Consumer Tech Update

Everyone loves a crispy treat, but is it worth giving up your private data? I tell you about kitchen gadgets playing fast and loose with your info.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI warns about scam emails faking arrest warrants, subpoenas, court orders, and IRS notices of seized accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't love hearing the iconic voices of Judy Garland, Burt Reynolds, or James Dean? Now, AI lets you bring them back to read anything you want aloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are lining up to donate their voices to AI, but is it a good idea? Here’s why you might want to hold off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good news for the 72 million people on Social Security: there’s a 2.5% increase starting in January. Bad news: scammers are going after you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever have a moment in an Uber or Lyft where something just feels off? There’s a new rideshare on the scene and it's bringing the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Royal Caribbean cruise employee secretly recorded nearly a thousand passengers, including kids, in cabin bathrooms. Discover where hidden cameras might be hiding and how to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thought you'd heard it all with the old rumor about 5G signals spreading COVID? Well, there's even more where that came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning to dazzle the neighbors with holiday decorations? Scammers are out to dim your festive spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mattel had a little mishap that might give you a shock! These dolls ended up linking buyers to a site that’s, well, definitely not kid-friendly…   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a legal doc drowning in legalese? Let AI break it down and make it easy to understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the debut of China's J-35A stealth fighter, concerns mount over whether stolen U.S. data played a role in its design.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toyota has a new solid-state battery that's less dense and more stable than lithium-ion batteries. Here's why it could be the answer to common EV complaints.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who served in all branches of our military.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a new shopping holiday you have to know about. It could be your ticket great prices on flights, hotels and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, I'm only shopping on well-known websites. I list the reasons why in this short podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haven't used your account in years? Follow these steps so you can opt out of the data sharing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Friday bargains are here and this season’s top tech is not gonna fit under the Christmas tree. Find out what the XXL present is in this short podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That little black box you have sitting in the corner is a hacker's dream. Here's how to lock it down and keep your precious data safe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mainstream media is in serious trouble. Trust was low before the election, and now even fewer people believe them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices