Consumer Tech Update

With Google guilty of illegally monopolizing search and ads, here’s what you can do to loosen its hold on your online experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a good time to get a used car. Not sure what to look for and how to score a great price? I have a few tips to get you on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A savvy woman fought back against porch pirates by mailing herself an Apple AirTag, leading to the capture of the thieves who had been stealing her mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you hand over the tablet when your kid throws a fit? A new study says you’re not just rewarding bad behavior — you’re actually making it worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Google's new Pixel phones costing extra for AI features and Apple's iPhone 16 soon to be released, it's worth holding off a bit longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you forget to power up your phone overnight? Here are some quick tips to help speed up your charging time so you can get back to full battery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney+ adding Hulu content might seem like a win for variety, but parents aren’t thrilled. R-rated flicks and reality drama are creeping into what used to be a family-safe zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like online ads know too much about you? I’ll share a simple tool that lets you stop companies from tracking you across the web — and it’s totally free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An AI in Tokyo secretly rewrote its own code to avoid being shut down — could this be the start of machines taking control into their own hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Applying for jobs but not getting any responses? Here’s how AI tools can help spot what might be holding your resume back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ll break down how streaming, ride-shares, and cloud services have failed to deliver on their promises, costing you more than you bargained for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers leaked 2.9 billion records, with personal details like Social Security numbers, addresses, and more. Find out if you’ve been impacted.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you the person everyone turns to for advice? Whether it’s tech, home repairs, or history, your knowledge could be making you money!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fake followers? Fake likes? The FTC is done playing around. I’ll tell you why the crackdown could mean big fines — or worse — for influencers and brands pulling these tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another huge data breach — 2.9 billion records exposed, including Social Security numbers. Here are the quick steps you need to take right now to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s typical to cancel credit cards, utilities, and subscriptions after someone passes. But a common mistake is pulling the plug on this too soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Francisco is fed up with Waymo's driverless cars causing chaos, and they're planning to expand to cities nationwide. Don’t think it’s just their problem — your town could be next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grocery prices got you down? I’ll show you how AI can help you plan meals, save money, and make grocery shopping easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kroger might charge you more if you seem wealthy! They’re testing AI to hike prices for shoppers with expensive tastes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wouldn't it freak you out if someone was jotting down your every move online? Google already does — here’s how you can stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices