Consumer Tech Update

No, a magnet won’t erase your hard drive, and yes, Macs get viruses. Let’s set the record straight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goodbye home button, tiny screen, and Lightning cable. Apple is set to unveil a brand-new iPhone SE with USB-C and a more powerful processor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4K always looks better? Leaving your TV on saves it? Pricey HDMI cables improve quality? Let’s bust these common TV myths once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big names like Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, and Trump are demanding employees return to the office. Some are complying, others are quitting. Is Gen Z about to be left behind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retailers change prices based on location, but a simple trick can unlock hidden discounts. Use a VPN, clear your cookies, and try these other hacks to save big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Apple and Amazon products are dropping soon. If you’re thinking about upgrading, wait a few days or risk buying last year’s tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your car stores your home address, call history, and even credit card info. Before selling it, make sure your personal data doesn’t go with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk offered $97 billion for ChatGPT. Sam Altman fired back with a $9.7 billion bid for X. The backstory? Lawsuits, insults, and a fight over AI’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Markup's Blacklight reveals hidden ad trackers, keyloggers, and session recorders in seconds. Find out what’s lurking behind the sites you visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where are the computers? Believe it or not, federal retiree records are still stored underground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers are mailing fake Amazon packages with QR codes inside. Scan it, and malware hijacks your phone in seconds. Here's how to stay safe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chinese spy balloon was packed with American tech from at least five U.S. companies, and the government knew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snap a pic, get answers. Google Lens helps you shop, translate text, and solve problems fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China’s AI just outperformed ChatGPT — but they rigged the results. I’ve got the inside story on what this means for America’s AI future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Type less, talk more! Voice typing lets you cruise past 160 words per minute. That's four times faster than typing by hand.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fake parking ticket and toll texts are tricking people into paying. Don't fall for it. Here's how to spot the scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling to grow your business? AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini can help boost sales, fix your website, and find new revenue streams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are using AI to pull off their most convincing tax fraud yet. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are apps secretly using your microphone? Here’s how to find out and stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rumors say Apple is working on a foldable iPhone, possibly launching late this year. After years of waiting, will it be worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices