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Plus, I offer advice to caller Bob from Atlanta on how to fight a false Amazon counterfeit claim. I also reveal the weird way a Caribbean island plans to earn $30 million from AI. Find out the science behind the 'six degrees of separation' theory, and learn which apps are looking in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project investigated the data collected by 25 top car brands — and it's a lot! I discuss the shocking findings with Program Director Jen Caltrider. Google's new policy on first-time advertisers, and Mercedes' builds a Tesla competitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme threatening to leak personal s*x tapes, the rising costs of high-speed internet, and must-know AI terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, unsure what happens to your car at the mechanic? A car cam might be your solution. I give my advice to June from Knoxville on tools to record her past experiences as a police officer. Storing 100,000 songs for free in the cloud and a neat plant ID tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, be careful with QR codes. Clever new scams are spreading fast. How much is $1,000 worth of Apple shares in 1998 worth today? (Hint: It's a lot!). A heartwarming Facebook story, fun ChatGPT-powered tools, video game speedruns and how to upgrade your browser with an underrated feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, can your smart thermostat be controlled by the power company? Dennis from Myrtle Beach wants to know, and I give him the answer. I explore why Siri and Alexa falter with CPR, the best times to buy flights and cruises, and how tech pros use hotel TVs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, deepfake videos are spreading — how to spot them. Lost kids found through video doorbells, dozens fall for Facebook scam, and ways to hide your phone number. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I chatted with journalist Jason Koebler of 404 Media about his investigation into sketchy Instagram ads that promote hard drugs, scams and more. A principal is using TikTok to call out her students and screens cause major eye problems. Also, how to digitize important docs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I talk to Doug from Chicago, IL, who manages his own WiFi through a company-supplied laptop. He wonders how much his employer can see of his family's online activity. The dangers of selling online and three free Photoshop alternatives you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, getting paid to dream? I talked to Twitch streamer StanleyMOV about his sleep streams. They've made him enough to pay his rent. Find spy cams with your phone, the latest on a big cybercrime bust, and quick tips to get work done faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, your car's more hackable than you think — I've got the lowdown on fortifying your four-wheeler. I talk to Frank from Pennsylvania about the Saturn app and keeping your kiddos cyber-safe. Back-to-school shopping hacks and how to save money online like a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I'm joined by Rick Hamada from KHVH 830 AM Honolulu to discuss the Maui wildfires and how you can help. I also take a look at a money-saving map feature, unveil a must-have tool to build your personal cookbook, and spotlight top opportunities for remote jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I talk with director Alex Winter about his documentary The YouTube Effect — and how the platform has changed our lives. I also help Lisa from Texas, whose phone number appeared on an escort site. Elon Musk warns X might fail, and tips on bird-tracking with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, is your printer really private? I'll explain why the answer might worry you. I also offer advice to Ruth from New York on making the perfect family reunion slideshow. Why closed captioning is now a must-use feature, and how to know if someone is snooping on your PC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Tim Riegel makes $169,000 a year on Etsy via his fire pit creations and shares some pro tips for online selling. Half of parents say they would be lost without a smartphone. How to type with your voice only, and reasons why you need to download offline Google maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Reggie needs a marketing solution to get his small biz off the ground. I give him my advice. A woman's wedding dress accidentally gets donated to Goodwill — here's how internet sleuths got it back. The reason your phone can track your steps and how to know which side of the car your gas tank is on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Logan Visser was playing video games for 16 hours a day. He talked with me about how he broke the cycle. Also, Google is adding eSignature tools to Docs and Drive. Food delivery at airport gates, apps that share location data and 5 steps to sell your old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, TikTok star Chris Guerra makes funny videos for his 800K followers — and gets paid well to do it. He shares some of his secrets for going viral. Carmakers aim to silence radios, professors battle ChatGPT, and I'll teach you a smartphone trick to test dead remote batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, are you scared AI's going to snatch your job? About 25% of American gigs are on the line. A caller's mom is drowning in scam texts, but I've got the remedy. Learn how to solve tech issues with restarting and how to remove location data before sharing photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, some states are offering incentives for e-bike owners. We chat with Alex Fitzpatrick from Axios about the benefits available. Want to clear phone clutter? We've got an easy method. Learn how to track your subscriptions, and don't miss Allie's review of her new Pixel Tablet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, did you get suspended from X (Twitter's new alias)? I share my expert advice for a caller who's been there. Take a look at a 911 app that lets first responders peek at the scene before they arrive. Chatbot fortune tellers are edging out the human competition, and don't miss Walmart's game-changing AR furniture app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, concerned about ChatGPT scraping your data? I'll show you how to stop it. Also, people are finding creative ways to earn money by renting out their Starlink satellites. Don't miss Google's latest gadgets, opportunities to earn money with your car, and tech travel tips you'll use repeatedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Angela Laws has traveled the world for free — thanks to a house-sitting app. I talked to her about how you can do this, too. An herbal supplement sold online is killing people, gas tanks versus EV chargers and how to remove personal info from Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, ChatGPT's truth-skirting and why it poses risks for everyone. Wonder how TikTok knows what you like? I've got answers. I chat with caller Gwen from TX about getting started with her Mac. Tips on dodging fake home listings and getting college cred online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, how many times can you flip your phone before it breaks? YouTubers are testing this out in a really bizarre way, and the results will shock you. Uncover secrets to tracking flights, snagging a sold-out campsite and calculating binge-watch time of your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I talk to Dr. Cindy Smith, who had 100 Amazon packages arrive at her doorstep, about what happened. Parents