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AI agents can now make phone calls for you

October 3, 2026

AI agents can now make phone calls for you

Instinct Concierge and Meta Muse can now place phone calls to businesses on your behalf, but the privacy and data access tradeoffs are significant.

Is your personal data changing what you pay online?

September 29, 2026

Is your personal data changing what you pay online?

The FTC proposed a new enforcement policy on personalized pricing, warning companies that hide how personal data shapes the prices shoppers see.

Can tech really get you off your phone and into real life?

September 18, 2026

Can tech really get you off your phone and into real life?

NewTree Social founder Maddy O'Connor built a community events app to help people discover local gatherings, wellness events and run clubs nearby.

iOS 27 is here: 10 iPhone features you’ll want to try now

September 16, 2026

iOS 27 is here: 10 iPhone features you’ll want to try now

Safari's Notify Me can monitor websites for price changes and restocks, while new AI photo tools let you reframe and extend shots in iOS 27.

Uber lets parents watch teen rides live

September 1, 2026

Uber lets parents watch teen rides live

Uber teen accounts now feature live video streaming from the driver's camera, but encrypted recordings stay on Uber's servers for up to 14 days.

Penn State fraternity cocaine ring allegedly used apps for drug deals

August 20, 2026

Penn State fraternity cocaine ring allegedly used apps for drug deals

Former acting DEA administrator Derek Maltz joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss a major drug bust at Penn State University where suspects allegedly used Cash App and Snapchat to coordinate cocaine sales.

Your blood pressure cuff may expose your health data

August 6, 2026

Your blood pressure cuff may expose your health data

FTC cases reveal major health apps disclosed blood pressure and glucose data to advertising and analytics companies without users realizing it.

Free tool helps families save money by using food already in their kitchens

July 17, 2026

Free tool helps families save money by using food already in their kitchens

A Virginia teenager built Grocery Genius, a free AI cooking app that generates recipes from pantry ingredients and sends food expiration alerts.

New Mexico seeks massive penalty from Meta after jury found tech giant liable for endangering children

June 17, 2026

New Mexico seeks massive penalty from Meta after jury found tech giant liable for endangering children

New Mexico seeks nearly $1 billion from Meta after a jury found the tech giant liable for endangering children and misleading the public on safety.

Text job scam cost him $10K in crypto

June 15, 2026

Text job scam cost him $10K in crypto

A man lost $10k after a text job scam lured him into uploading apps and paying with crypto. Learn the warning signs of task scams and how to stay safe.