Here’s how to tell if your phone is listening to you – and how to stop it

Here's how to tell if your phone is listening to you - and how to stop it

Listen. Experts from NordVPN have outlined a four-step process anyone can follow to find out if their phone is listening and using private conversations for targeted advertising, the Daily Mail reported. Some smartphone users worry that their device is eavesdropping when they least suspect it. wachiwit – stock.adobe.com The first step in the test is … Read more

Elon Musk and Gene Wilder’s former home in LA has a $3 million price cut as it faces a foreclosure sale.

Elon Musk and Gene Wilder's former home in LA has a $3 million price cut as it faces a foreclosure sale.

It may seem surreal to own a piece of property that, separately, Tesla titan Elon Musk and the late actor Gene Wilder once called their own. Now, it will be passed on to a new generation – for less. That’s because this Los Angeles mansion is approaching a foreclosed sale. Mansion Global reports that this … Read more

American Airlines expands ‘gate lice’ crackdown to over 100 airports

American Airlines expands 'gate lice' crackdown to over 100 airports

American Airlines has announced that it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding an early flight. The system beeps when a passenger tries to board the plane before their assigned duty is called and will automatically reject the ticket. … Read more

Lonely seniors are turning to AI for friendship: Why Nana’s new BFF could be a robot

Lonely seniors are turning to AI for friendship: Why Nana's new BFF could be a robot

Everyone needs a prey. And when there are no warm bodies in the room, people over 50 are turning to chatbots for companionship – so says a recent study on seniors and sophisticated technology. “Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we live, and its impact on the elderly is no exception,” wrote the authors … Read more

The 5 most affordable subways in America – where you get the most bang for your buck

The 5 most affordable subways in America - where you get the most bang for your buck

Home affordability is top of mind for most Americans—but, even with mortgage rates trending higher, there are still cities where it’s possible to own a home without stretching your income too far. In evaluating the nation’s largest metros, Realtor.com found that there were five cities where fewer than 30% of households could afford a home. … Read more

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk clash over Trump election prediction: ‘100% not true’

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk clash over Trump election prediction: '100% not true'

Jeff Bezos is disputing Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s claim that the Amazon founder predicted President-elect Trump would lose the 2024 presidential election. “I just found out tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos is telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump is going to lose for sure, so they should sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stock,” Musk wrote … Read more

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Online Banking (and Why They Shouldn’t)

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Online Banking (and Why They Shouldn't)

Content provided by Bankrate.com. The New York Post and its content partners earn compensation from the affiliated companies listed below. This content does not include all financial offers available and compensation may affect how and where links appear in the content. We all spend one LOT time online – nearly seven hours every day, according … Read more

Trump’s election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Trump's election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Republicans are suddenly more optimistic about the housing market after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, while Democrats are less bullish, according to a new survey commissioned by Realtor.com®. Roughly 1 in 5 Republicans say they are now more likely to buy a home as a result of the election, while 24% of Democrats say they … Read more

This new travel trend has Americans following the fountain of youth

This new travel trend has Americans following the fountain of youth

A new report from Booking.com offers insight into key travel trends for the coming year, with many travelers going beyond sightseeing. The annual travel forecast report for 2025 highlights the “passport for life” trend. “Vacations in 2025 will go beyond relaxation, evolving into life-enhancing travel focused on health and wellness,” says Booking.com’s website. Fifty-two percent … Read more

Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates GARM ad cartel for boycott ‘conspiracy’

Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates GARM ad cartel for boycott 'conspiracy'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into a shadowy left-leaning advertising cabal over whether it participated in a “coordinated plan or conspiracy” to boycott “certain social media platforms,” ​​the office said. his on Thursday. Paxton is investigating whether the powerful World Advertising Federation and its now-defunct nonprofit arm, the Global Alliance for … Read more