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Dec 22, 2023 • 50min

Naughty Santa texts, find missing $ online & free vid streaming

Plus, a video of a cat is laser-beamed 19 million miles into space. That's not all — a guy in London is dubbed "the worst man on the internet" for tattling on bad drivers. Rite Aid gets banned from using facial recognition tech, and we dig into the top misspellings on Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 21, 2023 • 36min

5-star review bullying, fake AI boyfriends & 10 tech myths

Plus, Dr. Ben Goertzel from Prophets of AI created Sophia, the world’s most famous robot. He tells us more about artificial general intelligence (AGI) — the AI that thinks like humans do. There's more: GM says goodbye to Apple CarPlay and surveillance tech to stop drunk drivers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 20, 2023 • 37min

AI undresses women, Temu shopping soars & Amazon hack scare

Plus, Jen Gomez, a former burglar who served ten years in prison, is now helping others secure their homes. Time to ditch the dating apps? Swiping right can be costly. Also, get the history of Nokia's ringtone and tips on how to prevent your Amazon Echo from ruining the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 19, 2023 • 37min

2M Teslas recalled, Google kills cookies & buy used Amazon goods

Plus, I chat with Stephen Smith of StoryFile. His tech lets you talk to an AI version of someone you love, even after they're gone. I tell you why Google’s new AI search tool is a website builder's worst fear. There's more: decoy numbers to fool scammers and apps listening in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 18, 2023 • 37min

Robot bartenders, Amazon spy cams & shocking dating app stories

Plus, ChatGPT's finally got competition — let's dig into Google's Gemini AI. Why aren't foldable phones selling? I'll share some insights. Also, tips to stop blue light from disrupting your sleep and three ways to get discounts without sharing your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 15, 2023 • 49min

Top Google searches, World Excel Championships & holiday card tool

Plus, don't do this: an author loses a book deal after being accused of sabotaging reviews of other writers. A lady brings a gun into the MRI machine (we'll let you guess what happens). How men can survive the "pumpkin gate" viral trend, and letters from our listener mail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 14, 2023 • 35min

AI salary bumps, China sinks data center & email marketing pro tips

Plus, Amazon's slashing seller fees to rival Shein, and I look into a pill that tracks your health internally. Quick tip: disable this iPhone feature on FaceTime. I'll also share unspoken email etiquette and clever tech hacks to reduce holiday stress, including how to avoid Amazon spoilers and capture great family photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 13, 2023 • 36min

Bathroom spy cams, Google product updates & GTA 6 fake downloads

Plus, Mitch from ScanMyPhotos fought credit card giants for 18 years and won. Small-biz owners, he's got tips on claiming your share of a $5.5 billion settlement. Also, ChatGPT's new quirk? It likes big "tips"! Google's top travel spots, and how to check your phone's real battery power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 12, 2023 • 37min

Gemini versus ChatGPT, 23andMe hack & PowerPoint holiday wishlists

Plus, Colin from The Markup found Meta's Pixel tracking students on sites they have to use for school. Yep, kids' private info sent to Facebook. Also, the top celebs used for fake news — I got the list. Tips to find spy cams and get snow alerts to your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 11, 2023 • 36min

House cleaning robots, bank robocall scams & Google's Santa fail

Plus, I'm hooking Jessica from Illinois up with tips for cheap last-minute flights. Doing some holiday shopping? Here are the top tech gifts this season. Free tool to block online trolls and unique remote jobs. Also, try these Siri/Google voice commands for emergencies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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