First 'livestream' of Mars

The European Space Agency marks 20 years of the Mars Express with a live look at what’s going down on the Red Planet. It takes up to 22 minutes for us to get “live” pictures of Mars down here on Earth, so not technically a livestream, but still pretty dang cool.

He spent a year 'on Mars'

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Last year, four NASA volunteers entered a Mars simulation in Houston. They just came out out isolation. Dr. Nathan Jones, the Crew Medical Officer of the mission, tells us what it was like. Plus, how to claim your Cash App settlement, and a Facebook missing person scam.

NASA's new wheel technology is remarkable

NASA plans to return to the moon and Mars in the next decade. One of the issues it has run into is that a traditional wheel filled with air struggles on the rugged terrain of Mars. So, it developed an entirely new material perfect for getting around on rough surfaces. But how does it work and what makes it so different?

SWAT team raids Kim's house

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Plus, Madeline Smith, with over 1,000 cheaters caught online, shares her insights on spotting an unfaithful spouse. Kim and Andrew will also cover NASA’s call for 4 volunteers for a Mars simulator and demystify some baffling Gen Z slang.

Will we live on Mars someday?

Humans have long looked up in space and thought about how we could live among the stars one day. Right now, life on Mars would require a ton of equipment and shelter to protect us from the harsh environment. But what if we could make Mars more like Earth? How would we even do that? The answer is lasers!

Microsoft Outlook ads, rural internet trick, Musk Mars warning

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Live in an area with crappy internet? Try this trick. Plus, MS Flight Simulator’s new version is amazing, Outlook users won’t like a major change, the biggest gotcha using private mode, and my smart digital life advice to callers just like you.
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Hermit malware, bad Android apps, pin text messages

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The Mars probe gets a big update … from good old Windows 98. Better late than never! Plus, a scary government spy tool was discovered on iPhones and Androids. Allie has that news, plus bad apps still live in the Google Play Store. Matt has the details on how to really clean your AirPods, plus a clever texting tip: how to pin text threads and single messages.
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Portless iPhone, Musk Mars update, Alexa's AR smart homes

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Word has it that Amazon is working on a new smart home gadget with augmented reality features. Here’s how this will change your home. I’ll also tell you about a smart shopping mirror that guesses your size so you don’t have to change. Plus, BMW and Mercedes are releasing new electric vehicles, Apple could come out with a portless iPhone soon and Musk reveals what life on Mars could look like.
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iPhone secret tracking, train NASA AI, trade in your old tech

Bad news, iPhone users. There are two ways your phone can track you, even if you’ve turned off all those permissions. You can help train NASA’s Mars Rover AI and we’ll tell you how. Plus, a fast and easy way to trade in your old tech for money and discounts.

Tech Refresh: iPhone secret tracking, train NASA AI, trade in your old tech

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Bad news, iPhone users. There are two ways your phone can track you, even if you’ve turned off all those permissions. You can help train NASA’s Mars Rover AI and we’ll tell you how. Plus, a fast and easy way to trade in your old tech for money and discounts.
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History on Mars, crypto 101, dream smart home tech

After a year of binge-watching, Netflix is losing subscribers. They have a new way to make money, and Kim has the details on how it could impact the movies you already love. Ben nerds out over the little rover-that-could flying on Mars, and the crew talks smart home tech. What would you buy if money were no object? And find out if Allie can fool the guys this week in Brand New or Not True.

Tech Refresh: History on Mars, crypto 101, dream smart home tech

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After a year of binge-watching, Netflix is losing subscribers. They have a new way to make money, and Kim has the details on how it could impact the movies you already love. Ben nerds out over the little rover-that-could flying on Mars, and the crew talks smart home tech. What would you buy if money were no object? And find out if Allie can fool the guys this week in Brand New or Not True.
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