Daily Tech Update

August 16, 2026

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Before you toss that old beige computer, check its resale value. An original Macintosh 128K just sold for thousands of dollars on eBay.

August 15, 2026

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The FCC is warning about people posing as commissioners. Threatening fake investigations. There’s one detail that gives it away. Plus, we’re stumped on why a scam call asked a listener to read the logo off his TV remote. And how one woman turned $5,000 in Amazon returns into a multi-million dollar business.

August 14, 2026

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Flock Safety managed to bring people together against its license plate cameras. Plus, Google paid $68 million and Apple paid $95 million after their smart speakers recorded private conversations by accident. We break down how easily it happens.

August 13, 2026

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A Wired reporter asked for his McDonald’s loyalty data. Got back so many complex pages, he needed AI to decode it. Plus, we talk to Lisa. She went viral for her “Marry Lisa” billboards. Nearly 4,000 submissions later, she found the love of her life. On an app.

August 12, 2026

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A federal appeals court ruled Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap can be sued for harming kids with addictive algorithms. Plus, we test Samsung’s new appliances that let you answer calls and texts mid-chore.

August 11, 2026

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AI powered job interviews score everything. Your posture. Room. Even the bookshelf. The algorithm never tells you the criteria. Plus, Deborah says ChatGPT has completely changed the way she does her job as a small city manager. We help her get an official AI policy from her city council.

August 10, 2026

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Jimmy Kimmel called Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses “Pervert glasses.” Now some businesses are banning them. Plus, the question that everyone’s been asking. Now that AI does much of the work, should lawyers charge flat fees?

August 9, 2026

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A U.S. citizen used a duress code to wipe his phone at customs. Now he’s facing federal charges. Plus, your old tech might be worth big bucks. And SanDisk’s stock just surged almost 1,000%. Thanks to AI.

August 8, 2026

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Dead zones might be a thing of the past. SpaceX’s new satellites connect straight to your phone. No towers needed. Plus, a player lost $50,000 to a mobile game’s VIP program. We break down how they’re tracking big spenders.

August 7, 2026

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BMW owners started their car and got a full screen promo instead of the dashboard. The drivers? Furious. Plus, a major publication says its traffic is down nearly 80% because of AI. It might not survive. We break down why.

August 6, 2026

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Pringles has been chasing the perfect chip for years. A chatbot finally cracked it. Plus, a startup wants to build an AI clone of you that can work in your place. And Microsoft Teams can auto detect your work location through Wi-Fi. Mandatory. We break it all down.

August 5, 2026

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A new study found kids who started scrolling social apps at 11 were six months behind in school by 16. Plus, we get personal about how tech has changed childhood. And how we’re handling a real bullying situation at home.

August 4, 2026

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Skip the $35,000 installation. DIY plug in solar panels are now legal in 8 states. Plus, some Amish communities traded horses for solar powered e-bikes. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos says millions will be living in space within 20 years. We break it down.

August 3, 2026

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Ever pick up your phone for one thing and end up 40 videos deep? There’s a name for it. Plus, Australia banned social media for people 16 and under. We share where we stand.

August 2, 2026

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Geek grads are a hot commodity right now. AI companies and Wall Street are fighting to hire them. Plus, cold calling is trending on TikTok. We share our old school sales stories.

August 1, 2026

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The FCC blocked new foreign devices from entering the U.S. Roombas included. Plus, China is developing a $14,000 robotic womb that carries a baby. We break down how it works.

July 31, 2026

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Flock cameras are scanning license plates nationwide. No warrant needed. They’re also responsible for Joel Feder almost getting arrested. Police ambushed him and his wife in a Kohl’s parking lot. Guns drawn. The cameras wrongly tracked him for days over stolen plates he never took.

July 30, 2026

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The FCC blocked Chinese made robots from being sold in the U.S. Plus, comedian Jason Gowin built an AI version of himself. RoboDad. We talk to him about why he did it and what it means for his family.

July 29, 2026

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Arizona State University is now offering a degree in content creation. Plus, Renee thanks us for helping her after her ex secretly cloned her phone for years.

July 28, 2026

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Thieves are pretending to be the FBI to re-scam victims. Plus, we talk about the real FBI’s new program, Operation Level Up. They warn victims they’re being fooled.

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