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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.
Where, when, and how you book your trip changes what you pay. It’s called dynamic pricing, and every hotel booking site does it. Here’s how to beat it. Plus, some of my fave Amazon deals and how Google Flights predicts your trip.
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.
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.
A Texas company sold a list of 435,000 Alzheimer’s patients to anyone with a credit card. The fine? $45,000. I break down why HIPAA doesn’t protect your family and what you can do right now.Plus, the Windows printer setting that’s been driving you crazy for years and the sneaky calendar scam hiding on your iPhone.
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.
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.
A stranger glances at you in line at Starbucks. Ninety seconds later their phone knows your name, your job, and your last three Instagram posts. Today, Kim breaks down Meta’s facial recognition push, what you can do to protect yourself, and why a leaked internal memo makes the whole thing even more alarming. Plus what parents need to know about Lyft riding solo, a security flaw that left businesses wide open to hackers for nearly a year, and a podcast episode you are not going to want to miss.
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.
A Waymo costs $8. An Uber for the same ride? $17. The robotaxi price war is here, and it’s changing everything. I break down who’s winning, who’s faking it (looking at you, Tesla), and why owning a car might soon feel like a gym membership you never use. Plus, your browser leaves fingerprints on every site you visit and a Pokémon card just sold for $13 million. Time to check that shoebox.
WIRED senior correspondent Andy Greenberg got a late-night email from inside a Southeast Asian compound. The message: “I am a computer engineer being forced to work here. I want to help shut this down.” What happened next will blow your mind. Hear my convo with him.
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!
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.
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).
Listen to my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go. I’ll tell you about the first person to receive a Neuralink brain implant. It’s an amazing human story. Plus, did you see Ring’s commercial during the big game? They’re finding lost dogs and catching criminals, but there’s more you need to know that wasn’t in the ad. I’ll also tell you what else is in your inbox Tuesday, including a chance to win $250. Sign up at GetKim.com if you’re not already subscribed!
Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I’ll test your knowledge on a big oopsie at Pixar and explain why “buying” a movie doesn’t mean what you think it does anymore. Plus, I’ll let you know what else you can find in Thursday’s newsletter, including your chance to win $250. Not subscribed? Sign up at GetKim.com.
Craig Dubitsky is the Founder of Hello Products (sold to Colgate) and the strategic mind behind the iconic EOS lip balm spheres. Now, he’s the Co-Founder of Happy Coffee alongside Robert Downey Jr. I ask Craig how a 12-person team gets product into 17,000 stores and how NetSuite saved his operations when hypergrowth literally broke their systems.
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
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.
Dig through your junk drawer. That old iPod might actually be worth six figures. I’ll tell you which models are selling for insane money. Plus, cybercrime costs less than Netflix (here’s why), the story behind the Nano Banana name, and Microsoft Copilot’s big evolution.
