Consumer Tech Update

AI’s a fun travel buddy until it books you into a hotel that doesn’t exist. Here’s why you should double-check before you trust it with your getaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell it your destination and plans, and it’ll make a smart list for you. Stress level: zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal investigators are looking into crashes, fires, and injuries linked to Tesla’s self-driving feature. Experts say it’s another reminder not to trust it with your safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of nonstop buzzes and pings? Use your phone’s built-in Focus tools to silence the noise, block distractions, and finally get a little peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dig through your drawers. Old BlackBerrys, Nokias, and even cassette answering machines are now collectibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick of playing tech support for Mom and Dad? There’s a simple way to help them with their computer without explaining every click. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open enrollment kicks off next week, and so do the fake calls. If someone asks for your Social Security or bank info, hang up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden treasures are all around you. You just haven’t noticed them yet. This global game makes finding them addicting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember this date. It’s the day AI finally made fake videos indistinguishable from real life. OpenAI's Sora 2 changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers love an unlocked computer. Here’s the Bluetooth-powered way to make your PC or Mac protect itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police say an Uber driver and ChatGPT left the key evidence. How tech exposed a modern-day firestarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI’s Sora 2 lets you build a digital version of yourself for videos, ads, and social posts. Cool idea ... until your AI twin ends up in the wrong hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About 9 in 10 recruiters use AI to scan resumes. If you used AI to write yours, you could be flagged as dishonest or unqualified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next European trip won’t come with a passport stamp. Soon, travelers will face high-tech border kiosks that scan your face, fingerprints, and passport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen Z is ditching do-it-all smartphones for flip phones, CD players, and even cassette tapes. Find out why old-school tech is back in style and how stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are cashing in. Don’t toss that dusty Walkman yet, it might be worth more than you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know tech? Three myths everyone believes about cameras, batteries, and the dark web could be costing you more than you realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next big thing is not a gadget or an app. It’s The Singularity. A moment when AI networks wake up, connect, and change life on Earth forever. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pixie Dust is a decade old Wi‑Fi exploit that can crack your router in seconds and most devices are still vulnerable. Researchers found only 4 of 24 devices patched and seven never updated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driverless cars are hitting the roads in major cities, but when they break traffic laws, police are left scratching their heads. Who gets the ticket when there’s no driver behind the wheel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got an old laptop or PC? Don’t toss it. Install Chrome OS Flex and bring it back to life for free with minimal hassle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices