What is a VPN and how does it work?
The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships when you share or purchase this content. The online world is filled with so much fun: social media sites to keep you connected with loved ones, streaming sites and games to keep you entertained, and cute cat photos to make you smile. However, […]
AI ‘artist’ pulls in millions — and may ‘create more interesting work than humans,’ co-creator says
Thank you very much, Mr. bottom. The next artistic masterpiece may be more machine than man. An artificial intelligence design program called Botto could sell computerized works for big bucks and revolutionize the creative space. Since its founding in 2021, Botto has produced more than 150 works in a variety of disciplines and has cumulatively […]
‘Smishing’ and other scams could kill your holiday joy, Postal Service warns
“This is the season for fraud. As the holiday season reaches its peak, the U.S. Postal Service is warning customers to be wary of holiday scams when sending or receiving gifts this year. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the postal agency's federal law enforcement agency, said, “The holiday season brings cheerfulness, joy, and togetherness, […]
Apple poised to hit $4T valuation thanks to iPhone sales
Apple is on track to become the first company to cross the $4 trillion threshold, buoyed by investors cheering the tech giant's long-awaited AI-enhanced progress to revive flagging iPhone sales. The company led Nvidia and Microsoft in the race to this monumental milestone thanks to a roughly 16% rise in its stock price since early […]
Received a package from an unknown sender? Experts warn of new ‘brushing’ scam — here’s how to protect yourself this Christmas
Do not ignore this warning. As holiday gifts continue to arrive on people's doorsteps this season, unsuspecting shoppers may find themselves receiving packages they never ordered. In a scam known as “brushing,” cybercriminals ship packages without a return address that include a QR code and ask confused recipients to scan the code to reveal who […]
What the US can learn from Australia’s social media ban for kids
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and so is the road to a potential surveillance state. TikTok is now one step closer to an outright ban in the country after losing a high-profile case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Appeals last week. If the Chinese-owned app […]
Porn star sells likeness to AI so she doesn’t have to work as much
From porn stars to pixelated pleasures. Adult film star Chloe Amour, 33, has revealed she sold her likeness to an AI company to relieve the pressure of a demanding career. 33-year-old adult film star Chloe Amour (left) has revealed she sold her likeness to a tech company to create an AI version of herself (right). […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says company slashed manager roles by 10%
Google CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly said the search giant has cut a tenth of its executive positions since last year as part of a drive to improve efficiency. Pichai said during an all-hands meeting Wednesday that Google has reduced the number of managers, directors and vice presidents within its workforce by a total of 10%. […]
Feds issue another warning about texting dangers — the scary reason to stop using two-factor authentication now
As it turns out, this security feature may not be all that secure. Apple and Android users can now send 2 emails via text after government officials say a massive communications breach could expose unencrypted messages to malicious attackers. You are being asked to stop receiving factor authentication codes. Earlier this month, the FBI warned […]
How Trump-brokered deal could ‘save’ TikTok as ban deadline looms
Experts say President-elect Trump is keeping his promise to “save” TikTok by brokering the sale of the Chinese-owned app to a U.S. buyer, while also keeping the national security concerns that prompted Congress to authorize the ban. Experts told The Post that it could be treated. China-based ByteDance must fully sell its stake in TikTok […]