Consumer Tech Update

Thinking about posting your family updates online this holiday season? Some things are safer kept offline. Here's what you need to know.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed holidays at home? With this tech trick, you can still enjoy classics with loved ones — no matter where they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fast track to a becoming a programmer is over. AI has changed the game, and entry-level jobs are disappearing. Here's what to know.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday cheer meets holiday scams! Fake Amazon alerts are flooding inboxes, texts, and calls to steal your info. Here’s how to outsmart them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybercriminals are zeroing in on iPhone users with fake Apple emails, tricking them into handing over credit card info. Here’s how to spot the scam and stay protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever get an ad that feels too perfect? I’ll show you a quick, fun way to see if your phone’s mic is snooping in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all discounted TVs are created equal. Here's how those too-good-to-be-true prices might leave you with a lackluster screen and how to shop smarter this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you hunt for the best deals this weekend, don’t let shopping apps hunt for your personal data. Here's how to shop smart while protecting your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While you're enjoying family, food, and football, here's why holding off on some holiday shopping could lead to even better deals closer to Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you remember every account you’ve ever created? Hackers rely on you forgetting and take advantage of old, unused accounts for their schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This holiday season, doorbell cameras are capturing more porch pirates, and the thieves are finding new ways to avoid being caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how well you treat your smartphone, it won’t last forever. Here’s how to tell when it’s time for an upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a smartwatch tracking your steps, heart rate, and even how steady your walk is? It’s a great tool for keeping an eye on your health, but some of that data is making its way to third parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is cutting into website traffic everywhere. Learn the trick to analyze your competitors’ traffic sources and uncover the keywords driving their success all with one tool.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coca-Cola’s iconic holiday ad took an AI twist this year, and it backfired. Viewers aren’t feeling the warm fuzzies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No internet? No problem. Discover how to keep vital travel details like flights, hotels, and maps easily accessible offline with one quick trick.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT can rival doctors in diagnosing, but should you share your medical records with it? The answer is yes — if you take one precautionary step first.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybercriminals are hijacking common searches to steal your personal info. Some are obvious. Others, not so much.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t let cherished family recipes get lost! It’s easier than you think to digitize handwritten favorites, organize them in a digital "Family Cookbook," and keep them accessible for future generations. Listen now!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of relying on the airlines to get it right, do this to know where your bag is. Heck, you may even help them find it if it goes missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices