Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart’s new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book “Dark Wire,” which is about Anom, the FBI’s secret app used by criminals.
Byte-Ban: Starting Aug. 15, U.S. House of Representatives staffers are banned from using all ByteDance apps on government devices. TikTok’s already out, but now the ban includes photo-editing apps CapCut and Hypic, chat app Lark and social media app Lemon8. It all comes down to TikTok’s ties to Communist China. I’m surprised it took them this long.
June 8th, 2024
Kathy’s husband is talking to other women online, and falling for scams. She doesn’t know what steps to take next. Plus, NewsBreak app has ties to Communist China, X allows porn, and AI coworkers are coming.
China preps to hack the U.S.
The FBI says Chinese gov-backed hackers are waiting to ‘deal a devastating blow.’ Plus, Taylor Swift’s album leaks, Meta’s AI chatbot goes live, and lots of big retailers are shutting down (so long, 99 Cents Only store).
April 13th, 2024
The FBI says China is the “defining threat of our generation.” Thousands of LG TVs are open for hacking, and Gen Z trades Google for TikTok. Plus, a gal wonders if her Roomba records her. Creepy!
China wants to put a robot if your home
And they say they have the tech to do it right now. Here’s my take on why inviting one in is a shockingly bad idea.
The iPhone is getting Apple sued
Plus, jaywalkers always get caught in China, barista bots still want tips and India wants to stop fake news online.
The returns start for Apple Vision Pro buyers
Plus, Kim and Andrew talk about the Waymo fire in San Francisco. Microsoft says countries like Russia and China are using ChatGPT for hacking, and a sperm donor scam is taking over social media.
February 3rd, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg makes a big apology to families before Congress. Plus, California lawmakers want to take control of your cars. Oklahoma proposal wants to ban sexting before marriage, and China hacks American routers. And there’s a new job in town: robot babysitting. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions!
Is your tech reporting back to China?
You have a lot of smart devices. I have an easy way to check which countries they’re connected to. Plus, I answer one of your burning tech questions!
October 28th, 2023
Forty-two lawmakers are suing Meta, saying it’s harming children — I have the details. Plus, a car insurer denies a woman’s car because it’s a Kia. A Ring cam saves a teen from a bear, and bootleg weight loss drugs are coming in from China. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
China vs new major lithium discovery in the USA
America is on the verge of a game-changing discovery. Here’s the scoop, in one minute.
The only safe way to use TikTok
Can’t resist your love for TikTok, even with data sent back to China? Here’s a 60-second tip just for you.
Another example of why TikTok is a danger to America
Do you have a dangerous spy tool for China on your phone? I give you the details, in 60 seconds.
Why Chinese hackers are winning
Curious why China is so good at hacking? I dish the dirt in this one-minute podcast.
Why yesterday's TikTok hearing was a disservice to all Americans
Is TikTok solely responsible for sending your data back to China? Get the answer in this one-minute podcast.
With TikTok, Biden & company misses the big picture
The US is inching closer to banning TikTok. But does that stop China from listening in? I have the scoop, in 60 seconds.
TikTok's chilling threat to America
TikTok’s only option to remain in the US? Split from China or risk a ban. I have the details in this one-minute podcast.
China's attempt to make TikTok look legit
Do TikTok’s new policies outweigh the fact that the company spied on U.S. users? In this one-minute podcast, I share the details.
The Chinese communist government issues a personal warning to Elon Musk
Why does China care if Elon Musk shares a Covid-19 lab leak story? Here’s what you should know, in 60 seconds.