The U.S. military is developing a gun-wielding robot dog to protect our forces from aerial drones. The doggo is equipped with an AR-15-type rifle, electro-optical targeting system, infrared/thermal vision and a laser aiming device.
Make $170K/yr answering questions online
One guy ditched his $75K gig after making more on JustAnswers. Plus, a mom’s nightmare: her 5-year-old’s bedroom cam was hacked. Apple’s throwing shade at Bing, AI robot dentists.
The “E” stands for entertainment: Chuck E. Cheese is saying goodbye to its iconic animatronic robot band at over 400 locations nationwide. You’ll have until the end of 2024 to catch their cute-slash-terrifying musical performances. Get ready for more screens, digital dance floors and trampoline gyms.
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To make a spray-on Olympic sneaker. Running company On makes its Cloudboom Strike LS shoe by spraying rubbery plastic onto a rotating robot foot. Kenyan silver medalist Hellen Obiri plans to race in them for the Paris marathon. Want a pair? You’ll have to wait until November … and pay $330.
Justin the robot barista
There’s just no way I’m going to tip a robot.
Apple’s next big idea: Robot butlers
Picture an AI smarty-pants to wash the dishes, clean the house and video chat with you when you’re not home. Plus, fakes on Facebook, no more sharing Disney+ passwords, and Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
What really happens when you hit ‘I'm not a robot’
You’re not just proving you’re human — you’re revealing your browser’s dirty secrets. We also talk to Jeff Johnson from The Trek Planner about using Google Earth to find ancient ruins. Plus, Gen Z brings parents to job interviews and human skills bots can’t replicate.
Bowser, meet your new robot friend
OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o can “think,” write and talk in real-time. Check out this video to see it in action. Listen to that laugh! Crazy stuff.
One email cost this man $167K
Pat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn’t save iPhone battery, a flame-throwing robot dog, and Amazon’s new grocery delivery.
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.
Will the U.S. ban TikTok?
The House passed a bill that could spell the end of TikTok. Andrew and Allie have the details. Plus, Google’s Gemini AI won’t say anything about elections, a crazy robot that can mimic any celeb, and the price of an original iPhone up for auction.
New York's robot patrol fail
Was a robot cop there to patrol or just to take selfies? Find out in this short podcast.
She's a "human cyborg" with 52 implants
Anastasia Synn is the world-record holder for tech implants in her body. She can make calls right from her wrist, detect metal objects, and yes, her hands are magnetic. Plus, we talk about Elon Musk’s humanoid robot and a Gen Z work debate that’s going viral.
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!
The robot manacurist
Regular at the nail salon? Here’s why AI isn’t about to replace your favorite manicurist anytime soon.
OpenAI's GPT Store, latest Android Auto updates & saving on streaming
Plus, CES 2024 has arrived, and I’m diving into this year’s top tech picks, like Samsung’s new robot Ballie and Kohler’s bidet that you can talk to. Also, be sure not to miss my conversation with Christopher Stott, CEO of Lonestar, a startup that’s sending data servers to the moon!
5-star review bullying, fake AI boyfriends & 10 tech myths
Plus, Dr. Ben Goertzel from Prophets of AI created Sophia, the world’s most famous robot. He tells us more about artificial general intelligence (AGI) — the AI that thinks like humans do. There’s more: GM says goodbye to Apple CarPlay and surveillance tech to stop drunk drivers.
Thief steals trail cam, ChatGPT goes emo & Amazon's cute security robot
Plus, Old Man Steve is a TikTok pro. He’s 85 years old and has nearly 2 million followers. People love watching him sip coffee and, yes, rock a pretty cool hat — I talk to him. A driver saved by an iPhone, the ins and outs of Amazon warranties, and AI stepping in as weathermen.
September 16th, 2023
A cyberattack has impacted all MGM casinos and resorts nationwide — it all started with a 10-minute phone call. A boy gets hope from ChatGPT after years of chronic pain. Also, Sony is giving its old robot dogs foster care, and drugs are being sold on Facebook Marketplace. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Robot hangs up on call
Ten years ago, an angry telemarketer cursed out Roger Anderson’s young son when he answered the phone. Fast forward and the dedicated dad created The Jolly Roger Telephone Company, where he sells an AI robot voice that he designed to waste telemarketers’ time. Listen to how realistic it sounds!