Friday, October 30, 2026

INNOVATION

Ford’s $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home’s battery backup without a separate inverter

Forward-looking: Despite discontinuing the F-150 Lightning, Ford isn’t abandoning the electric pickup market altogether. The company plans to re-enter the segment in 2027 with the Fathom, a mid-size electric truck expected to cost less than $30,000. It will feature bidirectional charging, allowing it to supply power to homes or external devices and equipment. This capability […]

Security

Garmin Messenger flaw could expose your chats to strangers

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: A Garmin Messenger user reports restoring their entire chat history on a second phone using only SMS verification, without a Garmin account password. The findings raise concerns that recycled phone numbers could let new owners access previous conversations, including sensitive location information. Garmin has reportedly […]

Check Point is turning network firewalls into cloud-based subscriptions

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. WTF?! AI agents are increasingly becoming a driving force behind large-scale cyber-swatting campaigns and dangerous security incidents. Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point believes an AI-powered firewall could be the answer to this emerging agentic threat – and hopes customers will keep […]