Consumer Tech Update

Russia and China are using romance to steal secrets. Their newest spy tactic? Seduction over software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A firefighter’s dog chewed a lithium battery and set the rug on fire. Here’s the one thing you should never do with battery-powered devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions lost access during the AWS outage. Some think Amazon pulled the plug. The truth is simpler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeah… you probably don’t need 12 photos of the same brunch. Here's how to free up some space while saving your precious memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s AirTags are supposed to help you find lost stuff, not people. Here’s how one woman learned that the hard way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurants and grocery stores toss out tons of good food every day. These free apps rescue it. You can eat well for next to nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turns out the mysterious lights that freaked everyone out weren’t aliens after all. The truth? I reveal the answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all done it: Googled our rashes. Now we ask AI, like it or not. Here's how to do it the safe way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's anything but a success. Sales are gloomy. Apple's still selling it. Why? Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to take a breather. Feeling a little burnt out? Try these tech tools for a happier, healthier you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cursed at, yelled at, spit at. Tesla owners say it's like driving a roving political sign. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't even open a website without the wheel of death? Here's the reason. It's not what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe a little tough love is what your chatbot needs to shape up. Here’s why being a little mean to ChatGPT or your other fave chatbot might actually help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think there’s nothing to do? Open your phone. Hidden in a few apps are the best local events, new friends, and plans you’ll actually want to keep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold’s soaring toward $5,000 an ounce while crypto takes another hit. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't know where to start with chatbots? There are now free online classes to ease your way in. Try these and let me know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here comes the dirty talk. This December, expect to have sexier convos with your favorite chatbot. Cool or not? Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop wrestling with your thumbs to move that tiny cursor. There’s a hidden trick on your phone that lets you glide right to the mistake and fix it in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The $7,500 federal credit is gone, but automakers are slashing prices to move cars. I explain why this could be your moment to score a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t waste time hunting for coupon codes. Let your browser (or AI) do it for you and score deals you didn’t even know existed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices