Elder fraud is on the rise – These are the most common scams
Here’s a stat that blows me away: One in every 10 seniors is a victim of identity theft each year. Americans over the age of 60 lost $3.4 billion in fraud schemes in 2023. That’s almost an 11% increase from the year before, and things are only getting worse.
Gotta wing it
Imagine soaring a couple hundred feet above the ground in your own personal aircraft. They’re called “short-hop adventure crafts” and they’re taking off. (Sorry, had to.) The electric BlackFly requires only seven days of training before you (not me) can take to the skies. Watch it in action!
How easy is it to unlock an iPhone?
If you’re out in public avoid typing in your passcode. You never know who might be looking over your shoulder.
1X Technologies and OpenAI preview the 'Neo beta' humanoid robot
1X Technologies and OpenAI just released a preview of the “Neo beta,” a scarily realistic humanoid robot. It moves like a human, and its advanced vision system lets it interact with the environment in real time. In this video, it picks up a backpack, places its hand around a woman’s waist and waves at the camera.
How to stop political texts
Tired of getting texts from unknown numbers talking about the upcoming election? Here are a few great tips to help keep your sanity until November is over.
Mail is going missing
If you suspect someone is stealing your mail, this might be a good idea to help the cops locate them. Never handle this on your own.
Capt. Grace Hopper on future possibilities: Data, hardware, software and people (Part 2, 1982)
Part 2 of “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People,” presented by Capt. Grace Hopper at NSA in 1982.
Capt. Grace Hopper on future possibilities: Data, hardware, software and people (Part 1, 1982)
Part 1 of “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People,” presented by Capt. Grace Hopper at NSA in 1982.
Chic-Fil-A's new streaming service
Chick-fil-A’s new streaming service might not be a game-changer, but at least you’ll have a side of drama with your nuggets!
Fasting retreats are a bad idea
Just because you bring your phone, doesn’t mean you have to use it.