Daily Tech Update

September 4, 2026

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A new investigation anti-data center, anti-Flock camera, and pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations trace back to one man. A rich organizer with ties to a pro-China media network. Plus, Gordon shares the viral trick of asking AI to roast him.

September 3, 2026

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A California class action lawsuit claims Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses record strangers without consent. But the law might not be on the plaintiff’s side. Plus, we break down why Meta’s $18 billion settlement isn’t going directly to the victims.

September 2, 2026

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Grand Theft Auto 6 drops November 19th. And people are already booking vacation days for it. Plus, would you pass an in-person drawing test? A video game company is putting artists to the test. The goal? Prove they’re human.

September 1, 2026

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Apple’s September 9th event marks two historic firsts. The new CEO John Ternus. And the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. Plus, we chat with Anita about if her Apple Watch is bad for her health.

August 31, 2026

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Microsoft’s co-founder called AI one of the biggest threats to jobs and human life. Plus, his daughter Phoebe is under fire. Allegedly ran a scheme through her startup that earned an extra $70,000 a day. Lawyers say it could count as federal wire fraud.

August 30, 2026

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Forget tech stores. Tesla and Hyundai are prepping car dealerships to sell and lease home robots. Plus, we help Ken, a retired ventriloquist, find a flexible job. His friend Hank has some opinions.

August 29, 2026

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The FDA just cleared a robot that can draw blood on its own. No human needed. Has a 94.5% first-try success rate. Plus, we talk Anne through the risks and benefits of letting doctors record her appointments.

August 28, 2026

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Meta just settled for a fraction of what tobacco companies paid decades ago and admitted to nothing. But this isn’t the end; the real reckoning may still be ahead.

August 27, 2026

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Meta just settled a case about social media harming kids. Plus, Marissa’s best friend of 15 years stole her newborn’s pictures. Passed the kid off as her own to strangers online. Even faking a birth story. We talk to Marissa about the fallout and the rise of “digital kidnapping.

August 26, 2026

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A short, greeting-free message to your doctor has less than a 25% chance of getting a prompt reply. Hear the format that that nearly guarantees one instead. Plus, we help Joe use AI to find cancer treatments for his wife.

August 25, 2026

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Think Tesla is leading the humanoid revolution? You might be waiting for a household robot to drop, but China has ones that outrun Olympians.

August 24, 2026

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The AI layoffs are here, and hundreds of thousands of jobs are gone. The silver lining: small businesses are hiring displaced workers who have basic AI skills. Best part? AI will teach you for free. I’ll show you how.t

August 23, 2026

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Apple’s September 9 event is two weeks out, but a slip inside iOS 27 spilled the beans: a foldable iPhone and AirPods with cameras. Hear what’s coming and why you shouldn’t buy anything Apple until the 9th.

August 22, 2026

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Five million people wear the Oura ring to sleep better. A new class action says its “95% accurate” sleep tracking is really AI guesswork with coin-toss odds. Oura denies it. Here’s what you need to know.

August 21, 2026

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Flock’s next generation cameras can identify your plate. Identity. Address. Even your relatives. In seconds. This could end up at the Supreme Court. Plus, we talk to Phil. His question? Can cars still run without updates?

August 20, 2026

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LinkedIn’s rules explicitly says it’s not a dating site. But a new survey says 1 in 4 people treat it like one. Meanwhile, job seekers are landing real interviews on Tinder. While actual daters are stuck dodging bots. That’s what we call digital matchmaking.

August 19, 2026

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The company filed a patent for smart glasses. Scans a room. Then decides who’s worth recording. Without asking. Plus, Melissa’s notification said 62,000 people saw her photos. But she doesn’t post online. We break down the reason why.

August 18, 2026

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Opening arguments begin today. Case claims Meta deliberately designed its app to addict kids and illegally collect their data. Plus, we look back at the business practices that built this case. And how it’s gearing up to be the trial of the century.

August 17, 2026

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Insurance companies are flying drones over homes. And dropping coverage over what they see. No claim. No inspection needed. Plus, Bill and his wife are still using super old iPhones. Way past software support. We help them upgrade without overpaying.

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.

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