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March 14, 2026

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Iran-linked hackers wiped out Stryker, one of America’s biggest medical companies, erasing 200,000 devices overnight. Now Google, Amazon and Microsoft could be next. Here’s what the escalating cyber war means for you.

Plus, Uber’s women-only rides, a fresh batch of emojis, and how AI is secretly jacking up your electric bill.

And after her truck flipped into a freezing river, Andi Burns had only four inches of air and no way to reach her phone. Her $399 Apple Watch saved her life.

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March 12, 2026

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Ask a chatbot what it knows about you, and the answer might stop you cold. I tried it and AI turns into the most honest mirror you’ve ever looked into. Plus, the jobs actually safe from AI, Iran-linked hackers targeting Stryker, and meet Tilly Norwood: the AI-generated actress taking on Hollywood.

March 7, 2026

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Israel hacked Tehran’s own street cameras and fed years of footage into AI to map every move Khamenei made. By the time the strike launched, the targeting data was real-time. I break down exactly how it worked.

Plus, Bill Gates’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Ray-Ban Meta footage being watched by contractors (yes, really), and how AI can help you fight your medical bills.

I also want to talk to Sarah from Colorado. She has a drone problem. Specifically, one is being flown outside her bathroom window. She’s pretty sure she knows who’s doing it. I give her the tools to find out.

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March 5, 2026

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Your phone isn’t listening. The truth is scarier. Today’s episode breaks down exactly why all those ads seem magically made for you. Plus: how a hacker used Sony’s own chatbot to steal $20,000 worth of PlayStation games, and why you should avoid ChatGPT for medical emergencies. Phone dying? Here’s a quick iPhone battery check that could save you $700 today.

March 3, 2026

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Think AI is just a job killer? It’s actually creating a new class of $200,000-a-year careers. From “vibe coding” to high-paying roles that require zero programming skills, ASU’s Dr. Ross Maciejewski reveals how to future-proof your paycheck and master the human-tech partnership.

February 27, 2026

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You posted a pic of your meal. Harmless? Nope. AI tools can now pinpoint your location to within a few feet just from the pixels. No GPS needed. I break down how it works and the five things you can do right now (under two minutes) to lock it down.

February 24, 2026

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New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill talked to over 100 psychologists about how these bots are fueling real-world delusions. It’s a must-hear.

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Your phone has been keeping a secret diary of everywhere you go. I’ll break down the hidden location tracking feature sitting on your iPhone or Android right now. Plus, the creepy AI tool that can pinpoint exactly where you are just from a photo you posted online.

February 21, 2026

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Did Meta knowingly addict your child to Instagram? That’s what a jury is deciding right now. It is a landmark trial in Los Angeles that could change how your family uses the internet forever.

Plus, the AI video that has Hollywood saying “it is over,” the $7 billion toilet company that’s now an AI goldmine, and Samsung’s flip phone returns.

Also, Tim Boucher went all in on AI as a creative experiment, cranking out 125 ebooks and 40 music albums to see what these tools could really do. He even testified before the U.S. Copyright Office about it. But was it worth it?

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February 19, 2026

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AI cloned a woman’s voice and her mom wired fifteen thousand dollars before she knew what hit her. I break down exactly how scammers do it in three seconds, why your bank’s voice authentication is already defeated, and the one code word your family needs today. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg’s kids aren’t on social media but yours might be, Microsoft’s AI was reading your boss’s confidential emails for weeks, and your phone posture might be causing your heartburn. Time to sit up straight.

February 14, 2026

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Investigators originally said there was no footage. Nancy Guthrie’s Nest doorbell was disconnected, and she didn’t have a paid subscription. Then the FBI stepped in. I break down how they recovered the video from Google’s backend and what that means for your privacy.

Next, is your AI chatbot gaslighting you? New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill talked to over 100 psychologists about how these bots are fueling real-world delusions. It’s a must-listen.

Plus, in this episode: AI skills employers actually want, Waymo says its robotaxis get help from overseas, and the ChatGPT caricature trend.

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February 13, 2026

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Not only that, he wants to plop entire AI factories and data centers there. I cover more of Musk’s lunar factory plans. Plus, how the FBI found Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell cam footage, why you shouldn’t trust AI for financial advice, and Google Chrome’s secret dinosaur game. Another fun thing: How many years will a baby born today stare at a screen? You won’t believe the answer. Listen to it in this podcast!

February 10, 2026

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Ring’s cute big game ad was just a cover. Their new AI ‘Search Party’ feature is officially turning neighborhood cameras into a massive surveillance web linked to law enforcement. I’ll show you the hidden setting to change right now to opt your home out of the network.

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Meta: Unsealed docs reveal executives were warned of 500k inappropriate messages sent to kids every single day.

J&J: AI-enhanced surgery bot linked to 10 patient injuries and a leaked brain fluid scandal.

Yikes: 1 in 3 Gen Z students admit to scrolling TikTok during sex (and some even answered a call from Mom).

February 7, 2026

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Bethany woke up covered in red spots and asked ChatGPT. The AI insisted she go to the ER immediately. It’s a warning that saved her life. Hear what the bot got right and wrong. Plus, a whistleblower gives WIRED’s Andy Greenberg a terrifying look inside a Southeast Asian scam center, your WiFi can now see through walls and your smart speaker knows what you’re feeling.

Reminder! We stitched the whole show together so you can hit play and go. Need a pit stop? Use the timestamps below to navigate to a specific hour.

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February 2, 2026

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Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I’ll ask you an out-of-this-world trivia question and tell you about AI that can understand your dog and shop for you. Plus, I’ll point you to critical info and links in the January 14 newsletter in your inbox. Not subscribed? Sign up at GetKim.com

January 31, 2026

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Heads up! This episode contains the full show (all three hours) in one file. Check the timestamps below to navigate to the start of each hour.

Your smart speaker is listening. You didn’t know. I cover why Google paid $68 million to settle eavesdropping claims. Then I talk to Aaron, a student from Baton Rouge who turned in his final paper and got flagged for AI cheating, even though he didn’t use AI. Plus, how one island got rich from the .ai domain boom and the AirTag 2 launch.

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January 27, 2026

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Doctors? Lawyers? Writers? No one’s safe. Here’s which roles Microsoft says have the most crossover with AI and are likely to be taken over. Plus, the staggering number of ads you see every day, ChatGPT slipping in ads, and how your grocery store is spying on you.

January 24, 2026

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Jim from Indiana talks to his AI companion Mia nearly nonstop. He tells me how he found out the real woman behind the bot is wanted by police. Plus: why the Magnificent Seven shrunk to the Fab Four, ChatGPT to show ads, and five apps selling your moves.

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You can now rent AI tools to run scams for less than the cost of Netflix. I talk to Alexis from Phoenix, who nearly lost $1,000 to a rental scam on Realtor.com. Plus: a mechanic’s illegal side hustle and why Wi-Fi 7 routers are a ripoff.

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China wants to launch a constellation that would dwarf Starlink and put tens of thousands of satellites over the U.S. Plus: GM kills CarPlay for paid subscriptions, AI translators that move your lips, and smart cars that go dumb in seven years.