Watch Out for Malicious Ads on Bing Chat
Bing Chat, like other big tech products, makes some money from advertising. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, and most of us are pretty used to the practice at this…
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: NFL Misinformation
We’re fully into the NFL’s 2023 and the biggest real controversy this season is a low-key debate about banning the QB sneak (either to protect quarterbacks or because the Philadelphia…
You Can Get Norton 360 and LifeLock for $25 Right Now
Image: Norton While there’s no single program that can prevent identity theft, Norton 360 and LifeLock are good options if you’re looking for antivirus software and identity theft protection, and…
That Customer Service Number on Google Might Be a Scam
Photo: JW_PNW (Shutterstock) When you need to track down a customer service number, the easiest thing to do is Google it. But easy isn’t necessarily safe when it comes to…
How to Spot a Job Offer Scam Written by AI
Job seekers often have plenty of hurdles to landing a new job. For one, many companies are keeping “ghost listings” up on job boards that they don’t really plan to…
Avoid This Travel Agency Scam
Getting scammed is never fun—but falling prey to a travel scam can be especially upsetting. Not only are you out a significant amount of money, but you’ve given away a…
ikTok, Meta, Twitter, and YouTube All Have Different Plans for 2024 Election Misinformation
It’s never easy to separate political speech from disinformation in a democracy built upon the right of free speech, but the firehose of foreign and domestic weaponized bullshit that began…
This Scam Is Targeting Home Closing Costs
You’re about to buy a home for the first time after years of work, sacrifice, and saving. Your state requires you to wire your closing cost, so you decide to…
Make Your ‘Bullshit Job’ Work for You
Some people are lucky to work in a career or a specific role that they find fulfilling, challenging, and even inspiring. But many of us—maybe the majority of us—are working…
Beware of These Scams the Next Time You Move
It’s June, prime moving season is in full swing, and so are moving scams. Relocating to a new home is always stressful, but there are steps you can take to…