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April 14, 2026

House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash

The House is set to vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill prompted by the Jan. 29, 2025, midair collision near Reagan National Airport in D.C.

April 13, 2026

Smart travel safety tips before your next trip

Heading abroad? Lock down your phone security, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and prevent surprise charges with these essential international travel tech tips.

April 11, 2026

Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know

Samsung is phasing out Samsung Messages by July 2026 in the U.S. and pushing Google Messages, but scam texts are targeting confused Galaxy phone owners.

April 6, 2026

Amazon job text scam warning signs

Fraudsters are using texts offering jobs to target phones, often posing as Amazon with suspicious contact details and no hiring process.

April 2, 2026

Florida threatens Big Tech with 'billions' in fines over underage users

Florida said Meta will begin removing accounts for minors under 14 as the state moves to enforce its social media law with steep penalties for violators.

March 25, 2026

Spring clean your digital footprint: Why retirees are scam targets

Spring cleaning your home is a habit — but your digital footprint needs the same attention. Data brokers quietly build profiles from public records.

March 19, 2026

Phishing scam exploits Apple Mail 'trusted sender' label

Apple Mail's "trusted sender" banner can reportedly mislead users into phishing scams. Learn how scammers exploit this security feature to deceive victims.

March 15, 2026

Smart glasses detector app warns if you're being recorded

New Android app detects nearby smart glasses that could be secretly recording you. Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth to alert users of potential cameras.

March 8, 2026

Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow

Meta's AI smart glasses allegedly exposed intimate footage to contractors in Kenya, sparking major privacy concerns and legal action over AI training.

March 5, 2026

Inside Microsoft's AI content verification plan

Microsoft unveiled AI content verification system to combat deepfakes and fake content, using watermarks and cryptographic signatures to track origins.