October 31, 2022
Did Tesla mislead its customers about its driver assistance technology? That’s what the DOJ wants to find out. Here’s the full story, in 60 seconds.
Are you sitting on your butt all day in front of a screen? That’s bad for your health, so use these tech tips to take more breaks. Also, your phone is your own meteorologist, what a free email account will cost you, how to use a QR code to give out your Wi-Fi password, say no to butter boards, 10 more fatal crashes involving Tesla’s autopilot and why inflight Wi-Fi won’t suck anymore.
October 30, 2022
Are your binging habits putting your health at risk? Follow this 60-second rule of thumb.
YouTube just introduced a new “reliable doctor” rating for certain healthcare videos. Can you trust it? Here’s my take, in 60 seconds.
October 29, 2022
Want to prepare for a future road trip? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a trick to predicting traffic months in advance.
Do you ever feel guilty about your carbon footprint? Compared to these celebrities, you’re barely making a dent. Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
October 28, 2022
Are you feeling spooky this Halloween weekend? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few scary movies you’ll love.
If you can solve this riddle, you belong in the FBI. Plus, Amazon now allows you to pay with Venmo, Chrome is going away with Windows 7 and browser extensions that take over your searches.
Have you ever noticed how much NSFW content is on Twitter? Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
October 27, 2022
Are you sick of biased news stories? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to stop Big Tech from swaying your vote.
Kanye West lost his empire over antisemitic tirades. Everyone dropped him — except Spotify. Here’s what you can do, in 60 seconds.
Have a printer at home? Follow these five critical security steps to keep hackers out. Plus, new smart screws detect when they’re loose, MIT researchers build ultra-thin speakers, 3 gotchas about unsending text messages, encryption 101 and all you need to know about Spaceship Neptune, a space travel capsule that costs $125,000 per ticket.
October 26, 2022
Do you have an iPhone or an iPad? In this one-minute podcast, I’ll share the best new Siri dictation tricks you can use.
Is Google interfering in the midterm elections? One study found surprising evidence you should know about. Here’s the full story, in 60 seconds.
Check your pinky for this smartphone deformity. Plus, Amazon is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers, Netflix cracks down on shared accounts, best ways to use smart plugs, California drivers can now sport digital license plates on their cars and Facebook users must change this privacy setting. Also, use tech to have the spookiest house on the block this Halloween.
October 25, 2022
Are you sitting on your butt all day in front of a screen? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out how this is killing your health — and what to do about it.
Scared of Apple AirTag stalkers? Here’s how to sniff out creeps who are tracking you. Plus, watch out for this TSA scam, hide your phone number and email on Facebook, fix your charging issues and why Meta is melting down. Also, smugglers are using Snapchat and TikTok to recruit Americans into driving migrants from the border into the U.S.
Ready for holiday parties? Be careful around butter board spreads. Here’s how they could ruin the holiday cheer, in 60 seconds.
October 24, 2022
Is an electric car really cheaper than a gas-powered car? Listen to this one-minute podcast for everything you need to know.
Be careful who you insult on Twitter. They might retaliate like Elon Musk. Plus, why short-sightedness is growing, funny questions to ask Siri, how to control your TV with your voice, the biggest AI fails, iris-scanning tech is coming to more devices and the shocking story behind Amazon’s suicide kits. Also, don’t leave old phones lying around. They could catch fire!