Robot companies pledge they’re not going to let the robots kill you

A bunch of robotics companies, including Boston Dynamics, came together to pledge to not weaponize their products. So, that’s all folks, no need to worry about killer robots. The companies wrote, in part, in an open letter: As with any new technology offering new capabilities, the emergence of advanced mobile robots offers the possibility of…

Angst is in the air for Luz and friends in an exclusive first look at ‘The Owl House’ Season 3

Disney’s The Owl House returns for its highly anticipated third and final season on Oct. 15, and a new clip from New York Comic-Con reveals that aspiring witch Luz Noceda (Sarah-Nicole Robles) and her friends are still in trouble. The clip, from “Thanks to Them,” the first of Season 3’s three 44-minute-long specials, picks up…

This devious malware is able to disable your antivirus

Threat actors have found a way to disable antivirus solutions and other endpoint protection tools using an increasingly popular method.  Cybersecurity researchers from Sophos recently detailed how the method, known as called Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver, works, and the dangers it brings to businesses around the world. According to the company’s research, ransomware operators…

Federal prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes

Hunter Biden. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA Prosecutors think they have enough evidence to bring a criminal case against Hunter Biden. The Washington Post reported that they believe they can charge Biden with tax crimes. Investigators also think they can indict the younger Biden for making a false statement linked to a…

Appraisal bias undervalues homes and robs homeowners of equity — here’s how to spot it

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. If you get an appraisal that comes in lower than expected, your…

People in Poland are burning garbage, and Romania is capping firewood prices as desperation grows amid Europe’s energy crisis

Getty Images People in Poland are burning garbage to keep warm as the energy crisis in Europe intensifies.  Meanwhile, Romania is capping the price of firewood at about $80 per cubic meter.  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended Europe’s energy supply ahead of winter.  Europe’s energy crisis is pushing Polish citizens to burn trash and…

Yes, it’s time to get your COVID booster — just look at these charts

New York Governor’s Office A new COVID wave appears to be rising in Europe. Throughout the pandemic, US COVID trends have mirrored what Europe does. Americans have updated booster shots available now, targeting the circulating Omicron variants.  It’s time to get a COVID vaccine booster shot, experts say. There are early warning signals in the…

The secular bull market in stocks that started in 2009 is still intact even if the S&P 500 trades another 15% lower, Katie Stockton says

Lucas Jackson/Reuters Fairlead’s Katie Stockton thinks the stock market’s current weakness is temporary.The bull market stemming from 2009 lows is still intact even if the S&P 500 falls to 3,200, she said.“I still do see this as a cyclical bear cycle within a secular bull trend,” Stockton told CNBC last week. It’s been nothing but…