5 tech terms every smartphone user should know - Learn what background permissions, push notifications, security updates, auto-join networks and app refresh mean to better manage your phone's privacy settings.
Why scammers open bank accounts in your name - Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.
Why parents may want to delay smartphones for kids - New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier phones mean higher risks.
Solar water platforms may solve a major air taxi hurdle - AutoFlight's zero-carbon floating vertiport uses solar power to charge eVTOL aircraft while supporting emergency response, tourism, and marine energy maintenance.
FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge - Holiday email scams including non-delivery fraud and gift card schemes spike in November and December, costing victims hundreds of millions, FBI says.
How to help older relatives with tech over the holidays - Holiday visits offer the perfect opportunity to help older parents with technology updates, scam protection, and basic troubleshooting skills for safer digital experiences.