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1 week ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
Like a lot of people, I get scam texts all the time – phony Amazon fraud alerts, fake USPS delivery notices, even texts from “wrong numbers” that somehow turn flirty or businesslike. As someone who writes about technology for a living, I know how to spot these scams a mile away. But I also know that for many people, especially those who aren't as familiar with tech, these messages can seem legitimate – because that is exactly what they're designed to do.
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2 weeks ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
The FBI has issued a warning about a surge in tax-related identity theft, with criminals stealing taxpayer identities to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds. While tax fraud is certainly nothing new, this alert comes after more than 1,000 complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) over the past year – a 26% increase from the prior year.
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4 weeks ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
Yarbo is expanding its all-season, modular yard robot system with the launch of the Yarbo Trimmer, the first fully autonomous edge trimmer designed for consumer use. The new module adds a much-needed finishing touch to the Yarbo ecosystem by handling trimming tasks in areas that the mower can’t easily reach, such as lawn edges, flower beds, and around obstacles. I recently saw the Yarbo Trimmer in action at a demo event and it seems impressive.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
This morning, I received a Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) alert about my email address showing up in a breach labeled “Troy Hunt’s Mailchimp List.” My first reaction was disbelief. Troy Hunt – the renowned cybersecurity expert behind HIBP – had just fallen for a phishing scam. It wasn’t a hoax, and it wasn’t some obscure company losing control of its data. This was a respected security researcher, with deep expertise in phishing prevention, acknowledging that he had been successfully targeted.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
If you’ve ever searched for a free way to convert a PDF to Word, or combine a few images into a PDF, there’s a good chance you’ve used an online file conversion tool. But according to a recent warning from the FBI, those “free” tools may come at a much higher cost than you bargained for.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
March Madness is here, and so are some of the biggest TV deals of the year – many at least 50% off. Whether you're gearing up to watch every buzzer-beater or just want a cinematic upgrade, now is the perfect time to score a big-screen TV at a deep discount. If a massive 85-inch display isn’t a slam dunk for your space, TCL’s 65-inch and smaller models are also seeing major price drops.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
March Madness is almost here, which means weeks of thrilling buzzer-beaters, unexpected upsets, and nonstop action. If you’re planning to catch every game at home, now is the perfect time to upgrade your setup. Sony is rolling out major discounts on its high-end BRAVIA OLED and Mini LED TVs. In our testing, we've consistently found them to deliver some of the best picture quality out there – natural colors, deep blacks, and crisp contrast that make every play pop.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
AI chatbots have become an essential part of my daily workflow. I use ChatGPT extensively for work, analyzing massive Excel spreadsheets of site traffic data, creating article outlines, and generating title ideas. I record hour-long press conferences and then use AI to produce detailed, structured summaries. These tasks, which once consumed hours, are now completed in a fraction of the time. And I don’t just use AI for work – it is just as valuable for tackling personal tasks.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
With March Madness around the corner, Samsung is rolling out discounts on several of its high-end QLED TVs, including the QN90D series and 98-inch models. If you’re looking for a big-screen upgrade to watch the tournament, these deals are well worth considering. Samsung hasn’t specified an end date for these deals, but major discounts like these typically don’t last long. If you’re in the market for a new TV, now is a good time to buy.
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1 month ago | 
techlicious.com | Josh Kirschner
At MWC 2025, Tecno unveiled its Camon 40 Pro 5G, a smartphone that puts AI-powered photography and smart communication features front and center. While Tecno isn’t as well known in the U.S. as brands like Samsung or Google, it has been steadily making a name for itself in global markets by packing impressive hardware and AI-driven innovations into budget-friendly devices.
