Consumer Tech Update

Ransomware is dead, blackmail is next. Hackers have changed the rules of the game. Here's what you need to stay on top of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn’t love the crisp fall air? Check real-time foliage maps to find the best autumn colors and scenic road trips near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those shiny 8K TVs look tempting, but do they really beat 4K? Here’s what to know before you spend big this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, don't throw the remote hoping that will magically work. There are a few ways to get your television up to speed, literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wikipedia lets anyone write what they want. Elon Musk’s Grokipedia lets AI write instead. He says it’ll fix bias and misinformation. Here's my take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to get spooky with some tech. I have some expert tips for an instant haunted house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beware if this trick-or-treat. What started as a viral joke has turned into real fear, real arrests, and real danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From hidden photo searches to one-tap contact saves, these quick hacks will make you look like a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 100 million people use it every day. Now research warns it’s quietly fueling a mental health crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago, faking someone’s voice took real effort. Time's changed. Hear about a new system that allows anyone to mimic your voice in an instant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four years and billions of dollars later, it seems the Microsoft co-founder changed his mind on climate change. Why? Get the lowdown in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re flying for Thanksgiving or Christmas, don’t wait. I have the insider tricks airlines don’t tell you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas pumps? Gone. Groceries? Maybe. Here’s what still works when the web doesn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mondays don’t have to be chaos. Let AI organize your week, make a plan you’ll actually follow, and give you back a little sanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI feels invisible, but its impact isn’t. Massive data centers are moving in, bringing noise, diesel fumes, and lower home values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your smartwatch gives you numbers, not answers. Ask ChatGPT to explain what they mean and what your body really needs today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google’s reign as the go-to search engine is slipping fast. OpenAI just launched its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, and it doesn’t just find answers. It explains them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a grimy screen, dusty vent, or smudged keyboard? Don’t stress it. Head to the laundry room for a trick that’ll make you say wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kohler’s Dekoda camera snaps onto your toilet to analyze your, let’s call it, daily download. I’d say that’s a little too smart for comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You open Netflix, stare at the screen for 20 minutes, and still end up watching nothing. Let’s fix that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices