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May 31, 2024 • 42min

Cheap clothes online could make you sick

Major fashion retailer Shein was caught selling millions of clothes containing toxic chemicals, some of which are linked to cancer. Plus, an Amazon driver ignores a house fire, Samsung washing machine drama, and police drones are here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 30, 2024 • 38min

Ransomware puts hospitals in danger

The hack on Ascension threw its 140 hospitals and 40 senior facilities into full-blown chaos. Plus, Google's untrustworthy AI, tech phrases you'll never use again, and lost sleep from binge-watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 29, 2024 • 46min

Ticketmaster hack exposes data of 560M customers

Got concert tickets? Your personal info might be on the market. Plus, why Gen Z is ditching driving, the latest malicious apps on Google Play, and how an international burglary ring is using Wi-Fi jammers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 27, 2024 • 46min

Scammers use your videos for deepfakes

Plus, an interview with a a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he's smart, folks! It could happen to anyone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 24, 2024 • 43min

Google's AI answers are a joke

The only way to truly delete iPhone pics, deepfake law written with help from ChatGPT, and a warning if your Samsung phone breaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 23, 2024 • 39min

Get copies of all your medical records

A major cyber attack on a top U.S. hospital chain wasn't just another hack — it was a wake-up call. Apple has just unveiled its latest line of iPads, packed with new features that are sure to impress. Plus, OpenAI's new model and the best alternative to going to see a movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 22, 2024 • 45min

What really happens when you hit ‘I'm not a robot’

You're not just proving you're human — you're revealing your browser's dirty secrets. We also talk to Jeff Johnson from The Trek Planner about using Google Earth to find ancient ruins. Plus, Gen Z brings parents to job interviews and human skills bots can't replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2024 • 50min

Ex-con man Frank Abagnale on AI

He's one of the most famous imposters ever. Now, he says, artificial intelligence is going to bring on a whole new wave of scams. Plus, a dangerous selfie fail, social media sperm donors, and robberies on Facebook Marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 17, 2024 • 40min

Google Search is changing

Web traffic is dying, and now Google is putting AI answers at the top of its search results. What does this mean for your favorite websites? Plus, Uber's new shuttle service, Tesla drivers ditch self-driving mode, and Jeff Bezos' email etiquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 16, 2024 • 40min

Employees are suing over going back to work

With the COVID emergency long gone, can employers fire workers who refuse to come back into the office? Plus, Apple Watch gets the FDA green light, why you should power down, and watch for this TSA scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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