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📰 Tech News — This Month

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Updated August 2026
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Why it matters: Scamwise is purpose-built for identifying scams, using advanced analysis that goes beyond comparing to static block lists. Our AI analysis checks hundreds of scam signals, reputable third-party databases, and the behavioral context of the message itself to provide a result. More about Scamwise.com →

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Comcast's WiFi can now tell when someone's in your house

Comcast is rolling out a free feature that turns your home WiFi into a motion sensor. It's part of a new service called Xfinity Shield, and Comcast's newest addition to it, WiFi Motion, works without installing a single camera.

Why it matters: WiFi Motion sends a notification to your phone when it detects movement inside your house. Comcast is including it at no extra cost for Xfinity Internet customers, giving people a basic way to know if someone's home, or shouldn't be, without buying a separate security system. More from Comcast →

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Why You — Yes, You — Are a Target of Hackers

Every online account you own is valuable to criminals looking to steal your identity, spread malware, or empty your accounts. Here's why you're a target no matter what, and how to protect yourself before it's too late.

Why it matters: You might think hackers won’t bother with you, but everyone is a target. Hackers can steal your accounts, send spam as you, install malware, or open new accounts while pretending to be you. Protecting yourself now is much easier than fixing the damage after an attack. Ask Leo (Youtube) →

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Google’s New Phone Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That?

The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?

Why it matters: The A.I. in the new Pixel phones is part of Google’s ambition to redefine personal computing. The company is betting that A.I. will eventually supersede the operating system in importance as people rely on Gemini instead of using apps themselves. Apple will test a similar idea this fall with the release of Siri AI, a new version of its personal assistant (also powered by Gemini) for iPhones. New York Time - Tech Fix →

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