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Jul 25, 2024 • 39min

AI can tell your politics from your face

An AI algorithm can predict your political beliefs through facial recognition. Teachers are considering banning smartphones in schools. A cyberstalking victim seeks help. The podcast also covers cyberbullying, workplace harassment, Airbnb issues, phone data erasure tips, IPTV streaming dangers, and tips for selling items online.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 56min

Dirty diaper ruined a family business

Paul and Rachelle Baron own Beau & Belle Littles, a once thriving swim diaper business. But when Amazon resold a returned diaper as "new," a one-star review flagged by more than 100 buyers left them $600,000 in debt. Plus, CrowdStrike trouble continues, web searches are changing, and a remote worker turned out to be a North Korean spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 22, 2024 • 51min

Guy Kawasaki on being remarkable

Guy Kawasaki, host of the “Remarkable People” podcast, has a new book, “Think Remarkable,” that you’ve got to check out. Plus, there’s a new AI danger lurking at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you're still getting scam calls. Feeling lonely? Everyone’s connected, yet isolation is at record levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 19, 2024 • 40min

Global tech outage wreaks havoc

A software update by CrowdStrike took down tons of computer systems around the world. Banks, businesses, hospitals, and more were all impacted. Plus, Amazon Prime Day updates and Zoom's demand for a return to the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 18, 2024 • 38min

Stop annoying political texts

Cyber crooks are hiding behind legitimate-looking political messages to lead you to dangerous websites. I also get into online job scams, five signs your phone might be tapped, and how to rent a pool for your summer vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2024 • 52min

Woman duped out of nearly $1M in gold bars

She says it started with a pop-up on her computer. Relationship expert Amy Chan joins us to talk about online dating and crafting the perfect profile. Plus, a kid's stink that ruined a family business, the side hustle black market, and a major Life360 data leak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 15, 2024 • 59min

Laptop catches fire on plane

Cybersecurity expert Elliston Berry and activist Anna McAdams discuss the AT&T data breach affecting 95 million customers, the risks involved, and ways to protect oneself. They also touch on deepfake revenge porn, the RiteAid hack, and OpenAI's latest advancements.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 28min

Noland Arbaugh is the first Neuralink patient

His brain-chip implant lets him control computers and other devices with his mind. Kim Komando talks to Noland about why he got it and how it works. What could this tech mean for the future? He shares his ideas and hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 11, 2024 • 39min

Your car is watching

Automakers and insurance companies are teaming up to share data on your driving habits. Also, EV sales are struggling, and there are issues with Airbnb. I speak with a guy whose identity was stolen, and now the scammer is using his info to con others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 10, 2024 • 39min

MrBeast hits 300M subscribers

MrBeast reaches an impressive milestone of 300M subscribers on YouTube. Hackers swipe 193 million Ticketmaster barcodes. Airbnb faces hidden-camera dilemma. NASA's heat maps reveal ground temperatures as scorching as 160 degrees in Phoenix.

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