I talk to a listener whose farming business was cloned by fraudsters online. Got laid off? Here’s why CEOs are bragging about it. Plus: why SEO is dead, ChatGPT’s new tech support agent, and how to resell your unused vacation.
A stolen iPhone's trek around the world
Thomas got pickpocketed at a bar. Using Apple’s Find My to track it down, he watched it go from a pawn shop to a church … and then all the way to China. Plus: Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, Epstein video updates, and why you might soon get delivery in 15 minutes or less.
She ran a spy ring for North Korea
An Arizona woman helped North Korean IT agents land fake remote jobs at 309 U.S. companies. Plus: you can now pay down national debt with Venmo, Microsoft reveals jobs AI is coming for, and why Mark Cuban reads 700 emails a day.
Why Gen Beta may never drive
Cruising in your car will become a relic of the past. Here’s why. I also talk to caller Laura from California who got duped by an Elon Musk crypto scam. Plus: monkeys that steal iPhones (for real), the Amazon Bee, and the dangers of Tesla’s Autopilot.
Will Google sell Chrome? — July 26th, Hour 1
Google’s ad-tech was ruled a monopoly. Now the big question is how to break it up. Plus, a listener in Texas survived a home invasion. Did he pick the right security setup? Also: drones nearly hitting planes, and an Apple Watch rescue at sea.
Psychiatrist falls for $500K pig butchering scam — July 26th, Hour 2
A doctor who lost half a million says greed got the best of him. Plus, an Uber driver drives off with a sleeping child, and my go-to tip to lock in the lowest hotel price.
TV that can read your emotions — July 26th, Hour 3
Do you cry at rom-coms? Your LG TV will soon know. Plus: Why Netflix is still #1, a man sues Apple for $5 million after his phone got stolen, and how to keep hackers out of your home security cam. All that and more!
Gen Z wants flip phones — July 26th, Hour 4
Forget the iPhone. Some Gen Zers are buying flip phones to unplug on purpose. Also: Siri’s getting dumber, a drone yells at you from the sky, and a Georgia woman loses $200K to a Bitcoin scam.
Amazon packages pile up on her porch — July 19th, Hour 1
What if your house became an Amazon warehouse? Listener Karen from California is stuck in this nightmare. Plus, AI superintelligence, Beyoncé’s secret music files stolen, and how a bad Yelp review could cost you thousands.
My girlfriend in Thailand helps me buy crypto — July 19th, Hour 2
One caller’s investing big in crypto thanks to a Tinder match overseas. Is it a scam or love? You be the judge. Plus, new tools that steal app code in seconds, AI taking over tattoos, and a $4 million space rock up for auction.
Hackers can stop trains with a $300 device — July 19th, Hour 3
A small, cheap tool lets anyone control train brakes remotely. Tesla’s new robotaxi zone looks … suspicious. Plus, scammers using fake news videos to steal your cash, purple streetlights messing with your eyes, and Florida’s next-gen 911 system.
America’s secrets leaked over dating app — July 19th, Hour 4
A retired Air Force officer’s online flirting could land him 10 years in prison. Plus, Hertz’s AI is charging customers extra, Apple’s last chance to save itself, and why your teen’s next text could be their last. You’ll want to hear this!
Make $80K a year renting out your yard — July 12th, Hour 1
I talk to a guy who makes big money with his unused space through the Neighbor app. Here’s how you can do it, too. Plus, the demise of Google, Apple vs. p*rn, and the first foldable iPhone. Also, how sending out a smiley face could save your relationship.
Confession time: I Zillow people — July 12th, Hour 2
Everyone’s a Zillow stalker now. Then I talk to Julie from California who wants to know if the $300 in her Cash App is real or a scam. Plus, what makes your house a burglar’s target and the missing Jeffery Epstein footage. Don’t miss it!
Life’s too short for great service — July 12th, Hour 3
Customer support calls are awful, right? Not an accident. Companies make them like that on purpose. Steve from Kansas finds $22,000 in lost money (thanks to a tip from the show). Plus, Freevee shuts down and how to get expensive software for free.
How to start your own newsletter — July 12th, Hour 4
Super-smart eighth grader Gagan from Washington calls in asking how to start his own tech newsletter for his pals. So cool! I cover a new bitcoin ATM scam, today’s most vulnerable jobs, and how to get cheap tickets on your next flight.
Trump’s crypto push — July 5th, Hour 1
Will the U.S. be the world’s crypto capital? Here’s what to know before you invest. Plus, streaming fails, Taylor Swift vanity phone numbers, and a viral airport theory. Holly from Phoenix says her brother lost $400K to a Jennifer Aniston deepfake scam.
Your TV hacked by China? — July 5th, Hour 2
That cheap TV streaming box could open the door to Chinese hackers. Plus, Google’s AI-only search mode and a modern Monopoly makeover. I also talk to Michael from Texas. He survived a plane crash in Kentucky and used an old cell phone to call 911.
AI vs. call center workers — July 5th, Hour 3
AI is changing the voices of call center reps. You may never hear a thick accent again. Plus, criminals mail out ransomware, and Gen Z’s dream jobs. Plus, Kelly in Pennsylvania found details of her parents’ nasty court case online and wants it erased.
The Amazon returns side hustle that pays — July 5th, Hour 4
Tons of people make real money reselling Amazon returns online. Here’s how to get started. Plus, your old cellphone can still call 911, AI comes to Disney Parks, and Apple’s folding iPhone.