Distracted driving is one of the leading causes for accidents across the country, and now touch screens are to blame.
June 15th, 2024
Your driving apps are snitching on you to your insurance company. At this year’s WWDC, Apple goes all in on AI (come fall, expect a way smarter Siri!). Plus, a woman nearly dies from fake Ozempic, and chatbots are spreading election lies.
Caught driving with no license
This video went viral. I just can’t wrap my brain around how he thought this was a good idea.
Your driving apps are spying on you
Apps like MyRadar and GasBuddy are sharing your driving data with data brokers. Find out exactly what they’re reporting.
Waymo drives on the wrong side to avoid skaters
Last month, a group of skaters in LA captured this video of a Waymo driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid hitting them. Waymo says it was the safest option. How would you feel if Waymo decided a head-on collision with your car was the best decision?
Ticketmaster hack exposes data of 560M customers
Got concert tickets? Your personal info might be on the market. Plus, why Gen Z is ditching driving, the latest malicious apps on Google Play, and how an international burglary ring is using Wi-Fi jammers.
How to download maps to your phone (Apple and Google Maps)
Long road trips can be stressful if you’re going through places with spotty service. This hack will help you stay on your path no matter how many bars you have.
California tests car tracking to tax your driving
California’s new road charge will track your mileage and charge you a fee based on how far you drive. Here’s my take in this short podcast.
Google Search is changing
Web traffic is dying, and now Google is putting AI answers at the top of its search results. What does this mean for your favorite websites? Plus, Uber’s new shuttle service, Tesla drivers ditch self-driving mode, and Jeff Bezos’ email etiquette.
Robotaxi activists
Lots of folks in San Fran aren’t big fans of self-driving cars. Here’s how they’re putting the brakes on them, all in one minute.
Cyberstalker car fire, fastest typist alive & self-driving fiasco
Plus, Mike Perez built gas station skimmers that earned him hundreds of thousands of dollars… until he got caught. I have a chat with him about it. A spooky void on Google Maps, the Maryland license plate debacle, and get clear conversations on your phone.
A solar powered SUV
Fisker’s Ocean SUV has a driving range of 1,500 miles and has solar panels on the roof. It might get even more miles in “ideal conditions.” Starting price? Just under $38K.
Real reason Americans don't buy self driving cars
Can you really trust autopilot mode? Here’s my take, in one minute.
Smart car privacy hack, top fitness apps, worst iPhone alarms to wake up to
Want to take a nap in your self-driving car? You might wake up in the middle of a police chase. Plus, a mom cyberbullied her daughter for a year, police used DNA evidence to catch a killer and my smart advice for callers like you.
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Can Tesla's self-driving car system be trusted?
It’s the question on everyone’s mind. What do you think? Here’s my take on Tesla’s driver-assist system, in 60 seconds.
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Is the self-driving Tesla safe?
Can Teslas drive themselves? Listen to this one-minute podcast to see why you can’t trust what a salesperson would tell you.
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Online banking: How to safely manage your finances, digitally
What do you do when you get a physical check? Say goodbye to driving to the bank to deposit it. Now, you can just fire up your banking app, sign, snap a few pictures and that’s it. But do you know how to set yourself up to bank online the safe way? Kim’s got all the steps you need to know.
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gig economy: Is it worth driving for Uber or Lyft?
Not long ago, driving for Uber or Lyft could bring in significant income but as time goes by, the income made by drivers has dropped significantly. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim analyzes the decrease in wages made by Uber and Lyft drivers and the increase in others as we look at the gig economy as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harsh reality of today’s self-driving cars
Are you excited for self-driving cars? The thought of basically having your very own autonomous chauffeur? Don’t get too worked up! I think it’s going to be a while. Click here to listen to my Consumer Tech Update and I’ll tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices