The Current

Tech news, pop culture, security alerts, device advice and smart tips that'll have people asking, "Hey, how'd you know that?" all in 5 minutes a day.

Oct 14, 2026

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9 min read

🛑 One email can trick your AI

Plus: A robocall running for office, Meta’s flirty new assistant, Olaf buying your chat secrets, Apple’s $1,300 smart home, a sheepadoodle wedding videographer, calls that break through Do Not Disturb and a family photo for the ages.

Oct 13, 2026

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9 min read

⚠️ Your home Wi-Fi tattles on you

Plus: the AI that finds your house from one bathroom photo, Meta’s new AI that never forgets, the $1,999 foldable iPhone you can pre-order now, Gmail digging up your confirmation numbers, cutting your dog out of any photo and Elizabeth Holmes’ laptop in your browser.

Oct 12, 2026

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9 min read

🫣 Amazon’s butt guess

Plus: A ban on bullying chatbots, the browser padlock proves nothing, Elon eyeing your phone bill, a bestseller with a fake author, finding lost earrings with your flashlight, Gmail working without internet and a job interview answered in Sims gibberish.