How AI-Powered Voice Cloning Has Made Scammers Scarier Than Ever
Laura Bennett
I got a call last week from someone claiming to be my bank. The voice on the other end sounded exactly like the automated system I’ve heard a thousand times.…
Laura Bennett
Why those cheap Raspberry Pi knockoffs might cost you more than you save
When the Raspberry Pi Foundation started struggling to keep up with demand—and prices climbed accordingly—it was only a matter of time before the clones showed up. And I mean really…
CCTV solved a shotgun crime in seconds. But what else is it really doing?
A man in Rotherham fired a sawn-off shotgun at a moving Land Rover on his street. Two shots. Then he was caught—not because someone saw him in the moment, but…
TSMC’s U.S. Expansion Plans: Why the Nvidia Cheer Might Be Missing the Real Story
When TSMC announced plans to ramp up advanced packaging capabilities in the United States, financial headlines immediately lit up with talk of “fantastic news” for Nvidia shareholders. The stock market…
A Million Dollar Question: What Makes a Park Project Actually Work for the People Who Need It?
Green Bay is looking at dropping over a million dollars into upgrading a park that’s been neglected for too long. On the surface, that sounds straightforward. But here’s what caught…
The Sheriff’s Impersonator: Why Scammers Are Getting Bolder About Stealing Your Trust
Someone calls your phone. They sound official. They say they’re from the sheriff’s office, and you owe money or you’re in trouble. Your heart rate spikes. You reach for your…
Why Everyone’s Talking About the 2026 U.S. Classic (And What It Reveals About Gymnastics Right Now)
I got sent a gymnastics article the other day, and my first instinct was to roll my eyes. Sports coverage isn’t really my beat—I’m a tech journalist. But then I…
When Fake News About Funerals Goes Viral: What Really Happened With Lindsey Graham
A few months back, a claim started circulating online claiming that Senator Lindsey Graham’s family had banned Joe Biden and Barack Obama from attending his funeral. It spread across social…
Why Police Won’t Show You the CCTV: The Hidden Rules Behind Criminal Investigations
When police hold back evidence in a high-profile case, people want answers. And they usually want them immediately. So when officers explained their decision not to release CCTV footage of…
Why China’s AI Advances Are Reshaping the Cybersecurity Arms Race
We’ve known for years that the United States faces technological threats from rival governments. But here’s what keeps me awake at night: the speed has fundamentally changed. Not gradually changed.…