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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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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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