Editor's PickSocial Media Scams Cost Consumers $2.1B: How to Protect Yourself in 2026
The FTC says consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025. Here are the scam patterns to watch and the settings that reduce your risk.
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Editor's PickThe FTC says consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025. Here are the scam patterns to watch and the settings that reduce your risk.



How-ToReports of relaser-marked GPUs pretending to be RTX 4090 cards are a reminder that used graphics cards need careful inspection. Here is what to check before buying.
How-ToThe FTC says consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025. Here are the scam patterns to watch and the settings that reduce your risk.
NewsEuropean regulators are pushing Google to open Android's AI assistant layer to rivals. If it happens, Gemini may lose its privileged default position on Android phones.
AnalysisDeepMind's David Silver reportedly raised $1.1 billion for a new AI company focused on learning without human data. Here is why that matters.
How-ToWindows 10 end-of-life and Windows 11 hardware requirements are pushing more people toward Linux. Here is the safe, beginner-friendly way to switch without breaking your workflow.
ComparisonSamsung vs MetaSamsung Galaxy Glasses leaks and Meta's next Ray-Ban push point to a bigger smart-glasses fight in 2026. Here is how the two approaches differ.
AnalysisValve's $99 Steam Controller is shipping ahead of the delayed Steam Machine. Here is the living-room PC setup that makes the most sense right now.
How-ToA popular open-source package with roughly 1 million monthly downloads was caught stealing credentials. Here is a practical supply-chain security checklist for developers and self-hosters.
NewsOpenAI is reportedly exploring a smartphone built around AI agents instead of traditional apps. Here is what that could change, what is still speculative, and why Qualcomm matters.
NewsElon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI is now in federal court. Here is the timeline, the nonprofit question, and why the case matters beyond Silicon Valley drama.
NewsMicrosoft and OpenAI have ended the exclusivity around their revenue-sharing and cloud relationship. The practical result: OpenAI can use more clouds, Amazon can come in, and the AI infrastructure race gets messier.
How-ToA field-tested guide to writing Kling AI 3.0 prompts that produce cinema-grade results on the first generation. Five-part formula, camera language, negative prompts, and ten templates you can copy.