November 1, 2025

Teens have a new pastime: Talking to bots. Caller Josh says his child’s obsession with AI is not only out of hand, it’s inappropriate. Plus, the high-tech NBA gambling scandal, Amazon’s big layoffs and smart fridge ads. I also talk with YouTuber Ian Runkle about a lock company that sued an influencer for picking its lock (and got roasted).

Hackers, hustlers and high rollers

🔓 This $130 lock got picked with a water can

Notes from previous shows

Bing Image Creator

October 25, 2025

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. Also, Facebook wants to scan every photo on your phone. Creepy much? Then I get into Amazon’s Robot Army and why being mean to your chatbot gets better results. Plus, AI jobs that pay six figures, the New Jersey UFO update, and Apple’s $3,500 flop.

© Jae Young Ju | Dreamstime.com

October 18, 2025

Staci from New Mexico got sued for alleged $5,200 debt. Instead of hiring a lawyer, she hired AI. She got $2,000 back. Wow. Plus, ChatGPT goes NSFW, billionaire bunkers and Jeff Bezos’ space dreams. Cover your webcam? It’s time to. There’s a freaky new scam that you need to know about.

Microsoft.com

October 11, 2025

Windows 10 is officially done October 14. RIP. Don’t worry — you can pay Microsoft $61 per device for extended support. Musk reach out to you online? Don’t trust that. Scammers are using his face to steal thousands. Plus, landlords use algorithms to hike rent, ChatGPT goes to court, and Hollywood’s newest starlet is pure code.

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November 1, 2025

Teens have a new pastime: Talking to bots. Caller Josh says his child’s obsession with AI is not only out of hand, it’s inappropriate. Plus, the high-tech NBA gambling scandal, Amazon’s big layoffs and smart fridge ads. I also talk with YouTuber Ian Runkle about a lock company that sued an influencer for picking its lock (and got roasted).

Hackers, hustlers and high rollers

🔓 This $130 lock got picked with a water can

Notes from previous shows

Bing Image Creator

October 25, 2025

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. Also, Facebook wants to scan every photo on your phone. Creepy much? Then I get into Amazon’s Robot Army and why being mean to your chatbot gets better results. Plus, AI jobs that pay six figures, the New Jersey UFO update, and Apple’s $3,500 flop.

© Jae Young Ju | Dreamstime.com

October 18, 2025

Staci from New Mexico got sued for alleged $5,200 debt. Instead of hiring a lawyer, she hired AI. She got $2,000 back. Wow. Plus, ChatGPT goes NSFW, billionaire bunkers and Jeff Bezos’ space dreams. Cover your webcam? It’s time to. There’s a freaky new scam that you need to know about.

Microsoft.com

October 11, 2025

Windows 10 is officially done October 14. RIP. Don’t worry — you can pay Microsoft $61 per device for extended support. Musk reach out to you online? Don’t trust that. Scammers are using his face to steal thousands. Plus, landlords use algorithms to hike rent, ChatGPT goes to court, and Hollywood’s newest starlet is pure code.

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