Consumer Tech Update

Facebook has seen its fair share of bad news lately. Between fake election news and surveys on whether to let pedophiles use the site, it seems users are done with it. Now, a new study shows just how much support Facebook is losing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know that old saying, "Bad news travels fast?" Well as it turns out, fake news travels even faster. And no, it’s not the Russians' fault. What if the problem is us? Here's what researchers at MIT found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the history of business, there’s never been anything like Amazon. The closest you can come is probably Sears. They revolutionized retail a hundred years ago. Back then, Sears called itself "The World’s largest Store." But it's Amazon that's uniquely poised to become the world’s largest business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawmakers in Rhode island are looking to raise a little extra revenue by taxing internet porn. If you haven't heard this story yet, you can hear it now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you haven't heard this Facebook story, about its bizarre and dysfunctional staff, and its apparent catering to pedophiles, then you have to listen to this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re using a new smartphone, it’s operating on a 4G LTE network. It’s about ten times faster than old 3G systems from five years ago. And now, both Verizon and AT&T are ready to roll out the fifth generation network known as 5G technology. Here's what lies ahead in the technology and how it can affect you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of people look to Uber or Lyft to get them home after a night of partying. The bad news is, sexual predators have discovered how easy it is to pose as an Uber or Lyft driver and take advantage of women. Do we need to think twice before getting into a seemingly trustworthy driver’s car? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, America’s tech giants and their celebrity CEOs have literally basked in a warm glow of consumer trust and satisfaction. But the days of trust are gone. And Big Tech is in big trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The meteoric rise of Ring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News and newspaper websites used to be free. Now news organizations are starting to make their stories less accessible, unless you are willing to pay.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samsung is hoping the world is able to move past exploding smartphone batteries and trust them once again. Are you? Samsung just unveiled their new Galaxy S9.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook and YouTube have promised to stop but nothing seems to change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest tech related psychological malady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silicon Valley parents speak up on how they raise their kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fake videos are about to become very accurate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may think you know where your kids hangout online. But you probably would be wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who hasn’t gotten frustrated and angry with those irritating and loud pop-up webpage ads? Well, Google’s free web browser, Chrome, is striking back - automatically blocking twelve kinds of especially annoying ads. And the question now becomes: Can we trust Google? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, two giant Chinese tech manufacturing companies have done their best to get a foothold with American consumers. But the United States government is warning everyone to stay far away from their products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re one of the millions who invested in bitcoins - or any cryptocurrency last year, the chances are very high that you owe money to the IRS. And most people aren’t paying – at least for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has the best smart speaker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices