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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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Jun 20, 2024 • 39min

The generation of new car deniers

The average age of cars in the U.S. is now over twelve and a half years, the oldest ever. I'll explain why people aren't buying new ones. Plus, police using AI for surveillance, a warning about AirTag stalking, and how to use your Amazon Echo as an intercom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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