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Oct 21, 2024 • 53min

TikTok addicts kids in 35 minutes

Just over half an hour. That’s all it takes for kids to get hooked on TikTok, according to leaked internal documents. Plus, why being nice to chatbots might benefit you, and what’s going on with Sam Altman’s mysterious orb device. Kim also talks to Darius Belejevas, head of Incogni, about how data brokers collect your personal info — even if you never gave it to them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2024 • 57min

Instagram is hiding your political posts

Sharing your political opinions online? Guess what — social media might be making sure no one sees them. Plus, 6G is here and it’s blazing fast, Toy Story gets real, and AI revives a woman’s voice. Kim also chats with Hear.com Co-Founder Paul Crusius about how he's transforming hearing care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 17, 2024 • 38min

Your DNA up for sale

23andMe is struggling and searching for new ways to make money. One of those options? Selling your genetic data. Plus, the Hurricane Helene forecast scandal, fake election donation sites, and four key times to change your password. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 16, 2024 • 34min

Turn your business idea into reality with Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk

Got a product, app, or idea you want to bring to life? Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder of Airbnb, shares how he helped turn a simple concept into a global brand. I talk with him about Airbnb’s early days, the challenges they faced, and their new Co-Host Network. Plus, he explains how Airbnb tackles concerns like hidden cameras in rentals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 15, 2024 • 47min

Tesla’s bartender bots were controlled by humans at ‘We, Robot’ event

Many expected autonomous robots at Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event, but humans were actually pulling the strings. Also, #Facebook shifts focus to Gen Z, a man sues for $647 million over a lost crypto hard drive, and a new Gmail scam is making rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 11, 2024 • 36min

Tesla's 'We, Robot' event: Cybercabs, robot dancers, and more

Bots on bots on bots! Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event had it all — dancing robots grooving to 'Baby, Don’t Hurt Me,' bot bartenders, and cybercabs. We break down the best moments and what might actually become reality. Plus, Fidelity hack, Roblox dangers, and cash for your old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2024 • 39min

Get Temu off your phone ASAP

Think those low prices are a steal? Think again! I tell caller Tom from South Carolina what you’re really paying for. Plus, Google buries Trump’s campaign, Chicago’s surveillance cameras, and Disney+ tries the Netflix stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 9, 2024 • 54min

America's largest water company gets hacked

Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2024 • 50min

TikTok’s parent company is on a data grab

25X faster than OpenAI. That's how fast ByteDance scrapes the world's online data. What for? Plus, data breaches hit Comcast and Truist Bank, Google’s impressive NotebookLM, and Amazon’s Rufus chatbot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 4, 2024 • 41min

Facebook's fake animal rescues

Abandoned kitten! Pup caught in a gate! Those dramatic rescue videos? Many are staged just for clicks. We’re breaking that down, plus Verizon’s outage silence, Google slipping ads next to AI summaries, and the season’s hottest travel trends.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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