Picture this: You’re halfway through an online meeting, a show, or a grocery order—and boom—everything goes black. No power, no internet, no clue how long it’ll last. These days, losing electricity or Wi-Fi isn’t just inconvenient—it can completely throw off your day, your work, and your peace of mind.

Let me set the scene: I was halfway through my cappuccino at a corner café when I overheard two people talking about how a fitness app had basically tracked their entire vacation route. At first, I chuckled—until I realized I had that same app installed. And yes, it had been quietly logging my every move too.