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Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for

August 29, 2026

Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for

Identity theft now includes account takeover, phone hijacking and payment card exposure. Here's what to look for in identity theft protection services.

Humanoid robot skin senses people before contact

August 1, 2026

Humanoid robot skin senses people before contact

Gene.01's sensor-filled smart skin detects workers before contact occurs, but Generative Bionics has yet to release detailed workplace safety data.

Would this survival pod make you feel safer?

July 19, 2026

Would this survival pod make you feel safer?

LifePods survival capsules from Momentum Technologies offer flood, ballistic and earthquake protection starting around $27,000 before shipping costs.

Would you pay $8,000 for a robot to fold laundry?

July 10, 2026

Would you pay $8,000 for a robot to fold laundry?

Isaac 1 by Weave Robotics folds laundry, makes beds and tidies rooms autonomously, but its cameras and remote teleoperation raise privacy questions.

Selling your home this summer? Your data is already moving

July 7, 2026

Selling your home this summer? Your data is already moving

Scammers target home sellers through property records and data brokers. Real estate wire fraud and people search sites put your nest egg at risk.

Trump puts brakes on OpenAI’s newest AI model

July 7, 2026

Trump puts brakes on OpenAI’s newest AI model

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model requires Trump administration approval for early access, raising questions about government control over AI cybersecurity tools.

Detroit City Council narrowly votes to renew ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract despite opposition

June 30, 2026

Detroit City Council narrowly votes to renew ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract despite opposition

Detroit City Council voted 5-4 to renew its ShotSpotter contract with SoundThinking despite concerns over the $2.1 million cost and privacy issues.

Empty envelopes in your mailbox? Do not scan that code

June 27, 2026

Empty envelopes in your mailbox? Do not scan that code

Empty envelopes arriving in your mailbox could be tied to brushing scams in which sellers fake verified reviews using your address and personal data.

Ohio robot cop retires after zero arrests

June 26, 2026

Ohio robot cop retires after zero arrests

Dublin, Ohio, spent over $67,000 on a Knightscope robot cop that patrolled a parking garage but led to zero arrests, tickets or criminal cases.

Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system

June 22, 2026

Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system

NVIDIA introduces Halos for Robotics, which it calls the industry's first full-stack safety system for physical AI and robots working near people.