iPhone Duo wins me over, hackers bypass 2FA & how to make your smart TV dumb (191, September 12, 2026)

Apple launches the $2,000 iPhone Duo , its first foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen, 7.6-inch inner display, MagSafe and Apple Pencil support. iPhone Duo software could be its biggest advantage , with apps optimized for the foldable screen instead of simply being stretched larger. IDScan confirms a major driver’s license breach , prompting Rich to recommend free credit freezes with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Political spam texts are best filtered, not answered , since replying can confirm your number is active and lead to even more messages. iPhone 18 Pro gets a $100 price hike , starting at $1,200 with variable aperture photography, improved cooling and longer battery life. A cellular Apple Watch can help after a fall , with fall detection and the ability to call for help even when your iPhone isn’t nearby. Smart TVs can become “dumb” TVs , simply by leaving them offline and using an Apple TV, Roku or Fire TV for streaming. Infinite Fi’s $49 unlimited internet claim doesn’t add up , because any hotspot still needs cellular, satellite or another real internet connection. Rich recommends Mayday on Apple TV for family movie night , calling the Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh movie a fun crowd-pleaser. Flaky Windows Wi-Fi may be a driver issue , so update Windows, reconnect to your network and make sure an old router isn’t still broadcasting. Consent phishing can bypass passwords and 2FA , by tricking you into granting a malicious app legitimate access to your account. Changing your password may not stop consent phishing , so also check connected apps and revoke anything you don’t recognize. Tablo and ZapperBox make antenna TV easier , with options for watching or recording free over-the-air channels. Brian Tong calls iPhone Duo an impressive first-gen foldable , but says its price, weight and thickness remain real compromises. AirPods 5 may be Apple’s sleeper upgrade , bringing noise cancellation to the open-fit design for $149. An AI researcher quit Anthropic over safety concerns , warning that future self-improving systems could become difficult for humans to control. NormalTools.com is a handy free utility site , with nearly 200 browser-based tools for PDFs, images, QR codes, calculations and more. Apple Watch Series 12 improves health tracking , with more frequent measurements, a readiness score and new sound recognition alerts. Apple Watch Live Rewind can show what was just said , using an opt-in feature that displays a transcript of roughly the last 15 seconds. NordVPN says people remain the cybersecurity weak link , as AI makes phishing scams cheaper, faster and more convincing. Privacy.com can help stop unwanted free-trial renewals , by using virtual cards that can be limited or shut off after signup. Lance Ulanoff says Duo’s matte display helps hide the crease , making it much less noticeable during normal use. Apple Pencil support makes Duo more tablet-like , especially for drawing, writing and creative apps such as Procreate. Pixel’s Now Playing identifies songs automatically , displaying nearby music on the lock screen without requiring a search. Ooma cut one listener’s landline bill from $127 to about $20 a month , while letting him keep the same longtime phone number. Libby offers free audiobooks and ebooks with a library card , although popular titles may have waitlists and borrowing deadlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.