Swept out to sea, he used his watch to call for help. A rescue chopper came fast.
Neuralink’s third implant
Brad Smith, a father of three, is Neuralink’s third implant recipient and the first nonverbal patient to get it. Hear his amazing update in this short podcast.
Email that deletes itself
Gmail has a hidden mode that makes your messages vanish. Here’s how to use it.
iPhone or Galaxy? Tariffs make the choice easier
New tariffs will drive up prices on China-made phones. That’s bad news for Apple.
How click farms fake 5-star reviews
That flood of perfect reviews? Could be paid for. Here’s how to spot the signs.
How the Vatican locks down the conclave — May 3rd, Hour 1
When picking a new pope, the Vatican cuts off the outside world. Signal jammers block phones. Anti-spy tech sweeps every corner. Plus, Hailey from Ohio heard a stranger talking to her baby through a Wi-Fi nanny cam. And tariffs might make your next iPhone cost more.
Sam Altman wants your eyeballs — May 3rd, Hour 2
Forget passwords. The creator of ChatGPT is scanning irises to build a global crypto economy. Also, Noah from Virginia bought an old laptop and found a kid’s ’90s homework saved on it — so he read it on TikTok and made the internet cry. Plus, an Apple AirPlay hack and the chance to buy your own Waymo.
Trapped in a Waymo — May 3rd, Hour 3
Mike Johns got stuck in a robotaxi on the way to the airport. I talk to him about what happened. Plus, why kids are losing it over the Minecraft movie, how AI just took over prompt engineering, and new updates on Kim Kardashian’s 2016 robbery.
Selfies at the Pope’s funeral — May 3rd, Hour 4
Snapping pics with the Pope’s body? The Vatican wasn’t ready for smartphone culture. Plus, a new app uses AI to analyze your messages and tell you how compatible — or cringe — your past relationship was. I also talk to Stephanie from Mesa, Arizona, who fell for an online Ponzi scheme.
Robotaxis for sale
Waymo’s self-driving cars will soon be up for grabs. But don’t count on turning a profit.
Secret Airpod spy tool
See an iPhone or iPad just sitting somewhere it doesn’t belong? Don’t assume you’re alone.
Staying in is the new going out
Friday night celebration? Nah. We’ve got food delivery and streaming. You can thank Wi-Fi for that.
Did you drop $20?
Someone asked Sarah that question at a grocery store. Minutes later, her debit card was gone.
Posting deepfake nudes is now a federal crime
Finally, victims have protections. That doesn’t mean the internet will forget.
The $1 Wi-Fi trick blowing up online
Weak signal? Grab some foil. This kitchen hack might actually boost your Wi-Fi.
Crying in my pillow
The MyPillow guy’s lawyer used AI to write court filings in the Dominion case. Big mistake.
How to tell if a job applicant isn’t real
Hackers are using AI to create fake job candidates that look and sound real on Zoom. Try this pro trick to spot them.
Waymo wants to sell you a $25K self-driving car
Owning your own robotaxi could soon be a reality. Plus, when did you made your first investment? Thanks to AI, people are doing it younger than ever. Also: Selfies with the pope, and why Apple wants you to delete Chrome right now.
Selfies at the Pope’s funeral
Some moments are meant for respect, not your camera roll.
Quick trick to clean out your inbox
Are you inbox zero? If not, here’s a simple way to get rid of all those junky emails.