Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
I write about hackers for a living but these are the 3 real-world threats that worry me most — and how to avoid them in 2026
Data breaches and malware may get all the attention but real-world threats can do just as much damage, especially when you’re not even looking for them.
LG Gallery TV is coming to battle Samsung’s The Frame
LG's new Gallery TV is set to debut at CES 2026 to challenge Samsung's The Frame with a specialized anti-glare Mini-LED screen and AI-powered art curation.
I paired a pocketable mini PC with a pair of AR glasses — and even I was surprised when it became my go-to travel setup
By combining the Khadas Mind 2S with a pair of AR glasses, I created a one-of-a-kind setup that’s as great for working at home as it is for traveling.
22.6 million hit in massive Aflac data breach with IDs, SSNs, healthcare info and more exposed — what to do now
Aflac is notifying impacted customers after completing an investigation into a massive data breach that occurred back in June.
Massive Rainbow Six Siege breach reportedly linked to MongoBleed flaw — everything you need to know
Hackers are leveraging the new MongoBleed flaw to leak memory from exposed MongoDB instances and Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege could be one of the first victims.
LG Display unveils world’s first OLED monitor with crazy high 720Hz refresh rate and response time of just 0.02ms
LG is bringing new gaming monitors to CES 2026 with superfast OLED displays, improved brightness and its new Tandem WOLED tech, Primary RGB Tandem 2.0.
I just got a new car and a dash cam was the first (and hardest) accessory I installed
Buying a new car is a major investment, but the best safety feature doesn’t come factory-installed which is why the first accessory I added was a dash cam.
I ditched traditional lights for a smart home Christmas — and I’ll never go back
With a tree in every room and lights on every eave, holiday decorating was something I’d dread until I let my smart home do the heavy lifting.
I tested Alexa+ and liked it so much I put my Echo Auto back in my car — now I can’t imagine driving without it
My new truck has a massive screen but a dumb assistant, so I dusted off my Echo Auto and tested just how well Alexa+ works on the go.
I tested this wall-mounted, smart infrared heater for two months — and now I can’t imagine going back to a traditional space heater
RecommendedThe Boldr Kelvin is a sleek, smart infrared heater that looks like wall art and fixes many of the downsides of a traditional space heater at a premium.
3.5 million hit in US college data breach with full names, dates of birth, SSNs, bank info and more exposed — how to see if you’re affected
The University of Phoenix has suffered a data breach after the Clop ransomware gang stole data from the university’s network earlier this year.
12 essential Christmas smart home gadgets: The smart lights, plugs, and speakers I use to turn my home into a winter wonderland
Having a smart home is all about convenience, and there’s no better time to make full use of it than during the holidays.
I tried this mechanical keyboard with a built-in pointing stick — and it almost convinced me to ditch my mouse
The HHKB Studio is a premium keyboard with a one-of-a-kind layout and an integrated mouse right in its home row but it’s not without its quirks.
Forget Sony’s DualSense — I tried Hyperkin’s Competitor controller, and it’s exactly what my Xbox needed
The Hyperkin Competitor is an Xbox controller hybrid with a DualSense-like design, Hall Effect thumbsticks, and remappable back buttons.
New Spiderman phishing kit lets hackers instantly spoof banking sites to steal passwords and take over accounts — how to stay safe
Hackers have a powerful new tool in their arsenal and the Spiderman phishing kit lets them almost instantly spoof multiple banks and crypto services.
I’ve tested a lot of mini PCs, but I’ve finally found one with all the ports and power I need
Editor's ChoiceThe Geekom A9 Max is a truly powerful mini PC that you can upgrade to your heart’s content with practically all the ports you could ever need.
New Android banking trojan lets hackers stream a live feed from your phone and control it in real time — how to stay safe
The new Albiriox banking malware can already impersonate over 400 financial apps while giving hackers remote control over infected smartphones.
I played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2 and it was absolutely worth the wait despite a few quirks
Editor's ChoiceMetroid Prime 4: Beyond takes the 3D Metroid experience to Nintendo’s latest console without losing the core gameplay that makes the series shine.
I just installed Govee’s new outdoor Prism lights — and they’re the ultimate one-time splurge for year-round holiday decorations
Editor's ChoiceGovee's Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism set a new standard for weatherproof smart lights you can leave up all year long.
I tried my first Copilot+ mini PC and it made using AI for work feel natural and not just a gimmick
RecommendedThe MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a powerful yet whisper-quiet mini PC that puts AI front and center as a Copilot+ PC.
1.3 billion leaked passwords exposed online in massive new collection — what to do now and how to check your passwords
Billions of exposed passwords and email addresses are now searchable on HaveIBeenPwned and you should check yours now.
I tested Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 with Alexa+ — here’s how it stacks up to its predecessor
The Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) features a full redesign with Alexa+ early access but you can't go wrong with its more affordable predecessor either.
Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) review: The smart display reimagined with intelligence
Editor's ChoiceThe Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) is a visual stunner with its new redesign, but its upgraded internals and Alexa+ early access deliver the complete package.
