Consumer Tech Update

Most doctors probably expect to use AI some day to diagnose illnesses. But they've underestimated what today's AI chatbots can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know the average new car has over 1,400 microchips and runs on 100 million lines of code? It’s always connected and collecting loads of data about you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A male student used AI to create explicit fake images of 50 girls at his school. Now, the question is: can the law keep up with this tech-driven horror? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder why you're told not to show those pearly whites? Here's what you need to know about getting your passport ready, including a quick renewal option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A TikTok video falsely accused Sephora of donating to Trump’s campaign, gaining millions of views and fueling boycotts. I’ll break it all down in this quick podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do videos constantly buffer or web pages refuse to load? Here's why it happens — and how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix crashed during the Tyson-Paul fight, leaving millions without a stream. Here's how a simple TV antenna could be your family's backup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all felt that gut punch when the rideshare fare pops up. Here are some insider tips to help you save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An algorithm rejected more than 300,000 health insurance claims in just two months. It spent less than two seconds on each, leaving patients in the dark and lives at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone loves a crispy treat, but is it worth giving up your private data? I tell you about kitchen gadgets playing fast and loose with your info.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI warns about scam emails faking arrest warrants, subpoenas, court orders, and IRS notices of seized accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't love hearing the iconic voices of Judy Garland, Burt Reynolds, or James Dean? Now, AI lets you bring them back to read anything you want aloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are lining up to donate their voices to AI, but is it a good idea? Here’s why you might want to hold off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good news for the 72 million people on Social Security: there’s a 2.5% increase starting in January. Bad news: scammers are going after you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever have a moment in an Uber or Lyft where something just feels off? There’s a new rideshare on the scene and it's bringing the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Royal Caribbean cruise employee secretly recorded nearly a thousand passengers, including kids, in cabin bathrooms. Discover where hidden cameras might be hiding and how to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thought you'd heard it all with the old rumor about 5G signals spreading COVID? Well, there's even more where that came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning to dazzle the neighbors with holiday decorations? Scammers are out to dim your festive spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mattel had a little mishap that might give you a shock! These dolls ended up linking buyers to a site that’s, well, definitely not kid-friendly…   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a legal doc drowning in legalese? Let AI break it down and make it easy to understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices