This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition
The trends that emerged in January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout the year
This Entry-Level Roborock Robot Vacuum Is 44% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Robot vacuums can get expensive quickly, especially as you move into models with features such as self-emptying bins and hot-water mopping. But if you’re looking to dip your toe into this world without dropping […]
10 Hacks Every Nintendo Switch (or Switch 2) Owner Should Know
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2 are pretty user-friendly devices, but sometimes, that can be a bit more of a hindrance than a help. It’s easy to jump right into a game, but if you want to toggle on a feature like dark mode […]
Nine Phone Settings to Change Before Attending a Protest
Before you head out to a protest, take some precautions to protect your privacy and both the physical and digital security of any device you bring along. The most secure option, of course, is to leave your phone at home, but you can also lock things down to minimize the risk that your data will […]
You May Be Eligible for Part of This $10.5 Million Spam Text Settlement
Unsolicited texts are annoying—and even more so if they keep coming from a legitimate sender after you’ve opted out. If you received text spam from Kaiser Permanente, you may be eligible for a cash payout for each message. The healthcare company, which serves over 12.5 million members, recently settled a $10.5 million class action lawsuit […]
How to Choose the Right Backup Generator for Your Home
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The U.S. power grid is suffering more outages than ever—about 45% of utility customers experienced one in the first half of 2025—and the resultant blackouts are lasting longer. As our aging electrical grid struggles to keep up with increasing air conditioner use due to a […]
‘Moltbook’ Is a Social Media Platform for AI Bots to Chat With Each Other
The headlining story in AI news this week was Moltbot (formerly Clawbot), a personal AI assistant that performs tasks on your behalf. The catch? You need to give it total control of your computer, which poses some serious privacy and security risks. Still, many AI enthusiasts are installing Moltbot on their Mac minis (the device […]
OpenAI Is Killing ChatGPT-4o (Again)
https://enterprise.shutterstock.com/image-photo/openai-logo-displayed-on-smartphone-screen-2520388517 or https://enterprise.shutterstock.com/image-photo/chatgpt-logo-displayed-on-smartphone-screen-2520385879 Last August, ChatGPT developers OpenAI unceremoniously killed the fan favorite GPT-4o model, before giving in to complaints and bringing it back a week later. Now, the company’s taking a second swing at getting its users to move on. In a new post to its website, OpenAI announced that it’s retiring GPT-4o again. […]
This Major Change in Capital Gains Rules Could Make a Huge Difference For Investors
Real estate investors and their accountants have turned tax avoidance into a fine art, with a sophisticated panoply of techniques designed to keep Uncle Sam’s cloying hands at bay. However, […]
6 Ways Airbnb Hosts Are Leaving Thousands on the Table—But What You Can Do to Fix It
Most short-term rental hosts wake up and do the same thing: check occupancy, tweak pricing, and hope the bookings keep rolling in. Meanwhile, they’re missing six much easier ways to […]
10 Hacks Every Safari User Should Know
If you’re the kind of person who only uses Safari to download Chrome, you need to think again. For a Mac user, Safari might be the best browser there is (yes, even better than Chrome). It’s fast, secure, doesn’t buckle under most loads, sips RAM instead of munching through it, and it’ll help your battery […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 30, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
These Sweat-Proof JBL Earbuds Are 25% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL Endurance Race 2 is built with a specific user in mind, and it does not pretend otherwise. These are sports earbuds first, and that focus shows in the design and the trade-offs. […]
This Well-Reviewed Outdoor Camera Is Nearly 30% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There’s no shortage of outdoor security cameras, but finding one that balances video quality, battery life, and ease of use without pushing past $100 is rare. Right now, the Tapo MagCam 2K+ is on […]
Google Search Ranking Volatility Super Heated January 29 & 30
January has been an insane month with Google Search ranking volatility, and I guess it is no surprise to see the most heated time right now, as we end the month. I am seeing a significant spike in SEO chatter and many of the tools are showing very heated Google search ranking volatility over the […]
