It’s time to get spooky with some tech. I have some expert tips for an instant haunted house.
This Halloween prank could get you killed
Beware if this trick-or-treat. What started as a viral joke has turned into real fear, real arrests, and real danger.
Easy phone tricks to find things fast
From hidden photo searches to one-tap contact saves, these quick hacks will make you look like a pro.
Is the world going mad for ChatGPT?
Over 100 million people use it every day. Now research warns it’s quietly fueling a mental health crisis.
How to clean up your camera roll fast
Is your phone begging for more storage? AI host Mara’s got the quick way to ditch duplicate pics on iPhone and Android. Plus, a NordicTrack recall, a 3-year-old hero with Face ID, and the coolest new iOS feature you didn’t know you needed.
The scariest scam yet: real-time voice cloning
Not long ago, faking someone’s voice took real effort. Time’s changed. Hear about a new system that allows anyone to mimic your voice in an instant.
Bill Gates takes a step back
Four years and billions of dollars later, it seems the Microsoft co-founder changed his mind on climate change. Why? Get the lowdown in this short podcast.
How to actually find cheap flights
If you’re flying for Thanksgiving or Christmas, don’t wait. I have the insider tricks airlines don’t tell you.
Should I use AI to bring my mom back?
An AI startup offered to build me a digital avatar of my late mom using photos, videos, and recordings. Thousands of you wrote to me about it. In this show, I reveal my emotional decision.
When Amazon Broke the Internet
What happens when Amazon crashes the internet, why you shouldn’t fake a crime with AI, and why teachers are terrified of the words “six seven.”
What happens when the internet shuts down?
Gas pumps? Gone. Groceries? Maybe. Here’s what still works when the web doesn’t.
Let AI be your assistant
Mondays don’t have to be chaos. Let AI organize your week, make a plan you’ll actually follow, and give you back a little sanity.
When your neighbor is a data center
AI feels invisible, but its impact isn’t. Massive data centers are moving in, bringing noise, diesel fumes, and lower home values.
Let AI read your smartwatch for you
Your smartwatch gives you numbers, not answers. Ask ChatGPT to explain what they mean and what your body really needs today.
The end of the browser as you know it
Google’s reign as the go-to search engine is slipping fast. OpenAI just launched its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, and it doesn’t just find answers. It explains them.
The used dryer sheet hack
Got a grimy screen, dusty vent, or smudged keyboard? Don’t stress it. Head to the laundry room for a trick that’ll make you say wow.
The Amazon outage that broke the internet
Amazon’s cloud crashed and took half the internet with it. Snapchat, Ring, Venmo, even banks went dark. I’ll break down what happens when the web’s backbone fails. Then I talk to one business owner who caught scammers stealing her online brand. Plus, the Louvre heist, a New Jersey “UFO” update, and a smart ChatGPT trick.
Meta’s AI trains on your private photos
Facebook wants to scan your camera roll. Yes, the pics you never posted. Creepy? Plus, one caller wants to stop his kid from looking at naughty things on the internet. Then I get into Amazon’s robot army, why being mean to AI work, and how to pay less for subscriptions.
AI jobs that pay six figures
The truth: AI is stealing jobs. It’s also creating better ones. Some AI roles now pay more than $200,000 a year, and you don’t need to be a coder to get in. Dr. Ross Maciejewski, who leads Arizona State University’s School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, says they’re preparing students for a future where people and AI work side by side. Hear about the new careers AI is creating and how to land one.
Stalked by AirTags: how one woman caught her ex
She kept getting iPhone alerts. Turns out her ex hid four AirTags in her car. Also, a listener calls in with a question about using AI to write legal documents for his real estate biz. Then I dig into Apple’s $3,500 flop, why Tesla truck drivers say they’re getting harassed on the road, and the brutal new work culture taking over startups.