Tech/Gear

What if the next security guard rolling past your office had one wheel and never needed a coffee break? That is the pitch behind 1Rollo, a one-wheeled AI security robot from Estonian startup Rollo Robotics. The company believes its narrow design could patrol large properties at a lower operating cost than traditional security vehicles.The machine follows mapped routes while watching the area around it. When its artificial intelligence detects unusual […]

Your next DoorDash order could arrive with a flight path instead of a driver. DoorDash has earned FAA Part 135 air carrier certification and launched DoorDash Air, its in-house drone delivery program. The company now has federal authorization to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.Yes, the app you use for burgers, groceries and late-night snacks is entering the airline business. However, this does not mean a […]

You sit down at your computer to clear out your inbox. Then you spot a party invitation from someone you recognize. Maybe it appears to come from a friend. Perhaps the sender belongs to a group you know. Either way, the familiar name makes the message feel safe enough to open.Inside, everything looks cheerful. There is an envelope graphic, a friendly note and what appears to be an invitation for […]

Your phone buzzes. The text reads, "Your package is delayed. Confirm your address here." A little later, it's a text message about an unpaid toll, suspicious bank activity or an account that will be locked unless you act now.That's how scam texts work. They don't always look wild or obviously fake. They look routine, urgent and easy to deal with in a hurry. The good news: You don't need to […]

You probably never think about the computer systems behind your kitchen faucet. You turn the handle and expect clean water. That familiar routine suddenly felt far less certain in Minnesota and six other states.A coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 community water systems on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27. Minnesota IT Services, known as MNIT, activated the state's cybersecurity response and brought in federal agencies […]

A lifelike humanoid robot was expected to take a seat inside a New York high school classroom. Those plans are now on hold. The planned robot is reportedly stationary, with silicone skin and long brown hair.Realbotix and Salamanca City Central School District had announced a limited pilot program for fall 2026 involving Optio, an artificial intelligence-powered  educational assistant, and one new Realbotix M-Series humanoid unit.On July 24, the district announced […]

Wayne P. of Evangeline, Louisiana, opened an email that would make almost anyone's stomach drop. The sender claimed to represent the ShinyHunters hacking group and demanded $2,000 in Litecoin within 48 hours. The message also claimed hackers had recorded intimate videos through Wayne's camera and planned to send them to his contacts.Wayne paused instead of paying. He ran security scans on his phone and PC, then contacted CyberGuy.Wayne's instincts were […]

The phrase "AI kill switch" sounds like a red button hidden behind glass in a government bunker. The proposal now before Congress looks less dramatic, but it could give Washington significant new power over the country's largest AI companies.A bipartisan House bill would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain reliable shutdown controls. The Department of Homeland Security could then order a company to restrict or stop […]

Hackers are tampering with Wi-Fi equipment at hotels and conference centers, turning an everyday internet connection into a path toward fake Microsoft 365 login pages. The hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack poses a particular risk to business travelers. You might connect before a meeting, open your laptop and see what appears to be a normal Microsoft sign-in screen. However, the hotel's compromised network may have quietly sent you to a page […]