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Aug 15, 2024 • 39min

Google is an illegal monopoly

A judge ruled Google illegally built and maintained a monopoly in online search by paying to be the default on smartphones. Plus, a website flaw puts democracy at risk, scammers hit the skies, and why wrapping your keys in tin foil could save you trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2024 • 42min

Every American's Social Security number could be up for grabs

Hackers leaked 2.7 billion records from National Public Data, including SSNs. What does this mean for you? Plus, dynamic pricing at grocery stores, Google's new game-changing updates, and Ford's latest 'do not drive' alert.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2024 • 39min

Storing cash in Venmo or Cash App? Your wallet's in danger

Unlike the money in your bank, you can lose your funds sitting in these apps. Plus, a hacker found thousands of big biz secrets, a new Amazon scam is spreading, and ChatGPT teases a search engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2024 • 44min

Make $170K/yr answering questions online

Hear about a man who traded his $75K job for a lucrative gig answering questions online. A chilling story unfolds as a child's bedroom cam is hacked, revealing the urgent need for home security. Discover the bizarre fallout from Microsoft's failed negotiation with Apple over search engines. Robotic dentists and NASA's ambitious air travel plans add humor and intrigue. Plus, a cautionary tale about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and the importance of securing your home network.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 38min

Tesla's unsafe autopilot

Elon Musk's Tesla has reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years. Also, look out for foreign nations spreading misinformation on social media, fake reviews targeting restaurants, and the rise of restaurant robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 7, 2024 • 46min

He spent a year 'on Mars'

Last year, four NASA volunteers entered a Mars simulation in Houston. They just came out out isolation. Dr. Nathan Jones, the Crew Medical Officer of the mission, tells us what it was like. Plus, how to claim your Cash App settlement, and a Facebook missing person scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2024 • 59min

Kitboga exposes a shocking new scam

Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves, and Kitboga is here to break it down for us! Plus, Duolingo's mean streak, the U.S. House has banned ByteDance apps, and Meta is planning to open-source its latest AI model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 2, 2024 • 47min

Clone your voice in 15 minutes

A new iPhone feature can make a copy of your voice. Could scammers use it for deepfakes? A German company will freeze your body for over $200,000, hoping to bring you back to life later. Plus, Taco Bell brings AI to the drive-thru, and be wary of fake Facebook stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 1, 2024 • 39min

Amazon is losing billions on Alexa

Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren't private, and how your 'digital twin' could save your life. Also, Phil from Indiana isn't happy about his ex-wife FaceTiming their kids at his place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 31, 2024 • 48min

How I got my cell phone number off the internet

We talk to Darius from Incogni, who tells us how you can remove your personal data from the internet. Plus, a family claims an Amazon driver stole their cat, people are yelling a lot at Siri, and there's a new sober dating app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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