Scammers are using fake hotel messages to steal your details and wipe your bank account. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself.
A text could be their last
Teens spend one in five minutes driving distracted by their phones. The risk isn’t just real, it’s deadly. Here’s what parents must know.
Smart tech for a happy pup
Bringing home a new puppy? From calming music to treat-tossing pet cams, here are some smart tech tips to keep your dog happy, safe, and connected.
Did science fiction predict the future?
From AI romances to DNA-based hiring, science fiction movies like Minority Report, Gattaca, and Her predicted today’s tech with surprising accuracy.
What does ChatGPT really think about you?
People are asking ChatGPT personal questions to learn more about themselves. The answers can be surprisingly accurate.
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.
The Mamona ransomware threat
A new ransomware called Mamona hits fast, encrypts your files, then deletes itself. Here’s how to protect yourself.
When to book flights for the best deal
Too early and you’ll overpay. Too late and you’ll scramble. Here’s the sweet spot for scoring cheap airfare.
Apple's one big chance to save itself
Here’s how Apple fell behind and the $40 billion gamble it may need to make to survive.
How to get around Google’s AI Overviews
Have you tried swearing at it? It might solve all your problems.
There’s a sucker born every minute
There’s a new phone scam that’s defrauded millions of Americans. Here’s how it works.
Helen Mirren needs your help?
Get an email from her asking for Bitcoin? It’s all part of a new celeb scam.
The 9-to-5 is dead
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.
Apple fights nudity
The U.S. produces millions of porn videos every year but now Apple’s drawing a digital line.
Watch out for shady supplements
A lot of popular creatine gummies on Amazon are missing the real dose. Here’s how to spot the good ones before you buy.
The end of Google
Google’s two-decade tech reign is crumbling in the era of AI.
Prices change while you shop
Stores are rolling out digital price tags that let them raise prices in real time. Here’s how surge pricing could hit your next grocery run.