Amazon's smart shopping cart

I love the idea of being able to skip checkout and still pay for my stuff. One of my biggest questions is how much prices will differ depending on where you live.

Google Search is dying

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Younger people are turning to AI chatbots, TikTok and Reddit for answers instead. Gen-Z is also sticking with older cars to avoid new tech and high costs. Plus, Chipotle is using robots for avocado prep, and we’ll show you how to turn your smart TV into a photo frame. 

🧑‍🍳 They knead more dough: Smart sous vide company Anova has been a fan fave for a decade — and they must be hard up for cash. Starting Aug. 21, anyone who makes a new app account will pay $2 a month (or $10 a year). If you have one, make an account while it’s still free! Links here for iPhone and Android

75% of weddings

In 2024 will be phone-free. Unplugged weddings fix that problem of everyone looking at the ceremony through their cam and ruining expensive professional pics. Smart.

Keep your iPhone locked, even if it's lost!

Smart how-to today: Set up Apple’s Stolen Device Protection setting. This hack only works if you set it up before your iPhone goes missing, so do it now before it’s too late.

Stop your TV from selling your data

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Remember when a 4K TV cost over ten grand? Now, they’re packed with smart features at a fraction of that price. But there’s a catch.

Even celebs and smart people get scammed

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Even the rich and famous aren’t immune — just ask billionaire Mark Cuban. Hear how he got scammed by a fake Google call and learn from his costly mistake. 

Get smoke and CO alarm alerts from your smart speaker

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Did you know your smart speaker can double as a safety device? Here’s how yours can alert you to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, even when you’re not home.

Tech how-to: Get YouTube notifications

This is a smart way to always know when your favorite creators (ahem, me!) have a new video live.

Control smart home devices with Google Home or Amazon Echo

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You don’t need a big budget to create a smart home. These smart speakers can help you set up your own command center.

Scammers use your videos for deepfakes

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Plus, an interview with a a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he’s smart, folks! It could happen to anyone. 

Scammers can use YOUR videos for deepfakes

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Plus, an interview with a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he’s smart, folks. It can happen to anyone!

Ahoo! Keep your allergies in check

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Spring has sprung and everyone is sneezing. Three smart tch tricks for the allergy sufferers among us.

The Apple smart ring

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With the company’s car plans scrapped, what’s next? Here’s the scoop.

Too smart to fall for a phone scam

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Everyone thinks they’re too smart to fall for a phone scam. Here’s why everyone is wrong.

How Siri and Amazon Echo can help make the perfect turkey

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You have enough on your plate this Thanksgiving. Let your smart assistant do some of the dirty work. 

Will the AI smart pin unseat the iPhone?

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Humane will release its $699 smart pin next week. Here’s why some are saying it will replace smartphone. 

Top auto execs reveal the truth about EV sales

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If you buy an EV, will it be a trick or a treat? I unpack why many are fearful to buy. Plus, Kristen seeks a privacy-centric smart speaker for her 80-year-old aunt. 

Stop your Smart TV from tracking you

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Feeling like your Smart TV is tracking your every move?  Here’s how to stop it, in one minute. 

Teachers smart changes for cheaters

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Some students are using ChatGPT to cheat. In this one-minute podcast, hear what educators are doing to fight back.