Scammers Are Using AI to Impersonate Government Officials
If you get a text or voice message from someone claiming to be a U.S. government official, they probably aren’t who they say they are. The FBI is warning the public about an ongoing campaign in which scammers are using AI-generated voice messages to impersonate senior government staff in an attempt to gain access to […]
What’s up With TikTok’s ‘Invisible Phone?’
Earlier this week, TikTok user CatGPT posted a video of a woman in line at a store seemingly scrolling on a completely transparent phone. The caption reads “I’m sorry, WTF IS THAT???” Check it out: The video quickly took off, with over 52 million people having viewed it on TikTok in only four days. So […]
Why Your Lease Agreement Might Be One of Your Biggest Liabilities
When I first became a landlord, I was more worried about finding a tenant than about the lease. I downloaded a template I found online, filled in the basics, and […]
Why We’re Not Getting That AI-Powered Siri Anytime Soon
If you were under the assumption that Siri was soon going to be supercharged with AI, you wouldn’t be alone. In fact, Apple has advertised as much since last WWDC, showing off its ChatGPT-like assistant in commercials and promotional materials. It’s been nearly a year since WWDC 2024, and that new Siri is still not […]
I Love These Sony ANC Headphones, and They Just Dropped in Price by $150
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Audio enthusiasts need no introduction to Sony’s 1000X series. They’ve been around since 2016, improving on the previous iteration to eventually land on the latest Sony WH-1000XM6, the best over-ear headphones for ANC your […]
America’s Credit Rating Downgraded—And Why It’s Another Headwind For Housing
Last Friday, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. As a result, Treasury yields surged Monday morning, with the 10-year note jumping to 4.53% and […]
Seven Ways to Turn Your Entryway Into a More Functional Space
If you’re like most folks, you use your home’s entryway to hang a few coats, store an unruly pile of shoes, and give you a place to drop your keys and the mail when you walk in. If you have the space, you might use it as a full-fledged mud room—a space to shed your […]
Nintendo’s Making It Easier to Find Lost Switch 2 Joy-Cons
Continuing the steady stream of news about the upcoming Switch 2 console, Nintendo has now revealed that it’s improved the console’s ability to find lost Joy-Con controllers. The company demonstrated this in a video posted in the Nintendo Today app, which is available on Android and iPhone. How to locate missing Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons […]
Here’s the Oura Ring Data You Can Access Without a Subscription
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Oura ring can give you a ton of data on your sleep, health, and fitness, but you need to pay for a $5.99/month subscription to see all of it. So what happens if you get an Oura ring but don’t pony up for the […]
Mozilla Just Patched Two Firefox Zero-Days Discovered at a Hacking Contest
If you’re a Firefox user, you need to update your browser. Mozilla has released a security patch for two zero-day vulnerabilities identified at the recent Pwn2Own hacker contest held in Berlin. Zero-days are critical security flaws that have been actively exploited or publicly disclosed before an official fix is available. Browsers are targets for malware, […]
Strategy hit with lawsuit as Bitcoin holding tops $59B
The company’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 576,230 BTC. Average cost basis updated to $69,726 per Bitcoin. The lawsuit was filed by Pomerantz LLP in Virginia over alleged investor deception. MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, is once again making waves across financial markets. The company, known for holding the largest corporate stash of Bitcoin, […]
These Craftsman Tools Are up to 60% Off on Amazon Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Building your DIY home maintenance or repair kit can get expensive quickly. If you have some big summer plans for home improvement projects, you might be looking for savings on tools and materials to […]
Some of My Favorite Smart Home Products Are Getting Smaller Models
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The only thing I didn’t love about the Mammotion Luba robot lawn mower I tested last summer was its size. It’s a hulking four-wheel-drive robot and I live in the city, where we don’t have huge lawns. Enter the Luba Mini, a halved version of […]
Emojis and GIFs Are About to Get Easier to Use on Android
The Gboard interface can be a lot. In addition to the keyboard, there are so many features stuffed inside this little utility that there’s a whole customizable toolbar on top of the keyboard to help you navigate them. And this kind of maximalist interface applies to the Emoji keyboard as well… or at least, it […]
