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Ford's affordable new electric pickup, the Fathom, will start at $28,350. The compact, Maverick-sized EV truck will feature LFP batteries and arrive in 2027.
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Google unveiled a brand-new slate of handsets for 2026: the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold. The Pixel 11 series has a number of improvements over its predecessors, including more efficient Tensor G6 processors, camera advancements such as Magic Capture and overall spec upgrades.
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A camera and its software labeled Bill Swearingen as a person. Then it suddenly wasn’t sure — all because of some weird pattern that he held up to disguise himself. I watched it happen from my seat at annual hacker convention Defcon. Swearingen, a longtime cybersecurity professional and founder of the Kansas City security community…
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The revelation that Apple’s iCloud Private Relay feature hasn’t been as secure as Apple says has spawned a lawsuit against the iPhone maker. Last week, a blog post by Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk exposed a vulnerability in how iCloud Private Relay, in some circumstances, doesn’t shield a customer’s IP address, which is the entire purpose…
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Spending time at home alone comes with advantages, like choosing whatever thermostat temperature you want, or playing smart speaker tunes a little louder. But if you’re living solo, you may also be concerned about what to do if there’s a trespasser, burglary or other safety issue. That’s exactly what I created this list of effective…
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Beware of vehicle history report requests: Never pay for a report from a site a buyer insists you use, especially if you've never heard of the site before.
Watch for scripted behavior. This includes refusing to talk on the phone, ignoring your listing, and creating fake cash now urgency.
Set ground rules before selling. Avoid clicking unfamiliar links, protect your personal information, and always verify payment before handing over the title.
Within minutes of posting my dad's 2008 Ford F-150 for sale on Craigslist, my phone filled with texts from "buyers." Some were legitimate, while others were trying to scam me. The problem is that it can be hard to tell the difference, especially for seniors or those who arent tech savvy.
If you're planning to sell a vehicle privately, here's what I learned, and more importantly, how you can protect yourself. Screenshots of my actual text conversations are included so youll know exactly what wording to look for.
Scam #1: The fake vehicle history report request
This was by far the most convincing scam and the conversation started exactly how you'd expect.
"I'm interested."
"I'd like to come see it."
Then came the catch.
"Can you show me the VinData360 inspection report?"
Later the buyer followed up with:
"Before I come, I want to see the Vin Data 360 report."
At first, that might sound perfectly reasonable, as most buyers want to review a vehicle history report before making a purchase.
But scammers take advantage of that expectation by steering sellers to obscure websites you've probably never heard of.
Their goal isn't to buy your truck. It's to convince you to purchase a report from a site they control. Some sites charge $30 to $70 for a worthless report. Others go a step further and collect your credit card information or personal details.
Pro tip: If a buyer insists on one specific vehicle history website, that's a major red flag. A legitimate buyer can purchase any report they want using the VIN you provide. If you've already purchased a CARFAX or AutoCheck report, simply offer that. If they don't trust it, they can buy another report themselves, but don't pay for one just because a stranger asks.
Scam #2: Buyers who refuse to talk on the phone
One buyer, in particular, seemed very eager via text messages.
They wanted to meet, but they had zero questions for me about the truck.
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