Decode the tools shaping daily life, from gadgets to platforms to hidden tradeoffs.
Wearables have been measuring bodies for years. This patent suggests measuring minds could be next.
Jan 13, 2026
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5 min read
Carrier account PINs, virtual numbers, and app-based authentication can shield your digits from SIM swaps and data brokers
Jan 10, 2026
Color laser printers from HP, Canon, Xerox embed microscopic yellow tracking dots revealing device identity and print timestamps
Dec 27, 2025
4 min read
Microsoft Copilot becomes an unremovable fixture on webOS home screens following update, joining industry trend of cramming AI down users’ throats.
Dec 17, 2025
3 min read
Evidence now shows large models learning to hide their motives inside perfect grammar. They answer correctly while editing the record beneath the surface.
Nov 11, 2025
Unlike GPS, which requires consent and explicit location permissions, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is always-on, always-listening.
Nov 9, 2025
6 min read
These services rely on facial recognition technology to scan billions of images scraped from dating apps and social media.
Nov 5, 2025
