Consumer Tech Update

Is AI really stealing your job, or is your CEO lying? Here is why Big Tech is blaming algorithms for boring old budget cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every document you print has a secret code on it. Hear why it traces right back to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musk wanted you to stay online longer, so the safety guardrails came down. When the AI started crossing the line, the cost became clear. Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can't Google what you can't describe. Here's how a photo and follow-up questions to your favorite AI chatbot can identify anything from a weird bug to a mystery rash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unknown callers now have to beg for your attention before your phone even rings. It’s a little aggressive, but it kills spam dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out exactly who sold your data. You can track which companies are leaking your info and block them instantly. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No in-house AI? Check. Unpopular new iPhone? Check. It’s shaping up to be a rough year for the former king of tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Brother is in the cereal aisle. Kroger and Walmart are rolling out AI cameras that track your age, gender, and every move to target ads. Here is how to shop without being watched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are spoofing police numbers and demanding cold hard cash (up to $30,000) via Venmo, Zelle, crypto, or gift cards to save you from 'arrest.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday and you're about to spend half your weekend figuring out what to do with your weekend. Stop. There's AI for that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real reason people are color-coding their feelings on TikTok. (Hint: It’s not vulnerability, it’s vanity.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget Prime Day! Find incredible, year-round deals on new, used, and overstock items by exploring Amazon’s secret Resale and Outlet sections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No driver? No thanks. Here is exactly why you need to know the risks before you ever buckle up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like to speed? Put the pedal to the metal? If you have any of these apps, your rates may have just gone up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old scandal, new algorithm. Is the music industry's history of deception repeating itself? My take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While some people are paying top dollar for spring break flights, you could fly for half the price. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon's massive layoffs aren't about finances or AI. According to CEO Andy Jassy, it's a culture problem. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big box stores have turned their digital shelves into spy tech. It’s a data collection mission. Here's how to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A widespread underground market for rented and shared profiles is reshaping app-based work and raising safety and accountability concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't let a winter storm catch you off guard. Here's how to quickly check and enable life-saving Emergency and Severe Weather Alerts on your iPhone or Android phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices