Tech You Didn't Know About

June 10, 2026

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Squinting at a restaurant menu under dim lights is an absolute mood killer. Luckily there's a free built-in magnifying glass on your phone that almost nobody knows exists. Plus, Microsoft Publisher is being phased out, and teachers like Mary are freaking out. She's been using it for 33 years. I talk with her about the free replacement.

June 9, 2026

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Third-party companies slide small charges onto your phone bill every month. Most people never notice. How to get a refund today. Plus, Joan is a landlord who wants to screen tenants without handing over her Social Security number. I walk through how.

May 16, 2026

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I stayed at an Airbnb once and found 11 hidden cameras. 47% of Americans discovered one in their rental. Most never check. I’ll tell you how to find them.

May 6, 2026

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Someone in line at the coffee shop glances at you. Normal, right? Not anymore. They could be wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a hidden camera.

May 1, 2026

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Your TV has a hidden feature that's been tracking you and selling your data for years. Hear how to turn it off for free.

April 27, 2026

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That loyalty discount comes with a hidden price tag, your data sold to brokers, banks, and even health insurer partners. I'll show you the free trick that lets you keep the savings without handing over your real info.

April 18, 2026

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It starts at 6:00 AM in their billionaire bunker. No phones. Instead, they write a gratitude list of ten things, with one rule: they can't repeat anything from the day before. I cover what they’re thankful for.

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April 17, 2026

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You pass by history every day and you don’t even know it. This hidden Wikipedia app feature gives you a free lesson about the places around you.

April 11, 2026

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The CIA’s never-before-used “Ghost Murmur” saved a downed airman in the Iranian desert. Hear how.

Plus, a toddler was bit by a wolf while his parents were glued to their phones, a 50-year Dodgers season ticketholder got locked out of the game because he doesn’t have a smartphone, and why adult film stars are turning to AI.

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April 10, 2026

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Amazon has a secret! There's a hidden button that skips the bots and connects you to a real customer service agent. I'll tell you how to get to it.

March 19, 2026

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Leave all your stuff plugged in? That's a hidden electricity drain driving up your electric costs. I have simple fixes to save money. Good news: You won't have to unplug a thing. Plus, Amazon launches one-hour deliveries, new sleep apnea masks, and why AI agents are coming for entry-level office jobs.

February 24, 2026

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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 12, 2026

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Nearly 10% of Americans have been followed by a hidden device like an AirTag without their consent. In this episode of The Current, I'm showing you how to spot if you've got an unwanted tech stalker and exactly how to send it packing. Also checking out some genuinely cool AR glasses that turn your windshield into a sci-fi dashboard, plus the best tech deals you can find today. Five minutes to reclaim your privacy? Worth it. Let's go.

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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January 14, 2026

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Forget your credit score. A hidden digital profile is ranking you as a VIP or a problem child, and it's affecting everything from job offers to loan rates. I talk to Darius Belejevas, Head of Incogni, who reveals what's really in these files. Plus, an AI deepfake text sends a woman to jail, and creeps wearing Ray-Ban Metas.

January 6, 2026

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Money-saving guru Clark Howard is here sharing his top-secret strategies airlines don't want you to know. We talk about clever booking hacks, algorithms, hidden deals, and the perfect time to strike.

December 20, 2025

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Elon Musk had an awakening. Now he likens God to a content creator. Plus, I talk to Lucky, who ordered a Waymo and found a man hidden in the trunk. Whoa. Plus: a $300,000 flying car and Google’s universal translator.

December 3, 2025

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Ready to hack your life? Join your AI host, Riley, to unlock hidden gadget backdoors to supercharge your workflow. Plus, Bill Gates vs. the Robots (tax-wise, at least), and the legal drama coming for TikTok.

November 5, 2025

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Your fave AI-host Mara exposes the hidden price of loyalty programs (hint: it's your data). Then, how to turn your closet clutter into holiday cash. Plus, a rapid-fire look at the week's top headlines.

October 18, 2025

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Think AI’s coming for your job? Maybe it’s time to flip the script. Plus, my surprising take on why now might be the best time to buy an EV, a woman tracked with AirTags, and Google’s new Veo 3.1. I also talk to a caller using AI to pick stocks.

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