AI Toy Exposed 50K Kids' Chats + STOP Text Scam Risks, Best Tech 2026 & Android Trackers!
Computer and Technology Radio · Marsha Collier
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Show Notes
This week we look to the Olympics and cutting-edge technology already shaping the Games.
Security alert: An AI-powered children's toy from Bondu left over 50,000 chat transcripts (including kids' names, ages, personal details, and intimate conversations) completely exposed — accessible to anyone with a Gmail account due to a wide-open web portal. We discuss the massive privacy risks and what parents need to know about AI toys.
Practical advice: Should you ever reply "STOP" to unknown or spam text messages? Why it can backfire and the safer ways to block unwanted texts.
Plus: Should you store payment info on e-commerce sites? Tips for upscaling and reviving old routers, the best Android-compatible Bluetooth trackers (like Moto Tag, Pebblebee Clip, and Chipolo options for Google's Find Hub network), and picks for the best tech trends shaping 2026.
We wrap with the latest tops in streaming to binge-watch!
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