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Feb 14, 2024 • 37min

Everyone is suing Amazon

Plus, Andrew and Allie talk about Australia's "Right To Disconnect" law, and how bosses there face jail time for emailing after hours. People using YouTube to fake work, and a super strange recruitment test from FedEx (it involves blue aliens). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2024 • 37min

Cash is no longer king when you have Apple Pay

Got an empty wallet? You're not alone. Andrew and Allie talk about how digital payments are overtaking physical currency. Plus, they dive into how tech caused chaos at the Waste Management Open, and highlight the biggest recalls and malware warnings you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2024 • 51min

Meet Tong Tong, the creepy AI toddler

Kim and Andrew talk about an AI website pumping out 20,000 fake IDs ... a day. Plus, a bogus LastPass app makes its way into the App Store, an entire radio tower gets stolen, and Mr. Bean is blamed for the poor EV sales in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2024 • 50min

It's a huge threat: China targets U.S. home routers

Kim, Andrew and Allie talk about tracking Taylor Swift's jet, a YouTube science discovery and AI product placement on TikTok. Plus, the inventor of Bitcoin? No one knows who they are, here's the story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2024 • 42min

Phones that emit the most (and least) radiation

Is your phone making you sick? Kim and Andrew have the lowdown. Also, there's a new streaming service that could have you cancelling your subscriptions. Beware of a new scam at gas stations targeting your credit card. Plus, answers to your burning questions!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2024 • 52min

AI chooses nukes in wargames: "We have it! Let's use it."

We talk to Rev. Alicia L. Folberth, one of the top online mediums. She tells us how evil spirits can mess with your tech and gives Kim a huge prediction about The Current newsletters. Plus, we cover how to watch the big game this Sunday (without cable) and AI learning from babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2024 • 47min

Meta trains its AI on your public posts

Kim and Andrew talk about a photographer's wild rescue from the snow, all thanks to a drone. Plus, a TikTok video about ghost kitchens goes viral, "The Simpsons" predicts the Apple Vision Pro, and 20 tech phrases that have disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 5, 2024 • 55min

She's a "human cyborg" with 52 implants

Anastasia Synn is the world-record holder for tech implants in her body. She can make calls right from her wrist, detect metal objects, and yes, her hands are magnetic. Plus, we talk about Elon Musk's humanoid robot and a Gen Z work debate that's going viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 2, 2024 • 45min

Can you tell if it's clickbait?

Kim, Andrew, and Allie try guessing what clickbaity articles are about, or not — and yes, you can play this with your friends! We talk about 5 tech headlines that'll get you in the know, and why a professor is calling for more diverse robots. Plus, we'll share our great tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 1, 2024 • 49min

The meaning of "i" in iPhone

Plus, Drew Barrymore fell for a catfishing scam. Also, an AI-created ad targeting Hamas somehow lands on Hulu — we'll dive into that. Ever wonder what it's like to work for Bill Gates? We've got some insider info. That and much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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