Microsoft says late-night meetings are up 16%. Burnout much? I also talk to an Uber driver almost tricked into trafficking stolen goods. Plus: Trump Org’s new phone biz, Bible stories on TikTok, and a smart way to check your internet speed.
Meta’s AI exposes your worst secrets — June 21st, Hour 2
Turns out Meta AI chats like “How do I hide $200K from taxes?” were posted publicly. I talk to a guy who uses his wife’s Facebook account to score Marketplace deals. Plus: VR headsets that smell (for real), and how to make $50/month with AI.
One chatbot replaces 700 workers — June 21st, Hour 3
Klarna’s customer service team got replaced by one chatbot. Also, MrBeast spent $4 million on one YouTube video. If it flops, he says he’ll cry. Plus: Your receipts are covered in poison, and a ChatGPT story that goes way too far.
Gen Alpha side hustles — June 21st, Hour 4
Gen Alpha isn’t only glued to the iPad. They’re making real money online. Here’s how. Then I talk to a caller who learns his sexy pics were part of a scam. Facebook fraud is exploding (shocker: Meta’s cashing in), and your printer is secretly tagging every page you print.
Google’s eating itself alive — June 14th, Hour 1
Google’s new AI-powered search is tanking its own traffic. Plus, your ChatGPT chats live forever, a job offer scam, and a car rental side hustle making real money. Then I talk to Holly from Kentucky, whose kiddo ordered 70,000 suckers on Amazon.
His app helped catch Laken Riley’s killer — June 14th, Hour 2
Kevin from Ohio built an app and it ended up helping police solve one of the most high-profile murder cases in the country. Plus, your Apple Watch is way off on calories, why you should never click “unsubscribe,” and the best Wordle starter word.
Can AI pick better stocks than Wall Street?— June 14th, Hour 3
A finance professor tested AI vs. the pros. AI beat them. Also: an $8K Marketplace flip and how scammers stole $2M in gold with a phone call. And, get this, the FAA still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks. Yikes.
Terrorism vs. your privacy — June 14th, Hour 4
Terrorism threats are the highest since 9/11. The government’s response? Lots of surveillance. Then I talk to caller Demetra from Kentucky. She says her doctor daughter gets hundreds of mean reviews online. Is there anything she can do? Plus: Your driving app might be spying and how to find your phone on silent.
Collecting data on all Americans — June 7th, Hour 1
Palantir is a data analytics giant. Is it building a massive government database with your info? Here’s fact vs. fiction. Plus: a North Korean smartphone, a viral math trap, and 93 billion browser cookies for sale. And I help Steve from Phoenix edit his podcast with NotebookLM.
Help! My neighbor’s hacking me — June 7th, Hour 2
Will from St. Paul, Minnesota, thinks his next door neighbor is out for revenge … jamming his Wi-Fi and security cams. What should he do next? Plus: China’s 1,000-mile EV, how to hide your Reddit posts, and unpaid toll text scams. Don’t miss it!
Self-checkout thieves, busted — June 7th, Hour 3
Nearly one in seven Americans admit to stealing from self-checkout. Would you? Plus, more wild tech stories: a $17 million North Korean laptop scam, the most powerful DIY laser on YouTube, and the new American drone built for privacy.
The designer baby super factory – June 7th, Hour 4
What if you could guarantee your baby is happy, healthy, and smart? One company claims it’s possible for $50,000. Plus, meet the new go-to for therapy: ChatGPT. I’ll also break down who can legally take down drones in your yard, and which jobs are truly AI-proof.
Bitcoin millionaire kidnapped in NYC — May 31st, Hour 1
Crypto bragging rights aren’t worth 17 days as a hostage. Plus, LexisNexis data breach, how to spot digital cheaters, and Paul from Missouri wants to turn his 3D-printed puzzle hobby into a hit YouTube channel.
Anthropic’s chatbot tries blackmail — May 31st, Hour 2
When your AI starts threatening you … yikes. Also, an app for faking workouts, Apple rumors, and why Amazon suddenly owes people money. Plus, Sarah from Connecticut watched her dog have a seizure on a pet cam — and her other pup rescued him!
Do you use AI at work? — May 31st, Hour 3
People are using ChatGPT at the office, but hiding it from the boss. Here’s why. Plus, a self-driving 18-wheeler hits the road, facial recognition at airports, and Gen Z’s new side hustle. Also, caller Andrew from Florida saved a girl caught in a rip current with a drone.
The FBI can now see through walls — May 31st, Hour 4
New radar tech lets the FBI scan right through your walls and spot people inside. Could you survive a phone-free vacation? More people are and they’re paying thousands to do it. Plus, Apple’s AI flop, the Take It Down Act, and how to stay off the grid.
23andMe sold your DNA. Can you stop it? — May 24th, Hour 1
Your DNA, your family tree, your most personal data … now in the hands of Big Pharma. Also this hour: Meta refuses to stop scam ads, AI clones, and the viral “invisible phone.” Plus, Anthony from Spokane says someone hacked the neighborhood security cameras.
AI lets slain man confront his killer — May 24th, Hour 2
Army vet Chris Pelkey was shot and killed in a road rage incident. In a courtroom first, his family used AI to recreate his voice and image — letting him speak to the man who took his life. His sister, Stacey Wales, joins us to explain why they did it and how it sparked a national conversation about tech and justice.
Bitcoin goes mainstream. Time to buy? — May 24th, Hour 3
It’s official: Wall Street’s biggest names are getting into crypto. Should you? By the way, don’t fall for the AI puppy ads. What shows up isn’t a smart robot dog. Plus, the world’s first mass-produced flying car and an AI that could transform health care.
Smile for Zuck and get paid — May 24th, Hour 4
Meta is hiring people to sit and make facial expressions for hours. Why? To train AI clones, of course. Plus, Jeff from Dallas says his wife suspects the office IT guy is listening to her personal calls. Later, I dive into EMF blockers and Jeff Bezos’ over-the-top wedding.