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Nov 25, 2024 • 51min

Wear a health tracker? Expect high insurance costs

Health trackers are more than step counters; they're selling your data, which could hike your insurance premiums. The team humorously discusses the invasive ads that follow. Facial recognition tech at TSA is expanding, leading to quirky frustrations at airport security. Plus, the Menendez brothers' resentencing sparks intrigue, with the potential for a ‘lottery’ to decide seats. Amidst these serious topics, there's light-hearted banter about digital milestones and the oddities of modern parenting slang.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 57min

He lost $1 million to scammers

A 79-year-old man lost his life savings to scammers pretending to be WWE wrestler Alexa Bliss. Plus, sending medical info to ChatGPT, AI news anchors canned and Jaguar's controversial new commercial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2024 • 37min

3 ways you're a target online

Single? Posting vacation pics? Sharing Instagram videos? These everyday habits can put you in a scammer's crosshairs. Also, China's stolen military secrets, why Gen Z is ditching cars, and the best way to clean up duplicate photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2024 • 45min

Is Google selling Chrome?

The government wants Google to break up, and its Chrome browser could sell for $20 billion. Plus, hackers are slipping malware into podcasts, two Missouri cops were busted using traffic stops to steal women’s private photos, and Google Lens is getting a powerful new update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 18, 2024 • 49min

The fight that broke Netflix

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul pulled in 60 million viewers. Paul claimed the win, but the real champ was Netflix. Also coming up: a robot dog patrolling Mar-a-Lago, a QR code email scam warning, and Kim’s chat with NordPass VP Gerald Kasulis about the shocking passwords people still use and how a password manager can save the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 15, 2024 • 37min

Think you’re covered? AI might say no

Health insurers are using AI to deny claims and fatten their wallets. Amazon is merging Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service, into Prime Video. Plus, what to know about BlueSky and how students are relying on ChatGPT to crank out essays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 14, 2024 • 38min

Grocery stores are gathering data on you

Is America’s largest grocery chain planning to charge you based on your income? Plus, free TV is making a comeback, a cyber-kidnapping alert, and what happens when AI goes rogue. I also chat with a caller looking to remove tracking from her smart TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2024 • 43min

Apple is axing its $3,500 AR headset

Looks like it’s curtains for the Vision Pro. Apple’s slashing production in half, and it may be the end of the line. Plus, a Nigerian man got ten years for a phishing scam, ChatGPT stepped in to save a Redditor’s life, and there’s now a “digital condom” (no, you don’t have to wrap your phone in latex). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 11, 2024 • 44min

Make $170K answering questions online

One guy ditched his mechanic gig after making more money on JustAnswers. Now, he's living the dream! Plus, we talk to a mom living a nightmare: her son's nanny cam was hacked. Then Apple throws shade at Bing, and robot dentists.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2024 • 37min

Did you vote? Your party affiliation is now public

New site VoteRef exposes your voting history, party, address, and age for anyone to see. Plus, bots closing deals, a guy sues Intel over his computer crashing, and what makes you a hacker’s dream target online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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