Bait-and-switch mortgage rates are everywhere – here’s how to cut through the hype

A regular chore for mortgage broker Victor Tran is providing reality checks to people who find great rate deals advertised online. “It happens all the time,” Mr. Tran said. “I would say almost nine out of 10 of my conversations.” Canada’s high-cost housing market forces buyers and owners to find the best possible mortgage rate. […]

How to Not Die in Silicon Valley

Lauren Goode: Zoë, you had vegan pizza the other night. You said it was pretty good. Zoë Schiffer: I did. I did, and I read a really, really scary article written by Annie Lowrey in The Atlantic about dairy farming, and it radicalized me for at least 24 hours. I was on oat milk. Thank […]

The real reason VAR infuriates football fans and how to fix it

Liverpool fans jostle for a look at the on-field VAR screen at Anfield stadium Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images If you have watched any football – or soccer – over the past few years, you will know that the game has been consumed by controversies over its new refereeing technology. The video assistant […]

How To Get Started In AI Even If You Don’t Have Technical Skills

Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash UNSPLASH.COM From ChatGPT doling out medical diagnoses to chatbots saying they want to become human, the hype surrounding artificial intelligence is impossible to ignore. According to major media outlets, you can’t afford to take a wait-and-see approach. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of staying up to […]

Here’s how to get it on your iPhone

Apple CEO Tim Cook poses as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Apple on Monday released iOS 18.1, an update that includes the company’s artificial intelligence, called Apple Intelligence, for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro. It […]

How to prepare your online accounts for when you die

LONDON — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die? It’s wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you’re gone, but don’t forget to take […]

How to detect online image manipulation

How to detect online image manipulation – CBS News Watch CBS News With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what’s real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how to verify online content and detect misinformation Be the […]

How to play AI without owning chip stocks like Nvidia: Fund manager

Buying shares of Nvidia or other semiconductor and Big Tech stocks is just one way to play the artificial intelligence theme. There’s a cheaper way to play it, Sean Peche of Ranmore Fund Management told CNBC Pro Talks last week. “Most investors over the last couple of years have thought that the only way to […]

Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

Researcher Shelia Cotten offers 10 tips for thriving in a smartphone-dominated world. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their social ties. Ninety-seven percent of US adults report owning a cellphone, with 90% […]