Plus, we’re covering TikTok gardening tips that pros warn are your plants’ worst nightmare. Andrew has a wild story about getting scammed on a dating app. It’s cold outside, so here are some top tricks for staying warm with your tech. And, as always, we’ll be reading your letters!
TikTok challenge gone wrong, AI child p*rn & dark web tools
Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme threatening to leak personal s*x tapes, the rising costs of high-speed internet, and must-know AI terms.
December 30th, 2023
What should it cost taxpayers to bring the internet to remote areas? I tell you why it can be very expensive. Plus, teens are dying from TikTok challenges. A cellphone saves a guy from a jaguar attack, vacation photographers are on the rise, and Amazon is charging for garage delivery. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Trail cam saves hiker, AI backpack & printer tricks
Plus, pro TikTok tips that you don’t want to miss. We discuss a unique hiring method: the “coffee cup test.” Also, discover a simple hack to enjoy YouTube videos with the screen off and access captions on any app on your phone.
36M Xfinity customers hacked, sneaky TikTok update & offline map trick
Plus, I chat with Heather Hooks, an online reseller who turned $300 into a $1 million business. Listen to this story for side-hustle inspo! Also, a guy convinced a chatbot to sell him a Chevy Tahoe for $1. Rite Aid gets a five-year AI ban, and a gal makes a cringey laptop discovery.
What your teen is being fed on TikTok
Did your kid get a new smartphone for Christmas? Time to watch what they’re scrolling through — it could be dangerous.
The TikTok mutiny
Are social media and phones keeping kids apathetic? Here’s my take.
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.
What to do about TikTok and the anti-Semite mob
Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” is popping up across TikTok. If you spot it, here’s how to curb its spread.
November 18th, 2023
New cars might soon slow you down, thanks to the feds. TikTok’s latest trend: Profiting off Jesus. Zelle gives refunds to victims of imposter scams, and AI might replace meteorologists. Plus, I’m breaking down the truth about Amazon warranties. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
23andMe sells consumer DNA, AI job apocalypse & fake app installers
Plus, TikTok’s Jacob Knowles shares his journey from lobsterman to social media star. I’ve got the lowdown on Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog now serves as a talking tour guide, courtesy of ChatGPT, and hackers crack a $200 million Bitcoin puzzle.
How TikTok allows anti-Jewish hate
Are TikTok’s safeguards against hate and harrassment really doing anything? I have the lowdown in this podcast.
Meteorite hunters' big profits, Amazon recall helper & new emojis
Plus, Benjamin and Holly’s entire tech life is under attack — I give them my trusted advice. iOS 17 is here; it’s time to sell your older iPhones before they’re worth squat. Samsung’s new products and the “bougie broke” trend takes over TikTok.
Woman swallows AirPod, bad TikTok cancer tips & dating app shocker
Plus, Opera GX says it’ll clear your embarrassing search history — even if you’ve died. I give advice to Lance from Knoxville on how to move photos to a thumb drive without squishing the quality. X is now pushing subscriptions for tweets and runners ditch their GPS watches.
Gen Z tracks each other, e-scooter dangers & iPhone 15 pricing
Plus, Cassie is the mom of two reborn dolls — super-realistic baby dolls that aren’t alive, but with which she shares a real bond. I talk to her all about it. The scoop on TikTok age filters, Sony’s robotic dog foster program, and how your tech might interfere with implants.
Trail cam saves hiker, AI backpack & printer tricks
Plus, special guest Andrew Babinski shows us TikTok tips. We discuss a unique hiring method: the ‘coffee cup test.’ Also, discover a simple hack to enjoy YouTube videos with the screen off and access captions on any app on your phone.
TikTok challenge gone wrong, AI child p*rn & dark web tools
Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme threatening to leak personal s*x tapes, the rising costs of high-speed internet, and must-know AI terms.
September 9th, 2023
What should it cost taxpayers to bring the internet to remote areas? I tell you why it can be very expensive. Plus, teens are dying from TikTok challenges. A cellphone saves a guy from a jaguar attack, the rise of vacation photographers and Amazon starts charging for garage delivery. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Elon vs. Zuck, computer brain implants & white font trick
Plus, ChatGPT’s truth-skirting and why it poses risks for everyone. Wonder how TikTok knows what you like? I’ve got answers. I chat with caller Gwen from TX about getting started with her Mac. Tips on dodging fake home listings and getting college cred online.
AI pet friends, TikTok ageism & most confusing acronyms
Plus, how many times can you flip your phone before it breaks? YouTubers are testing this out in a really bizarre way, and the results will shock you. Uncover secrets to tracking flights, snagging a sold-out campsite and calculating binge-watch time of your favorite shows.