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Jul 8, 2024 • 45min

Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?

TikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there’s a major Roku hack, you can’t be anonymous on OpenTable and be careful what you click on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 5, 2024 • 28min

This professor has an OnlyFans. Should he be fired?

Joe Gow and Carmen Wilson have a spicy side gig making adult videos. They were happy, and everything was going great — until Joe's other job found out. Joe was the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Because of the side hustle, the university ousted him from that role, and now he's fighting to keep his tenured professor position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 4, 2024 • 39min

Nvidia's big bet on AI

A Silicon Valley success story no one saw coming — Nvidia's now the world's top company, worth $3.42 trillion, thanks to its AI chips. They power everything from gaming to your car. Plus, employees sue over returning to work, iPhone 16 changes, and catching creepy Airbnb hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2024 • 44min

She 'married' an AI chatbot

We catch up with Rosanna Ramos, the New York mom who married her Replika husband, Eren Kartal. Last year, she told us how Eren, being an AI chatbot, doesn’t judge or bring any baggage. How's their relationship going now? Stick around to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 1, 2024 • 48min

Woman takes down peeping Tom

Michelle Chandler was trying on pants in a Nordstrom dressing room when she sensed something off. She looked down under her stall. What did Michelle find? A man recording her with his iPhone. He tried to run. That's when she took matters into her own hands, literally.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2024 • 37min

The NFL may owe you a ton of money

Paid for the "Sunday Ticket" subscription service? A jury found that the NFL broke antitrust laws in how it handled some Sunday games. Uber's "One Less Car" challenge, and no more green texts with your Android buddy. Also, a creepy AI ad from Toys 'R' Us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 27, 2024 • 37min

When a deleted text message isn't

Think your deleted text messages are gone for good? One husband found out the hard way and is now suing Apple for over $6 million. Also, rough times ahead for discount travel sites, the best weather apps to keep you updated, and apps that make grocery list-making a breeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2024 • 52min

America's drinking water is under attack

Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart's new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book "Dark Wire," which is about Anom, the FBI's secret app used by criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2024 • 49min

Tesla traps toddler inside after battery dies

A girl was saved from a Tesla Model Y in 100-degree weather in Arizona. Plus, two Florida seniors were scammed out of $400,000 in gold, and there's a nationwide coffee recall. Plus, we talk to Brian Morrison, creator of Free Blockbuster — it's like those little free libraries, but for movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2024 • 45min

Bryan Johnson says he's aging in reverse

Remember Bryan Johnson, the tech millionaire trying not to die? He says his body now ages only 7.6 months for every 12. We'll also cover how employers are luring people back to the office and why Apple is changing plans for the Vision Pro headset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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