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Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down

July 14, 2026

Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down

Smart TVs ship with ACR enabled by default, tracking everything you watch. A 10-step checklist covers privacy settings, VPN setup and guest wifi.

Smart street sensors could be watching your city next

June 15, 2026

Smart street sensors could be watching your city next

New York City is expanding AI-powered street sensors to 100 locations, using computer vision to count pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles for safer roads.

Will a four-armed robot replace astronauts in space?

June 5, 2026

Will a four-armed robot replace astronauts in space?

Orbit Robotics built Helios, a four-armed robot designed for zero gravity that grips and braces inside spacecraft while performing maintenance tasks.

Big Tech is through harming our children — this is our time to fight back

May 31, 2026

Big Tech is through harming our children — this is our time to fight back

America's hands-off approach to Big Tech is ending as lawsuits, state legislatures and federal bills target platforms harming children's mental health.

When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act

May 30, 2026

When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act

Pilots call on Congress to require full ADS-B In technology on all aircraft operating near busy U.S. airports to help prevent midair collisions.

Cab-less electric trucks hit Ohio roads

May 28, 2026

Cab-less electric trucks hit Ohio roads

Cab-less electric autonomous trucks from Einride will operate on Ohio public roads this summer, moving freight between EASE Logistics warehouses.

Are bank text codes enough to protect you?

May 27, 2026

Are bank text codes enough to protect you?

Bank security codes sent via text may not be enough. Learn why authenticator apps and passkeys offer stronger two-factor authentication protection.

FTC reveals where spam calls hit hardest

May 26, 2026

FTC reveals where spam calls hit hardest

Over 2.6 million Do Not Call complaints were filed with the FTC, with robocalls dominating. Here are the top states affected and how to stay safe.

5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices

April 17, 2026

5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.

Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens

April 15, 2026

Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens

Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups with built-in safety controls.