, company reveals
IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:
- Anthropic says AI models accessed systems of 3 real organizations during testing - How AI could redefine healthcare by the end of the decade - Fox News Poll finds voters hitting the brakes on data centers PLUG PULLED: While U.S. tech companies race for AI dominance, the latest Fox News finds voters hitti... Read More Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:46:00
Would this survival pod make you feel safer?
Disaster prep used to mean bottled water, flashlights and maybe a generator in the garage. Now a French startup is taking all of that to the next level. Momentum Technologies recently showed off its LifePods survival capsules. According to the company's website, the capsules are designed to protect people,...
Read More Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:48:42
How sweepstakes entry data can reach scammers
It's summer. Mall kiosks promise free cruises. Retailers run drawings at checkout. Entry cards sit in stacks near the register. You fill one out, drop it in the box and forget about it by the time you reach your car.
That may be the last moment the information feels contained. Many sweepstakes are legitimate. Still, the official rules or privacy policy may allow the sponsor, its affiliates or marketing partners ... Read More Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:47:15
Disney settlement could pay YouTube TV and DirecTV users
You may have dropped cable to save money, only to watch your streaming bill creep higher anyway. Now, some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could be in line for a Disney payday.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million partial settlement in a class action lawsuit tied to Read More Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:48:52
Android fake call detection warns you about scams
You know that little moment when your phone rings and the name on the screen makes you drop everything?
Maybe it says your spouse, your daughter, your boss or your best friend. You answer because you trust the name. Then the voice sounds familiar too. That is exactly what makes the latest phone scams so dangerous. Scammers no longer have to call from a strange number. They can spoof a trusted contact's... Read More Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:46:47
Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US
wants to bring humanoid robots into American car factories in a big way. The company is looking at a future where Boston Dynamics' Atlas robots work alongside people inside U.S. auto plants.
These can bend, lift, balance and move through spaces built for workers. That could change how cars get made. It could also raise new questions about factory jobs, safety and how much automation consumers are willing to ... Read More Fri, 29 May 2026 07:51:53
Why scammers target veterans and how to fight back
while the rest of the country pauses to honor the fallen, scammers are doing something else entirely. They're running searches.
They're pulling Cross-referencing VA enrollment data. Mapping disability ratings. And building detailed profiles on the men and women who served this country, then using that information to steal from them. It's not a side hustle. It's an industry. And veterans, because of the ver... Read More Mon, 25 May 2026 14:53:04
LaGuardia Airport AI hologram answers traveler questions
when you are rushing to a gate, hunting for baggage claim or trying to find a lounge before boarding. Now, LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B wants to make that all feel a little less stressful with a life-sized AI hologram named Bridget.
Bridget can hold a real conversation with you. She can answer questions about gates, shops, baggage claim and VIP lounges. She can also give you step-by-step directions using real-... Read More Mon, 25 May 2026 14:51:11
Meta AI launches private Incognito Chat
can feel casual until the question gets personal. Maybe you want to ask about a health concern. Maybe you need help understanding a loan. Or maybe you want career advice without feeling like your question is sitting in a data file somewhere.
That is the idea behind Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a new private chat mode Meta says is coming to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app. the feature creates a temporary AI co... Read More Thu, 21 May 2026 06:50:40
Global scam crackdown leads to 276 arrests
We've often warned you about that feel too good to pass up. Now, there's a major update that shows just how organized these operations have become.
The Department of Justice and announced a sweeping international operation that led to at least 276 arrests and the shutdown of multiple scam centers tied to cryptocurrency fraud. These networks targeted Americans and drained millions of dollars from victims. ... Read More Fri, 08 May 2026 06:48:32
Smart travel safety tips before your next trip
You booked the flights. You're picturing great food, new sights and a break from your routine. Travel should feel easy. But here's what most people don't think about until it's too late. The biggest problems today often come from your Before we get into the essentials, here's the question from Chuck V, from Georgia, that sparked this article:
"My wife and I will be flying to Florence, Italy, next week and ar... Read More Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:49:11
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