Who Should Decide If You’re Old Enough Online?
Imagine logging onto your phone and finding that Apple, Google, or Microsoft — not the websites you visit — are the ones deciding whether you’re old enough to see certain content. That’s [...]
The Battle for AI Autonomy Has Begun: Amazon vs. Perplexity AI
What happens when AI agents start shopping for us—and platforms fight back? Amazon has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging its AI agent Comet accessed Amazon’s systems and customer accounts without [...]
AI Browsers Are Coming for Chrome — But at What Cost to Privacy?
New AI-powered web browsers like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet are positioning themselves as the next gateway to the internet, aiming to replace Google Chrome as the default starting point for [...]
AI on the Airwaves – The Rise of Robot DJs
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s shaking up the soundwaves: AI-generated radio. That’s right—robot DJs are here, and they’re spinning tracks, cracking jokes, and even reading the news. But is this [...]
The new 2025 NIST password guidelines
Though it’s taken 13 years for NIST, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology to catch up, here are the new guidelines. For consumers and business users, the new 2025 NIST [...]
Having All Your Technology Provider Eggs in One Basket
(Or, The Risk of a Networking Monoculture) We’ve all heard the saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” The same idea applies to technology. When too many companies rely on [...]
🚨 Think Your Free Antivirus Is Protecting You? Think Again.
When you're trying to protect your business or personal devices, downloading antivirus software seems like the smart move. But what if the downloaded antivirus itself is the threat? ⚠️ The New Scam [...]
Scam Texts Are Getting Smarter—and Closer to Home
Cybercriminals have found a new way to flood Americans with scam texts—and it’s happening right in our neighborhoods. Using devices called “SMS blasters,” scammers are driving around U.S. cities with equipment that tricks nearby phones [...]
Google Chrome Gets AI Integration
Google's September 18th announcement marks a major leap forward for Chrome, integrating its Gemini AI deeply into the browser experience. Here's a breakdown of what this means for users and how it [...]
Coming Soon to Your PC: Microsoft 365 Copilot App – whether you want it or not!!!
Starting in October 2025, Microsoft will begin automatically adding the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to Windows devices that already have Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—but only outside the European Economic Area [...]
China’s Hackers Are After Our Data — And They’re Getting Better at It!
A major cyberattack linked to China has targeted not just world leaders like President Trump and Vice President Vance — but also everyday people like you and me. This isn’t just about [...]
Macs Under Attack: New Info-Stealing Malware ‘Shamos’ — How to Stay Safe
It’s not just PC users who need to be careful on the internet. A dangerous new malware called Shamos is targeting macOS users, and it's part of a growing trend of cyberattacks [...]
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