Your smart home devices can be attacked online — protect yourself with these tips
Smart home devices can create cybersecurity risks. Here’s how to reduce them. More household devices are connecting to the internet, including gadgets that don’t seem like they need Wi-Fi at all. That added convenience can come with a downside: poorly protected devices may give hackers a way into your home network. Phones, tablets, computers and […]
Review of the Owlet Dream Sock Smart Baby Monitor by a NICU baby’s parent
When new parents hear the term “NICU,” it can really make their hearts drop. In fact, nearly 10% of babies in the US find themselves in the neonatal intensive care unit right after birth, usually due to being born prematurely or facing serious health issues. It’s a daunting way to begin life. For instance, my […]
Musk believes merging Tesla and SpaceX is a smart move as committees are created
Elon Musk Suggests Merger Between Tesla and SpaceX On Tuesday, Elon Musk shared that merging Tesla and SpaceX could be “a good idea.” He indicated that both companies have set up special committees comprised of independent directors to look into the possibility of such a deal. It’s a thought Musk has had before, mainly because […]
Kirby Smart has entered his most challenging phase following Georgia’s bold victory against Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Showdown: College Football’s Heavyweights Collide TUSCALOOSA, AL—Saturday night’s game in Tuscaloosa was anything but meaningless for Georgia and Alabama, despite what some might say about the current college football playoff landscape. After a tumultuous week of uncertainty due to Hurricane Isaias, fans gathered for an electrifying contest at Bryant-Denny Stadium, many of them braving […]
New York nightclubs prohibit ‘creepy’ smart glasses due to privacy worries
Smart Glasses Face Ban in New York Nightlife Scene It seems there’s a crackdown on “smart” glasses in trendy New York clubs. Following a summer packed with launches from companies like Ray-Ban and Oakley, some of the city’s hottest nightlife spots are implementing strict policies. The new directive? Wearing Meta or Snap’s glasses—which have the […]
Norway could prohibit AI smart glasses in public areas due to growing privacy issues.
Travelers to Norway may soon encounter new limitations concerning the use of smart glasses. The Norwegian government has indicated plans to suggest a temporary ban on AI-enabled glasses in select public spaces, as highlighted in a statement from the Ministry of Digitalization and Public Governance. These limitations could affect areas commonly frequented by visitors, such […]
These ‘smart’ refrigerators received a software update — and then the trouble started
Samsung’s Smart Fridge Issues Imagine a fridge that’s more like a high-tech gadget than a simple appliance. That’s what Samsung’s new smart fridges are promoting. With these fridges, you can peek inside right from a 32-inch screen or your phone. Pretty cool, right? However, it turns out that this massive smart device, standing six feet […]
California tech executive caught in $2 million global smart ring fraud scheme
The head of a wearable technology firm was sentenced to serve significant time in prison for orchestrating a nearly $2 million Ponzi scheme. Michelle Bisnoff, who leads Esos Rings Inc., was found guilty of deceiving investors with false claims about patent ownership and illegally securing a federal loan meant for business relief during the pandemic. […]
Peter Thiel criticizes White House officials for being ‘not very smart’ and cautions about the threat of democratic socialism.
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel criticized the Trump administration for having officials who he believes are “not very smart,” suggesting that their presence could jeopardize the GOP’s chances in upcoming elections and potentially lead to a democratic socialist takeover. Thiel, who maintains close connections to the White House, expressed concerns about the negative impacts of […]
Hidden-camera video shows Talarico’s pastor calling evangelical Christians ‘not smart’ and likening Trump to Hitler.
Texas state Representative James Talarico (D) has openly acknowledged the significant influence that Jim Rigby, the pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, has had on his perspective. Talarico, who is currently in a race against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for a U.S. Senate seat, mentioned in a conversation with the […]