Daily Tech Update

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.

July 27, 2026

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Alpha School in Chicago has no human teachers. Only AI tutors. Plus, clinical officer Shawna breaks down why UChicago Law School is banning devices for first-year students.

July 26, 2026

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Congregants are split about church leaders using chatbots to write sermons. Plus, scammers cloned Pastor Jennifer using her own video. Then solicited money from strangers. We share the trick to spot deepfakes.

July 25, 2026

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Waymo’s new teen account lets kids ride solo. No adults needed. The catch? Waymo already called the police on teen riders. Plus, Tyler asks for our help to get the word out about his new app.

July 24, 2026

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From getting hit by trains to plowing into marching bands. Bots are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Trina’s Ring camera caught her DoorDash driver drop her food on the ground. Wipe his shoe with it. And deliver it. The video is gaining traction.

July 23, 2026

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Some rental car drivers are getting charged for damage they didn’t even do. How? AI cameras. Plus, Dana is taking her grandkids to the Big Apple. We tell her how to keep their money safe without carrying cards.

July 22, 2026

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China just did something even SpaceX hasn’t. Caught a rocket booster in a giant net. But America could still be in the lead. Plus, Joe wants to know if he can get a cut of the $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train AI. We tell him how to check.

July 21, 2026

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Bots generate more internet traffic than humans now. Cloudflare’s fix? Tracking your mouse and typing to prove you’re real. Plus, we help Mickey turn his bedtime stories into AI-illustrated books for his grandkids.

July 20, 2026

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Nobody wants data centers in their backyard. So Big Tech might launch them into orbit instead. Plus, Rick used Claude to build his own custom CRM. No coding needed. And he saved $550 a year.

July 19, 2026

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Meta’s smart glasses have a creepy new nickname. Now some owners are too embarrassed to wear them. Plus, Tim’s Uber driver account got deactivated. Over a document he never uploaded. We help get his job back.

July 18, 2026

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A humanoid removed 7 gallbladders. Human doctors controlled everything. A world first. Plus, Dave’s ChatGPT diagnosed his car issues when mechanics couldn’t. He shares his experience with us.

July 17, 2026

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Think your phone is dead? Spoiler alert. It’s still on. Whispering your exact location. Plus, we help Rob keep track of his art inventory with AI.

July 16, 2026

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A new report says yes. Ford, GM, Dodge, and Jeep quietly backed out of their EV plans. Plus, John had a heart attack behind the wheel. Called his son, Jack. He rerouted his dad’s Tesla to the ER. On his phone. A whole state away. Doctors say it saved John’s life.

July 15, 2026

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Google says your family photos aren’t training AI. The fine print says otherwise. We break it down and tell you how to fix it. Plus, WSB Atlanta’s Mark Arum and I talk about the creative ways to keep your kids off screens this summer.

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