are overanalyzing how their kids are doing at summer camp based on social photos. Don't make these mistakes when buying tech on Amazon, and learn how to stop blue light from ruining your sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I offer advice to a guy who fell for an airline scam. More young people are needing hearing aids — here's why. A Dark Web tool is giving criminals access to Macs. BMW's new sedan boasts an impressive backseat. And, discover three ways to avoid fake home listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, e-bikes are blowing up ... a lot. Own one? I talked with FDNY's Chief of Department John J. Hodgens about staying safe. I'll also share how a couple travels for free, how AI is replacing extras in movies, and a fast way to get out of a locked car trunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Temu and Shein pose big security threats — here's what to look out for. I talk to a guy that wants to play music in his car through a thumb drive. One state was blocked by world's largest p*rn site, an ADHD-friendly web browser and how to set a photo timer on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, we have a special guest: cybersecurity guru Ricoh Danielson, who tells us about his latest cases. Discover how a one-star Google review solved the mystery of a fatal hit-and-run. We'll also share tricks to speed up your PC, and reasons why you should start using your tablet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Daniel Belquer, the "Chief Vibrational Officer" of Music: Not Impossible, shares the story of the haptic suit his team created to make live events special for the deaf and hard of hearing. A homeowner's plan to stop Google Maps backfires, ESRB's facial scanning tech and Wayfair's AI tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Benjamin and Holly's entire tech life is under attack — I give them my trusted advice. iOS 17 is coming this fall; here's why it's time to sell your older iPhones before they're worth squat. Samsung's new products and the "bougie broke" trend takes over TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler learned his $123 HP ink cartridges cost $2 to make — I chat with him about it. Ukrainian women are using AI to "honey trap" Russian soldiers. AI thinks it wrote the Constitution, and tools designed to combat constant lateness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, a happy story: a bank teller stopped a woman from being scammed $50K. Netflix's password crackdown is actually working — I've got the numbers. PC sales are plummeting, how to secure your intimate photos in the cloud, and tips to make your phone run fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, national radio host Joe Pags joins us to discuss Elon Musk, Twitter, and shadowbanning. A guy's home insurance was revoked after a drone spied on his backyard — I have the scoop. Discover the benefits of syncing home speakers and find out how to opt out of unwanted credit and insurance junk mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I share trusted advice with a woman needing help to patent a product. Get a tech support call? Beware, many new scams are surfacing. How to book camping sites online and expedite your travel with this recommended mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Shawn Warner's book was, by all accounts, a flop. However, a chance meeting and a viral video changed that, catapulting him to the top of the Amazon bestsellers list. I talk to him about his journey. Threads lost half of its daily active users within a week of its launch, Apple hands out money for bad service, and an odd TikTok streaming trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, glued to your phone? I share how that can hurt your marriage. A TikToker filmed their doctor watching a YouTube tutorial for a procedure before performing it. And don't miss my tips on phone voice commands and jazzing up your Google Meet calls with AI backgrounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, if you're an iPhone owner, here's how you can get ahead of the game with iOS 17. I give my advice to a guy who needs Wi-Fi for his barn. Instagram's $68.5 million settlement, track your luggage with these airlines, and why you should have a burner phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, got a parking ticket? Beware of a new high-tech scam before paying. Vinyl's back— here's why it's time to dust off your records. Discover apps for seniors, multi-device texting, and computer organization tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, want to win the big lotto jackpot? I'll show you how to do it from your couch. I also speak with a man who believes his ex has hacked his Google Nest. Be alert to a new package delivery scam, and find out the most mispronounced tech words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, John is seeking a smartphone helper that isn't Siri or Google — I provide my advice. Fancy riding a motorcycle like the Terminator? BMW's new smart glasses could make this a reality. Check out six ways to make money with your car and ensure you get the best Starlink coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Jon Keegan, an Investigative Data Journalist for The Markup, joined me to talk about personalized ads — and how Facebook, Google, and Amazon know precisely what you want. I dive into "day in the life" TikTok vids and give advice on spy-detecting tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, ChatGPT has become faster but less intelligent — here's the reason why. Sent an embarrassing email? I have the steps to retract it. Discover three alternatives to Photoshop, use a Gmail hack to determine who's selling your data, and find ways to prevent your phone from overheating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, here's why you shouldn't send sexy pics while online dating. Don't miss out on the major updates from Microsoft, Apple, and Android. Discover secret tricks for using your notes app, learn how to track your steps without buying a Fitbit, and uncover an amazing thrift shop find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Google is updating what it can collect about you online to enhance its AI capabilities. I chat with a guy who needs a new payment processing solution for his Christian networking group. Coworkers engaging in explicit messaging, ChatGPT officiating a wedding, and tricks to dispose of an old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Apple will delete your photos in July, so you need to back them up now. I talked to a woman whose brother was scammed out of $450k. Google is phasing out third-party cookies. There are $100 bottles of Sriracha for sale on Amazon, as well as the best free video editing software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Amber Beruan was mugged at gunpoint... only to be followed by the assailant sliding into her FB DMs. I talk to her about what unfolded next. Fiat's teeny electric car, doctors charging fees for emails, and ways to eliminate sleep distractions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, improve your rest by playing Pokémon? Catch better sleep with Niantic's new sleeping app. I talk to a lady who needs a device to help her cat relax. Discover ways to spot AI fakery online, effortlessly share grocery lists, and learn how to score cheap stuff online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I have the best times to post on Instagram. Also, how to set up your phone to be a second monitor. And want to see more pics of your loved ones? Here's a way to name your favorite people and animals in your photo app to find them easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices