Carmakers ditch AM radio, professor's ChatGPT mishap & TSA face-scanning tech

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Plus, phone buzzing all night? I talk to a guy that wants to turn off his notifications to sleep but still get calls from his kids. Also, safeguard your identity with username protection tips. Microsoft scans cloud files, gamer mom’s trash-talking triumph and explore Harvard’s free online classes. 

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Overnight success? Nope, but it was worth the work

Have a passion for homes and architecture? Rob Kallick did and ran with it. Now he runs a team of real estate agents that closed $200 million in deals last year. Whoa.

When I heard about Rob, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. If you know someone trying to make it in real estate, you need to share this story with them.

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How fast can thieves set up a credit card skimmer?

Would you believe 30 seconds is all it takes to install a sneaky credit card skimmer onto a gas pump? Scammers are even pinpointing targets on Google Maps. Here’s a video explaining how it works so you can stay protected.

Just how private are mental health apps?

Chatting with an AI-powered therapist after a hard day at the office is convenient, but it’s not necessarily confidential. We’re still in the Wild West when it comes to protecting your privacy on mental health apps. 

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What makes the world's most famous symphony special?

Dun, dun, dun, dunnnnn! You know just how powerful those beginning chords are if you just heard the classic start to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. So, why does this music make us feel a certain way and what went into the famous composer’s most remarkable work?

Yes, your smart TV is spying on you - Here's how to stop it

Smart TVs are big money savers compared to other tech on the market. They include built-in apps that can save you from buying streaming devices like a Roku or Fire TV Stick.

As with any smart technology, there’s a price to be paid for the convenience. In return for an always-connected experience, smart TVs collect data on users — a lot of it. Tap or click here to listen to Kim’s Daily Tech Update about the smart TV dilemma.

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New study claims social media harms kids. OK, now what?

A new study from the Surgeon General’s office concludes that social media is harmful to young people’s mental health. It’s presented as a new and urgent conclusion. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy even said in an interview, “We’ve got to move quickly” to respond to this pressing problem.

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Bring order to your inbox chaos by setting up these Gmail filters

Are you organizing your inbox with Gmail filters? If not, you should be.

If you dread inbox clutter, Gmail filters can help you cull the mess and save anything important for later. It keeps your primary inbox free and clear of clutter, enabling you to focus on what you need to accomplish and stay as productive as possible.

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Are bots capable of thinking like a human? Maybe

In 1950, mathematician, computer scientist, logician and overall smart guy Alan Turing proposed the idea that if a human observed a (text-only) conversation between another human and a bot and couldn’t tell them apart, the machine passes what we now call the Turing test.

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A solar powered SUV

Fisker’s Ocean SUV has a driving range of 1,500 miles and has solar panels on the roof. It might get even more miles in “ideal conditions.” Starting price? Just under $38K.

Google's Project Starline

Project Starline makes it feel like you’re in the room with the person you’re video calling. Popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee got to try it and it’s even crazier than you may think.