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AI-Generated Apartment Photos Fuel Rental Market Deception
AI-powered virtual staging is enabling landlords to show fake apartment photos, wasting renters' time and eroding trust. Calls for regulation grow as deceptive listings become common in competitive housing markets.
Virginia Lawsuit Targets Ring's Visitor Facial Recognition Without Consent
A class action lawsuit alleges Ring's Familiar Faces feature collects biometric data from visitors and passersby without their knowledge, challenging the opt-in model.
Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged User Exploitation Tied to Mass Shooting
Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged deceptive practices after a mass shooter used ChatGPT to plan an attack at FSU.
Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince reports that automated bot traffic has overtaken human traffic online for the first time, arriving a year earlier than predictions.
Apple to Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million Over Missing AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features. Eligible iPhone owners can claim part of the settlement. The payout addresses claims Apple misled users about Siri and other AI capabilities.
Visa Tests Payment System That Lets AI Agents Handle Your Purchases
Visa is testing a system that lets AI agents make payments on behalf of users using tokenized credentials. The pilot raises critical questions about trust, security and the future of autonomous spending.
Severe Weather Drives New Approach to Solar Generator Protection
As storms intensify, owners of solar generators are adopting advanced protection methods. A veteran prepper shares hard-won lessons on keeping backup power operational during extreme weather.
Lightning surge through coaxial cable destroys gamer's PC, highlights home wiring risks
A lightning strike entered a home through a coaxial internet cable, destroying a gaming PC and router. The incident underscores the need for whole-home surge protection beyond standard power strips.
Lenovo ThinkStation PGX Targets Local AI Workloads in Compact Design
Lenovo's new ThinkStation PGX mini workstation targets local AI workloads with removable components and enterprise-grade dependability.
Stripe's Chargeback Policy Draws Scrutiny from Merchants
Stripe is facing criticism for its approach to chargeback disputes, with merchants claiming it favors buyers in cases of 'friendly fraud,' sparking debate over fraud liability.
Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine
Smart TVs are being repurposed as nodes in the AI data scraping economy, raising serious privacy and ethical questions. Here's what it means for consumers.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
Study Finds Widespread Proxy SDKs in LG Smart TV Apps
Research shows nearly half of LG Smart TV apps contain residential proxy SDKs that can route user traffic for ad fraud and geo-spoofing. The finding raises major privacy concerns.
Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X Bluetooth flaw lets attackers hijack from 50 feet
A security researcher found Creative's Sound Blaster Katana V2X can be hijacked over Bluetooth from up to 50 feet away. The company reportedly refuses to label the vulnerability a cybersecurity risk.
Enterprise Tech Teams Face New Liability as AI Rules Soften
As governments pull back on AI transparency mandates, the burden of accountability falls on enterprise teams. Without clear regulatory guardrails, companies must build their own compliance systems or face legal and reputational risks.
Phone Makers Add Special Security Modes to Block Spyware Attacks
Apple, Google and Meta now offer special security modes that protect devices from targeted spyware. These settings limit device vulnerabilities for high-risk users.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Brings Premium Specs to a Budget Price
After a month of testing, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion proves high-end features can cost less. It challenges pricier rivals on design, display and battery life.
AMOS Malware Emerges as Major Threat to macOS Users
A stealthy infostealer called AMOS is spreading on macOS through deceptive ads and social engineering. Security experts warn it marks a shift in mainstream malware targeting Apple devices.
Mozilla Expands Free VPN Service to New Countries
Mozilla has expanded its free VPN offering, adding servers in more countries. Users gain broader privacy access but should understand free VPN trade-offs.
Apple Hints at Price Hikes, Sparking Rush on Current MacBook Air Deals
Apple signals possible price increases, making current discounts on M4 and M5 MacBook Air models a rare opportunity for buyers.