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Jun 19, 2024 • 49min

Insurers use drones to watch your home

Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android's new "Find My Device" feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 17, 2024 • 43min

Get Temu off your phone now

TikTok isn't the only Chinese app to worry about. A shopping app, downloaded by millions of Americans, uses sneaky tactics to monitor users. We spoke with Titan Crawford, founder of the Facebook group PDX Stolen Cars, which has helped recover over 3,000 stolen cars in Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2024 • 36min

Wells Fargo fires employees for faking work

Over a dozen workers were caught faking keyboard activity and using mouse jigglers to look busy. Plus, CVS recalls 133 medications, the controversial Windows Recall faces a delay, and a must-know site for those wary of flying Boeing planes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 13, 2024 • 40min

$2M a year to live forever

Don't die. That’s 46-year-old Bryan Johnson’s main goal in life. Bryan made $400 million when he sold his credit card processing company to eBay. Today, he lives in Los Angeles as a self-proclaimed "rejuvenation athlete" and spends his time and money trying to turn back the clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 1min

How to make money in podcasting

We talk with Rob Walch from Libsyn about the current state of podcasting and get his top tips for starting your own podcast. Plus, X makes your 'likes' private, SoftBank uses AI to make angry customers sound calm, and nobody likes being called a bot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 10, 2024 • 46min

WWDC 2024 recap: AI, iOS 18, and VisionOS 2

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is here. We have the latest updates on iPhone, Mac, and more. Plus, Richard Godfrey says he knows where the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is, thanks to HAM radio operators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 7, 2024 • 40min

Apple’s next big idea: Robot butlers

Picture an AI smarty-pants to wash the dishes, clean the house and video chat with you when you’re not home. Plus, fakes on Facebook, no more sharing Disney+ passwords, and Amazon's Just Walk Out technology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2024 • 39min

Your digital twin could save your life

You have a digital twin you haven't met yet — a virtual replica of yourself that can predict health issues and offer personalized advice. Here's the scoop. Plus, be aware of piano scams, kids and social media addiction, and the risk of falling for phone scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 5, 2024 • 50min

Remote Amazon tribe gets the internet

Nine months ago, the Marubo people got Starlink — now elders say everyone's lazy and hooked on porn. Plus, Tokyo's government launches a dating app, and remote job scams are on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 3, 2024 • 38min

MrBeast broke the YouTube record

His channel has more than 270 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What's the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X allows porn, don't try this castor oil TikTok trend, and watch out for the latest scammer tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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