In the 1800s, before modern bicycles, there was the penny farthing. It’s the iconic bike with one giant wheel up front and a tiny wheel in the back. You might not know that it caused hundreds of injuries. Eventually, the modern bike came along and was initially called the “safety bicycle.” So, why was the penny farthing so dangerous and what was the reason for the giant wheel in the first place?
Kids on social media make more dangerous decisions
Is your child on social? Here’s what you need to know.
Naked photo scam is spreading
There’s a dangerous new scam targeting teenage boys. Here’s what you need to know and how to protect them.
Don't sleep next to your phone - it could explode
It makes sense to charge your phone while you snooze. But here’s the reason it’s dangerous, in 60 seconds.
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 Temu and Shein are dangerous
Give up your data for low prices? I tell you why that’s not worth in, in 60 seconds.
Web browser Opera makes a dangerous and diabolical comeback
Opera was one of the first free web browsers. Here’s why you need to delete the latest iterable right now, in 60 seconds.
Banning TikTok: Communist China bites back
Do you know how dangerous TikTok is? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick recap.
Why do women share nudes and steamy texts?
Sharing your nudes is dangerous for your privacy. So why do so many people share their naked pictures? Here’s the surprising reason why, in 60 seconds.
Scary new malware is spreading
Did you know that login prompts can be dangerous? Here’s how hackers can trick you, in one minute.
World's fastest robot, iPhone 14 danger, credit card crime ring
You don’t have to be crazy rich to own a submarine! Plus, the dangerous iPhone 14 satellite feature, the world’s fastest two-legged robot, AI actors, how to make sure people read your emails and a massive crime ring could be causing strange charges on your credit card.
Spotting fake news, find any photo, scam calls mistake
We all know what happened at the Oscars, but did Will Smith make a bald joke years ago on “The Arsenio Hall Show”? Kim has a simple trick to save you all that scrolling when you’re looking for a photo among thousands on your phone. And Allie has four tips to slow those annoying — and dangerous — scam calls.
The danger of third-party apps
Did you know built-in third-party apps can make your car do all sorts of things? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out how this can be dangerous.
We finally have a way to stop kids online
How do you protect kids from dangerous content on the internet? Listen now to learn about a few laws that could save our kids.
Tech Refresh: Missing stimulus checks, delete these apps, bad tech habits
In this episode, the steps you can take if your stimulus money hasn’t arrived, Android apps spamming phones with ads, and a dangerous charger recall. Then, see if Ben can defeat Mike and Allie in Brand New or Not True. And a deep dive into the bad tech habits the team is trying to break in 2021.
These old iPhones are very dangerous to use
With all the manufactured hype and excitement of the new iPhone 12 coming in fewer than two weeks, let’s look at older, obsolete iPhones that pose a danger to users.
Using tech clues to catch a killer: Part two
In part two of this look at the correlation between shootings and online behavior, Kim talks to retired FBI agent James Fitzgerald and linguistics professor Tim Grant about the tech clues that indicate a potentially dangerous person. Listen for insider tips, case studies and interviews to help you spot trouble before it starts.
The latest dangerous internet "challenge"
There’s always a new dumb challenge making its way across the internet. Choking down dry cinnamon? Check. Eating Tide Pods? Yep. You’ll never believe the one making the rounds right now on TikTok. It’s seriously dangerous.
Using smartphones while driving — the awful truth
Drivers are more distracted than ever behind the wheel, and we have smartphones to blame. I’ll tell you just how pervasive — and dangerous — distracted driving is.
When will Samsung get it right?
Well, at least this time no one is getting hurt. For almost three years one Samsung phone or another has been exploding or catching on fire. Now Samsung is facing another, less dangerous, but still disastrous fail.