Podcast Episodes

November 22, 2025

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WWJD? Probably not this. A wave of new Bible-bots lets you slide into the DMs of Jesus, Moses, and Satan. Yes, really. Plus, Sam Altman’s designer baby startup, AI toys gone wild, and iPhone photo tricks. Then I talk to callers like Charles from Raleigh, North Carolina, whose frequent flier miles got hacked. Don’t miss it!

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Viral videos depicting dramatic deportation arrests are racking up millions of views. The footage is deepfaked and Meta isn’t taking it down. Plus, how to talk to flat-earthers, woman married ChatGPT, and why stores want your email at checkout.

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Is that “fully loaded” Amazon Fire Stick deal too good to be true? The answer is YES.

November 21, 2025

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year for hackers. Here’s how to sleigh the sales without getting taken for a ride.

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They’re this year’s hottest gift, but before you buy an e-bike, you need to know the facts.

November 20, 2025

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The tiny punctuation mark that is the biggest giveaway of AI writing, plus other ways to make your content sound more human.

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Ding dong ditch has taken a dangerous turn. Hear about the new social prank that puts you in deadly danger.

November 19, 2025

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Your digital wallet is under attack. AI host Mara explains Ghost Tapping. She also covers how AI is faking car crashes for insurance fraud. Plus get the details on a marketplace paying crypto for public humiliation and the major expansion of Waymo robotaxis.

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Both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet now let you do it. It takes no time to set up!

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Two new apps promise conversations with deceased relatives and Jesus himself. The reality is far more troubling than the tech hype suggests.

November 18, 2025

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You use it to write emails, now it’s orchestrating crimes. Anthropic says its AI targeted 30 global organizations (including banks) in a cyberattack campaign. Scary stuff! Plus, a Russian bot fail, Louvre password drama, and deals you don’t want to miss.

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Want to buy a cheap TV this Black Friday? Remember, you’re paying less for a reason.

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The world is round. To a small subset of the internet, it’s not. Here’s my best advice for debating them.

November 17, 2025

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Wonder if that ‘perfect 10’ is for real? Lots of daters lie. I’ll show you how to use AI as your secret weapon to see who they really are.

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America’s most popular drone brand is getting banned just before Christmas. Here’s why the U.S. government says the Chinese-made drones are a national security threat and what they fear is being sent back to China.

November 16, 2025

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You don’t need a fancy smartwatch to keep tabs on your heart rate. Check out how these apps can do the job without breaking the bank

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Offensive language dates back to ancient times. Gen Z is looking to keep it there. Here’s my take in this short podcast.

November 15, 2025

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Stuck out in the middle of nowhere without bars? You’re in luck. Now you can text emergency services via satellite at no cost. Here’s how to set it up.

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Want to make money with AI (but can’t code)? A 20-year expert reveals the real jobs: training chatbots and moderating ads. Plus, the OpenAI vs. NYT showdown, a chart-topping AI country song, and the ClickFix scam.

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A mom let her kids try the new Grok AI chatbot in their car. She says what started as a convo about sports turned dirty, quick. Plus, Waymo heads on the freeway, Cyber Monday tricks, and you can now add your passport to your iPhone Apple Wallet.

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