Consumer Tech Update

All over Facebook and Instagram, people are posting pictures of their COVID-19 vaccination cards. Seems innocent enough, but it’s another way for scammers to make money off your back ... or, in this case, your arm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you use an iPhone or iPad, a new prank is spreading. You answer your phone or see a text from iMessage. You’ve been added to a FaceTime call with a group of people who you don’t even know. Here's why that can be dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone is a great tool for keeping track of your sleep schedule. But they might also be a hindrance. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day, Netflix is ripped off. A whopping 30% of Netflix customers share passwords with family and friends. Now, the streaming service is saying, "Enough is enough." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who closely follows Apple knows that getting inside sales information from them is like pulling teeth – especially when a product doesn’t sell too well. Like, for example, Apple’s iPhone 12 Mini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this very second, about a thousand Americans are receiving a scam call with the same message: “We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s warranty.” Is it even possible to stop these calls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg claims that Facebook is on the verge of succeeding where Google failed 7 years ago with its cumbersome virtual glasses. He says his glasses can “teleport” you to your office ... and that’s just the beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experienced sailors can take one look at the sky and tell you when a storm’s coming. Now you have to wonder if Big Tech is watching as the storm clouds gather ... because trouble is brewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a false sense of security growing in America. While it’s a joy to report that the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths are declining, millions are still sick and even more are contagious. Unfortunately, fever scanners aren't helping at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are quitting Twitter and social media every day. Some are famous. Most are not. But their reasons for quitting are eerily similar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was only a matter of time before COVID-19 vaccines, whether real or fake, would begin appearing for sale on the Dark Web. But it’s happening now and here’s what you should know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dollar sign doesn't ensure a good product. In fact, a ton of great tools are free, like video editing software or even streaming platforms. Here are a few great services you can get without cracking open your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you order food to be delivered from your local restaurants using Post Mates, Door Dash or another service, there’s a new trick to get your business you need to be aware of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're in the market for a new TV, watch out for these four tricks. These are some common pitfalls for customers. After this episode, you'll know exactly what to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which age group do you think is the most likely to fall for an online scam? If you think it's grandma's generation, think again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon claims that it stands for a free, open and uncensored Internet. Yet here it is, the biggest of Big Tech, now censoring and removing books and films it doesn’t like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can social media traumatize you? Thirty Facebook moderators say it can. Here's the story behind their horrifying lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From MacBooks to iPhones, Apple has a ton of great gadgets to choose from. But if you don't know how to navigate your new toy, don't worry. Apple now offers free virtual classes that can turn you into a tech pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big names like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are joining this new audio-only social media app. It's super exclusive, since you can only get in with an invitation from an existing user. But there are a few threats you've got to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might be making a mistake that's commonly thought of as a helpful way to stop the onslaught. In reality, it will only attract more annoying messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices